RIICWM503E — Prepare civil works cost estimates

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What an assessment for RIICWM503E must cover

89 assessable components: 5 elements (15 performance criteria), 30 performance evidence and 42 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan to prepare civil works cost estimates

1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to prepare civil works cost estimates and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
1.4Review and confirm draft works program that details tasks to be undertaken
1.5Confirm agreement on draft works program

2 Confirm bills of quantities

2.1Review and confirm on-site labour bill of quantities
2.2Review and confirm materials bill of quantities
2.3Review and confirm sub-contractor services bill of quantities

3 Confirm the schedules of rates

3.1Review and confirm on-site labour schedule of rates
3.2Review and confirm sub-contractor schedule of rates

4 Develop and gain agreement on estimated cost of civil works project

4.1Apply confirmed schedules of rates to the respective confirmed bill of quantities and estimate civil works project cost
4.2Gain approval of civil works cost estimate
4.3Complete and submit documentation of civil works cost estimate

5 Support and review the application of the cost estimate

5.1Provide clarification and advice to those applying cost estimate
5.2Review application of cost estimate and recommend improvements to civil works cost estimate preparation processes

Performance evidence

prepare a civil works cost estimate on at least two occasions, including:
identifying relevant information and scope of the work required
identifying viable options and selecting civil works cost estimates
consulting with internal and external clients and relevant authorities
conducting a risk assessment of existing and potential hazards
reviewing and confirming bills of materials data
reviewing and confirming the schedule of rates data
obtaining further site data, including:
known and potential hazards, constraints and conditions
cultural and heritage data
geological data
survey data
hydrological data
meteorological data.
locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implement procedures and techniques for the preparation of civil works cost estimates, including accessing, interpreting and applying:
project plans, drawings and specifications
Australian and other relevant standards
engineering survey information
site hydrological, meteorological and geotechnical data
civil works construction materials test results
cultural and heritage data
civil works options selection data
computer based works planning technology
client feedback techniques
work with others to prepare civil works cost estimates that meet required outcomes, including:
organising work activities to meet task requirements
communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
communicating with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
consulting with stakeholders.

Knowledge evidence

legislation required to prepare civil works cost estimates
policies, procedures and documentation required to prepare civil works cost estimates, including those relating to:
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
work health and safety
emergency response
environmental management
cultural and heritage management
quality management
contract management
maintaining cost records
assessing operational requirements
cultural and heritage management
reporting requirements, including:
task specifications
job plan
task drawings
activity scheduling
unit costs
overall task costs
communication techniques and equipment
calculation methods, including those related to:
areas
volumes
labour hours
materials quantities
sub-contractor service capabilities
productivity and required hours
total civil works cost estimates
principles and techniques for preparing civil works cost estimates, including those related to:
civil works activities
confirmation methods, including consultations
providing clarification and advice
interpretation methods, including those related to:
engineering survey information
hydrological data
geotechnical information
civil works construction materials test results
meteorological data
cultural and heritage data
civil works options selection data
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of materials, plant and equipment required for preparing civil works cost estimates.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Applies basic mathematics to calculate bill of quantities and schedule of rates from site requirements and documentation
Oral communication: Conveys information and requirements clearly and listens actively

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What does an assessment tool for RIICWM503E need to cover?

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