RIICWM401B
Supervise civil works

This unit covers the supervision of civil works tasks in Civil Construction. It includes the requirements for planning, preparing, initiating, monitoring, adjusting and reporting of civil works tasks.

Application

This is a general civil works supervision unit and specialist units will be required to cover the skills and knowledge in specific areas of civil works.

This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory role or as a technical specialist, supervising of civil works tasks within:

Civil construction


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for civil works tasks

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Access and share with team members the specific task information and requirements relevant to civil works tasks

1.3. Prepare a job plan, in conjunction with relevant team members, which makes best use of the available resources and meets the task requirements

2. Initiate civil works tasks

2.1. Acquire and make available the necessary resources for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks

2.2. Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved, for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks

2.3. Set out tasks as required for the effective completion of the task

3. Oversee the execution of tasks

3.1. Monitor the civil works task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes

3.2. Initiate adjustments to civil works practice or job plan to ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes

3.3. Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded

4. Report on the execution of tasks

4.1. Complete and submit reports as required

4.2. Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of civil works tasks

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to supervising civil works tasks:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret client requirements and procedures

interpret project contract requirements and procedures

interpret manufacturer's requirements and procedures

interpret project site soil and geological data

identify soil and rock types

interpret meteorological data

interpret project site geotechnical data

interpret project site hydrological data

interpret project engineering survey information

interpret project plans and drawings

interpret project specifications

interpret material properties and test results

drainage issues

choose appropriate operational techniques for the execution of civil works tasks

choose and assign appropriate plant and equipment for the execution civil works tasks

calculate quantities for the execution of civil works tasks, including:

volumes

grades

percentages

areas

resource consumption figures

determine task resource requirements

schedule activities and materials delivery

draft and administer job plans

implement work zone traffic management plans

prepare for and conducting of briefings, toolbox and site meeting

prepare short messages

prepare and present job reports

prepare and maintain log books and diaries

provide team leadership

assess individuals' performances

apply task performance monitoring skills

interpret civil works test results materials properties and test results

provide recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of civil works task

apply set out requirements and procedures

set up and use levelling devices

establish construction offsets

apply supervisory skills

develop workplace relationships

develop individuals and the team

apply inspection requirements and procedures

calculate quantities for the execution of tasks, including:

volumes

tonnage required

grades

percentages

areas

resource consumption figures, including required supply rates

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to supervising civil works tasks:

risk assessment and management requirement and procedures

statutory compliance requirements and procedures

occupational health and safety requirements and procedures

environmental management requirements and procedures

quality management requirements and procedures

work zone traffic management requirements and procedures

contract management requirements and procedures

communication requirements and procedures

administrative requirements and procedures

procurement requirements and procedures

plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures

reporting requirements and procedures

employment requirements and procedures

workplace relationship requirements and procedures

organisational and site operational requirements

relationship between various areas of civil works

operational techniques required for the execution of civil works construction tasks

civil works plant and equipment capabilities

team leadership techniques

works planning techniques

civil works monitoring methods

engineering survey principles

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

mentoring techniques

estimating principles

civil works construction sequencing

set out requirements and procedures

road geometry

drainage requirements

works planning techniques

monitoring methods

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the supervision of civil works tasks

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of civil works tasks

working with others to plan, prepare and conduct civil works tasks

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in civil works tasks

evidence of the consistent successful supervision of civil works tasks

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

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.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to plan, prepare and conduct of civil works tasks

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of civil works tasks

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Range Statement

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Specific task information and requirementsmay include:

site geological and geotechnical data, including:

rock types and characteristics

soil types and characteristics

site hydrological data, including:

surface water

ground water

site meteorological data, including:

rainfall

humidity

temperature

wind

site engineering survey data

known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions

site cultural and heritage information

task specifications

task drawings

sources of materials

types of asphalt

other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks

coordination, timing and budgeting requirements

Civil works may include:

road and pavement construction and maintenance, including:

flexible pavement construction

rigid pavement construction

stabilisation of materials

pavement maintenance

bituminous surfacing, including:

asphalt paving and compaction

application of bituminous spray treatment

application of polymer modified binders

selection and use of bituminous emulsions

application of slurry surfacing

pavement profiling, using a profiler

manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

manufacture of cold mix

manufacture of polymer modified binders

manufacture of bituminous emulsion

manufacture of slurry surfacing

civil structures, including:

civil concrete structure construction

civil steel structure construction

civil timber structure construction

civil masonry, crib and gabion construction

inspection of civil structures

maintenance of civil structures

tunnel construction

demolitions

Civil works tasks may include:

site preparation methods

extraction methods

load and haulage methods

placement methods

distribution methods

surface finishing methods

line, grade and level control methods

compaction methods

water application methods

sediment control methods

installation of underground services

Job plan is to include:

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

construction materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

occupational health and safety requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

Relevant team members may include:

other members of the organisation’s management team

suppliers representatives

sub-contractors representatives

supervisors or managers of other organisations who are involved in related tasks

experienced members of the team directly involved in the task

Resources are to include:

labour

plant, equipment and tools

highway haulage vehicles

construction materials

sub-contractor services

Instructions are to include:

briefings

handovers

work orders

toolbox meetings

site meetings

Set outis to include:

control lines

cleared width

batters

off-sets

Monitor is to include:

ongoing risk assessment

engineering survey

sampling and testing

recording and observation of construction practice

general supervision

Required outcomes may include:

task specifications requirements

task drawings requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling requirements

unit cost requirements

overall task cost requirements

waste management requirements

Initiate is to include:

written communication

oral communication


Sectors

Civil Works (Management and Supervision)


Competency Field

Refer to Unit Sector(s).


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor.