Prepare civil works bill of quantities

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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan for the civil works bills of quantities

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

1.2. Identify and confirm the civil works project requirements and information for the preparation of a civil works bill of quantities

1.3. Prepare a draft works program that details the various tasks or activities to be undertaken to complete the required civil works

1.4. Gain agreement on the draft works program

2. Identify and calculate on-site labour requirements

2.1. Interpret and analyse the relevant data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each task

2.2. Analyse and identify the total number of on-site labour required at each stage and overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required project outcomes

2.3. Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall labour requirements

3. Identify and calculate materials requirements

3.1. Interpret and analyse the relevant data and identify the types and quantities of materials required to undertake each task in the agreed draft works program

3.2. Analyse and identify the total quantity of materials required to safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required project outcomes

3.3. Complete the documentation of the total materials requirements

4. Identify and calculate the on-site sub-contractor service requirements

4.1. Interpret and analyse the relevant data and identify the types and numbers on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each task

4.2. Analyse and identify the number of on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage of the works

4.3. Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall on-site subcontractor services requirements

5. Finalise civil works bills of quantities process

5.1. Ensure filing of bill of quantities is completed

5.2. Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting

5.3. Gain approval of the bill of quantities

6. Support and review the application of the bill of quantities

6.1. Provide clarification and advice to those applying the bill of quantities

6.2. Review the application of the bill of quantities and recommend changes for the continuous improvements of civil works bill of quantities preparation processes


Qualifications and Skillsets

RIICWM504A appears in the following qualifications:

  • RII50409 - Diploma of Civil Construction Management
  • RII40709 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
  • RII60609 - Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
  • RII40712 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision