RIICWM602D
Establish civil works maintenance programs


Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to establish civil works maintenance programs in Civil construction.

This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles or as a technical specialist.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to establish civil works maintenance program

1.1 Access, interpret and apply civil works documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Schedule, initiate and ensure the completion of inspection of assets to classify their serviceability

2. Plan civil works maintenance program

2.1 Classify the condition of assets in terms of their serviceability

2.2 Prioritise maintenance works

2.3 Identify viable options for the maintenance program

2.4 Select the preferred options and draft the maintenance program in consultation with relevant team members

2.5 Identify contingency requirements to be allowed for

2.6 Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved

2.7 Identify and schedule the resources required for the execution of the maintenance program

2.8 Identify the key performance indicators to be used

2.9 Gain client agreement on maintenance milestones

2.10 Prepare an accurate estimate of the cost of executing the program in consultation with relevant team members

2.11 Gain approval

2.12 Document the civil works maintenance program

3. Initiate civil works maintenance programs

3.1 Acquire and make available the necessary resources

3.2 Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved

4. Monitor, adjust and report on the execution of civil works maintenance programs

4.1 Ensure the safe, effective and efficient execution of the program

4.2 Monitor the civil works maintenance program performance

4.3 Initiate adjustments to civil works maintenance program

4.4 Provide ongoing clarification and advice to those applying the program

4.5 Complete and submit reports

4.6 Conduct performance review of the works maintenance program

4.7 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the civil works maintenance programming process

Evidence of Performance

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the establishment of civil works maintenance programs including:

interpreting asset plans, drawings, program specifications, briefs and contracts

interpreting engineering survey information

interpret hydrological, meteorological and geotechnical data

scheduling inspections

interpreting inspection data

providing team leadership and coordination

applying innovative solutions and new technology

consulting with clients and team members

selecting and applying appropriate maintenance operational techniques

developing and applying works maintenance programs

applying project scheduling and resource management technology

providing clarification and advice

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the establishment of civil works maintenance programs that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of one (1) occasion including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of establishing civil works maintenance programs that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes including:

classifying the levels of the serviceability of assets

prioritising maintenance works

calculating maintenance resource quantities and program costs

maintaining maintenance program cost records

identifying contingency requirements

gaining client agreement on milestones

monitoring and coordinating the progress of other team members involved

identifying and scheduling the required resources

identifying and monitoring key performance indicators

gaining approval

documenting the construction plan

provide clarification and advice


Evidence of Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in establishing civil works maintenance programs through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk management

statutory compliance

works maintenance program development and implementation

work health and safety

environmental issues

quality management

communication

inspection program scheduling

asset condition classification

maintenance works prioritisation

Industry and organisational maintenance

maintenance program review

maintenance program documentation

maintenance program reporting

maintenance program approval

maintenance program records filing

performance review

applying negotiation techniques

applying feedback techniques

identifying and using civil works maintenance options

accessing and interpreting sources of information on innovation and new technology

applying techniques for choosing preferred options

applying team leadership techniques

applying operational techniques

identifying civil works maintenance plant and equipment capabilities

applying cost estimation techniques

applying principles of road user behaviour


Assessment Conditions

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.


Sectors

Civil construction