NWP525B
Implement and manage asset construction and maintenance

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to implement and manage asset construction and maintenance projects. This requires the ability to conduct often complex planning of activities including the scheduling and resourcing of projects and the monitoring of the project to ensure the completion of the work in line with the organisation's requirements and to the required quality.

Application

This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for senior managers with responsibility for coordinating, planning and managing construction and maintenance works.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Prepare for asset construction.

1.1 Identify and apply site investigation and construction guidelines, standards and other regulatory requirements.

1.2 Identify stakeholder requirements that impact on the construction.

1.3 Undertake site inspections according to organisation and stakeholder requirements.

1.4 Collate and check project documentation and assess for impact on work planning and management.

1.5 Identify and investigate potential hazards and safety risks and report recommendations for preventative action according to organisational requirements.

1.6 Identify and specify roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders.

2Plan construction operations.

2.1 Identify organisational strategies for implementing construction operations.

2.2 Implement organisational Health and Safety (OHS) policy and procedures, including hazard and risk management.

2.3 Implement procedures for securing the required plant and equipment.

2.4 Determine and record labour requirements with reference to the work plan and/or contract documentation.

2.5 Evaluate, select and source materials to complete the job.

2.6 Sequence and schedule work to meet organisational requirements and the efficient completion of the project.

2.7 Follow procedures for the control of the project.

3Implement quality assurance measures.

3.1 Monitor tasks and jobs to ensure compliance with plans in terms of time frames, quality assurance issues and organisational requirements.

3.2 Provide guidance to contractors or employees in a timely manner and according to the plan.

3.3 Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and environmental regulations.

3.4 Monitor construction progress and maintain records according to organisational standards.

3.5 Promptly communicate changes to meet unforeseen requirements, resources reallocation or rescheduling and the extent of the change according to organisational procedures.

3.6 Confirm and certify completion of construction or installation according to enterprise procedures.

Required Skills

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

Required skills:

develop planning processes

monitor work progress

apply relevant legislation

conduct investigations

conduct site inspections

prepare reports

interpret design plans

make adjustments and alterations to designs

Required knowledge:

enterprise contract procedures

procedures for site inspections

evaluation and investigation requirements

enterprise reporting procedures and reporting requirements

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of relevant materials

material handling procedures

relevant legislation

planning processes

occupational health and safety and environmental legislation, Acts and procedures legislation

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to implement and manage asset construction and maintenance projects including:

implement an asset construction or maintenance project, including the planning of the project that entails:

identifying and securing the human resources, plant&equipment and materials to complete the work

the scheduling and sequencing of the project

ensuring organisational, planning and statutory obligations are met

manage an asset construction or maintenance project, including:

providing targeted, timely and constructive feedback to contractors or staff

monitoring adherence to the project plan/schedule

exercising judgement if the project plan or schedule requires revision due to unforeseen circumstances

overseeing and ensuring quality outcomes are achieved

reporting the outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including:

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes, standards, and government regulations

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.


Range Statement

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, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Site inspections may be conducted to confirm:

planning

inspect preparation work

assess compliance with specifications

assess compliance with occupational health and safety requirements

Project documentation may include:

design and construction plans

specifications

briefs

drawings

pricing schedules

permits

instruments of agreement

acceptance of contract

general and special conditions of contract

operational manuals

maintenance manuals

as constructed drawings

plans of other authorities

financial plans

project plans

Stakeholders may include:

contractors

Government agencies

property owners

utility organisations

customers

the general public

asset users

Sequence and schedule work according to organisational procedures and may use tools including:

manual planning tools

Critical Path Method, PERT or GANTT charts

project management or scheduling software


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

Collection and distribution.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.