ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Complete pre-construction activities

1.1 Site and project services are established to support project works through coordination with relevant authorities .

1.2 An accurate pre-construction asset evaluation is undertaken and recorded.

1.3 Pre-construction activities are undertaken within the requirements of occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, council policy and legislative requirements.

1.4 Site security is established for project assets during project works.

1.5 Relevant and affected parties are advised of the date for commencement of works.

2 Prepare works programs

2.1 Project tasks are scheduled against time and resource availability to enable completion on time and on budget.

2.2 Works programs are prepared with reference to OHS and quality assurance requirements.

3 Organise pre-construction briefings

3.1 All parties involved in works are invited to participate in briefings to ensure clear communication is established.

3.2 Project/works objectives, schedules and task allocations are clearly presented and discussed during briefings with participants.

3.3 Lines of delegation and authority are clearly defined and clarified during briefings with participants.

3.4 Opportunities are provided for clarification of issues between all briefing participants.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Required Skills

weights, measures, volumes and ratios

calculating formulas

job-specific technology

construction techniques

financial monitoring

computer software

interpreting plans, maps, instructions, level sheet charts and specifications

communication and negotiation strategies

interpreting acts, regulations, policies and procedures

relevant technical knowledge

computer skills related to reading reports, data entry and interpreting three-dimensional design

planning and organising resources to meet deadlines

preparing and presenting reports

Required Knowledge

environment, landscape and ground structure of work site

risk factors and potential hazards

types, intended use, capacity and limitation of equipment

acts, regulations, standards and codes of practice

weather/climatic conditions

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

All pre-construction activities are completed and a pre-construction briefing is undertaken.

An outline of the complete project is established detailing resource availability and time frames.

Context of assessment

May be assessed through:

on the job

simulated workplace environment

written assignment

short-answer test

oral questioning

observation

or any combination of the above

Relationship to other units (prerequisite or co-requisite units)

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables.

Resource implications

In accordance with a range of variable requirements.

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Pre-construction may include:

site signage

photography of existing structures

Works may include:

day labour

contractors or a combination of hired plant

resource sharing, subcontractors and day labour

Project scheduling may include:

time lines

critical path analysis

Relevant authorities may include:

utilities

road transport authorities

electricity

communication

Parties may include

businesses

rate payers

residents

schools

hospitals