List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
1. Plan to prepare civil works schedule of rates | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply civil works schedule of rates documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and list the types of on-site labour that may be employed in the areas of civil works to be undertaken Identify and list the types of materials that may be required 1.4 Identify and list the types of on-site sub-contractor services that may be employed 1.5 Gain agreement on the lists of on-site labour, materials, and on-site sub-contractors services that may be employed or required |
2. Prepare and document the details of the materials and sub-contractor services requirements | 2.1 Develop and document the details and specifications of the listed materials 2.2 Develop and document the details of the listed sub-contractor services 2.3 Gain agreement on the details and specifications of the materials, and on-site sub-contractors services |
3. Invite quotations from materials suppliers and sub-contract service providers | 3.1 Prepare invitations to quote on supply of materials and sub-contractor services 3.2 Gain approval of invitations to quote 3.3 Issue the invitation to quote for the supply of materials and sub-contractor services |
4. Assess quotations and prepares schedules of rates for materials and sub-contractor services | 4.1 Assess submitted materials and sub-contractor services quotation documents against the details and specifications set out in the invitations to quote 4.2 List the selected suppliers and use their quoted prices to calculate the scheduled rates for the listed materials and sub-contractor services 4.3 Gain agreement on the schedules of rates for the listed materials and on-site sub-contractor services |
5. Prepare the schedule of rates for on-site labour | 5.1 Develop and document the factors to be applied to hourly labour costs in determining the schedule of rates of on-site labour 5.2 Apply these factors to the hourly labour costs of the various types of on-site labour and determine the schedule of rates of on-site labour 5.3 Gain approval of the on-site labour schedule of rates |
6. Support and review the application of and maintain the schedule of rates | 6.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying the schedule of rates 6.2 Complete and submit civil works schedule of rates 6.3 Gain approval for the civil works schedule of rates 6.4 Ensure filing of civil works schedule of rates 6.5 Review the application of the schedule of rates and recommend improvements to of the civil works schedule of rates preparation processes 6.6 Monitor costs of relevant labour, materials and sub-contractor services and maintain the currency of the schedules of rate |
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 appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient preparation of civil works schedule of rates, including accessing, interpreting and applying:
plans and drawings
specifications
materials and sub-contractor services quotation documents
computer based analysis and database technology
client feedback techniques
works effectively with others to prepare civil works schedule of rates that meets all the required outcomes including:
providing clear and timely instruction and supervision using a range of communication techniques to those involved
preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings
maintaining clear and legible written records and the reporting systems
consulting with stakeholders
demonstrates completion of preparing civil works schedule of rates that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and selects civil works bill of quantities
consultation with the clients (internal and external)
consultation with others within the organisation
consultation with relevant authorities
conducting a risk assessment of the existing and potential hazards
obtaining further site data including:
known and potential hazards, constraints and conditions
cultural and heritage data
geological data
geotechnical data
hydrological data
survey data
metrological data
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the preparation of civil works schedule of rates through:
accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
quality management
communication
labour, materials and sub-contractor services cost analysis techniques
schedule of rates review
documentation requirements
reporting
schedule of rates records filing
schedule of rates approval
types of on-site labour employed in civil works
types of materials used in civil works
types of on-site sub-contractor services employed civil works
and document details and specifications of civil works materials
and document details of civil works sub-contractor services
invitations to quote on supply of materials and sub-contractor services
issuing invitations to quote for the supply of materials and sub-contractor services
developing and document factors to be applied to hourly labour costs in determining the schedule of rates of on-site labour
calculating unit rates for labour, materials and sub-contractor services
providing clarification and advice
monitoring costs of labour, materials and sub-contractor services
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