RIICWM504E — Prepare civil works bill of quantities

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What an assessment for RIICWM504E must cover

75 assessable components: 6 elements (18 performance criteria), 28 performance evidence and 25 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 for the civil works bills of quantities

1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to prepare civil works bill of quantities and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Prepare a draft works program that details tasks to be undertaken
1.4Gain agreement on draft works program

2. Identify and calculate on-site labour requirements

2.1Interpret and analyse data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each stage
2.2Identify the total amount of on-site labour required overall to meet required project outcomes
2.3Complete documentation of stage by stage and overall labour requirements

3. Identify and calculate materials requirements

3.1Interpret and analyse data and identify types and quantities of materials required to undertake each stage
3.2Identify total quantity of materials required overall to meet required project outcomes
3.3Complete documentation of stage by stage and overall materials requirements

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

4.1Interpret and analyse data and identify the types and numbers of on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage
4.2Identify total number of on-site sub-contractor services required to meet required project outcomes
4.3Complete documentation of stage by stage and overall on-site subcontractor services requirements

5. Finalise civil works bills of quantities process

5.1Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting according to site requirements
5.2Gain approval of bill of quantities
5.3Confirm required filing of bill of quantities is completed

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

6.1Provide clarification and advice to those applying bill of quantities
6.2Review application of bill of quantities and recommend improvements to civil works bill of quantities preparation processes

Performance evidence

prepare civil works bill of quantities on at least two occasions, including:
identifying relevant information and scope of the work required
identifying viable options and selects civil works bill of quantities
consulting with internal and external clients and 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.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implement procedures and techniques for the preparation of civil works bills of quantities, including accessing, interpreting and applying:
project plans, drawings and specifications
civil works construction materials test results
civil works options selection data
computer based works planning technology
client feedback techniques
size civil works components
calculation of areas, volumes, labour hours, materials quantities, sub-contractor service capabilities, productivity and required hours
work with others to prepare a civil works bill of quantities that meets required outcomes, including:
providing instruction and supervision using communication techniques and equipment
preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings
completing written records and reporting systems
consulting with stakeholders.

Knowledge evidence

legislation required to prepare civil works bill of quantities
policies, procedures and documentation required to prepare civil works bill of quantities, including those relating to:
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
work health and safety
emergency response
environmental management
cultural and heritage management
quality management
communication techniques and equipment
contract management
reviewing, approving and filing records of bills of quantities
workplace reporting and recording
cultural and heritage requirements
principles and techniques for preparing civil works bill of quantities, including those related to:
interpreting data, including:
engineering survey information
hydrological data
geotechnical information
civil works construction materials test results
meteorological data
cultural and heritage data
civil works options selection data.
confirmation methods, including consultations
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of materials, plant and equipment required for preparing civil works bill of quantities.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Applies basic mathematics to calculate labour and materials requirements and bill of quantities
Oral communication: Conveys information and requirements clearly and listens actively
Reading: Identifies and interprets relevant information from workplace procedures, documentation and legislation
Writing: Prepares specific information that complies with requirements, using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

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What does an assessment tool for RIICWM504E need to cover?

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