Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to prepare a civil works bill of quantities in Civil construction.
This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles or as a technical specialist.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for the civil works bills of quantities | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply civil works bill of quantities documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Prepare a draft works program that details the tasks or activities to be undertaken 1.4 Gain agreement on the draft works program |
2. Identify and calculate on-site labour requirements | 2.1 Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each stage 2.2 Identify the total number of on-site labour required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet 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 data and identify the types and quantities of materials required to undertake each stage 3.2 Identify the total quantity of materials required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes 3.3 Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall materials requirements |
4. Identify and calculate the on-site sub-contractor service requirements | 4.1 Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage 4.2 Identify the total number of on-site sub-contractor services required to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes 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 Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting 5.2 Gain approval of the bill of quantities 5.3 Ensure filing of bill of quantities is completed |
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 improvements to the civil works bill of quantities preparation processes |
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 appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient preparation of civil works bills of quantities including accessing, interpreting and applying:
plans and drawings
specifications
engineering survey information
hydrological data
geotechnical information
civil works construction materials test results
meteorological data
cultural and heritage data
civil works options selection data
computer based works planning technology
client feedback techniques
risk assessments
size civil works components
calculation of areas, volumes, labour hours, materials quantities, sub-contractor service capabilities, productivity and required hours
works effectively with others to prepare a civil work bill of quantities 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 bill of quantities 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
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparation of a civil works bill of quantities through:
accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organization and site requirement and procedures for:
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
work health and safety
environmental management
cultural and heritage
quality management
communication
bill of quantities review
documentation
reporting
bills of quantities approval
bills of quantities records filing
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