• Prepare to make sketches and drawings.
• Create simple sketches and drawings.
• Notate and process drawings.

You will also receive a Statement of Attainment for this unit.

• Perform setting out, measuring techniques and associated calculations
• Set up and use levelling devices
• Mark out and determine levels on a grid for contouring and volume calculations
• Construct longitudinal sections and determine associated grades and levels in typical drainage and pipeline situations

• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Identify and calculate labour costs.
• Identify and establish physical resource requirements.
• Develop estimated project costs.

• Comply with the laws relating to establishing and licensing a building or construction contractor.
• Engage personnel for the project.
• Administer the regulations relating to OHS, welfare, workers' compensation, noise abatement and working hours.
• Implement rehabilitation arrangements for employees returning to work.
• Comply with taxation and insurance requirements of federal, state and territory legislation.
• Administer all obligations in a conscientious manner and observe fair trading practice.
• Comply with environmental legislation and its intent.

• Identify and apply all contract conditions to the schedules.
• Produce material and labour schedules, overlays and orders.
• Prepare site files.
• Monitor and report on project costs.
• Maintain data files of standard costs.

• Evaluate contract risk.
• Prepare tender documentation.
• Identify and attach appropriate supporting documentation.
• Evaluate completed tender documentation.
• Obtain tender approval or endorsement.

• Identify and analyse the essential elements, sections and clauses of a business contract.
• Select an appropriate contract for the works to be undertaken.
• Prepare the contract.

• Determine quality requirements
• Implement quality assurance processes
• Implement project quality improvements

• Access sources of information and data to identify hazards
• Analyse the work environment to identify hazards
• Assess risk associated with hazards
• Control risk associated with hazards
• Maintain hazard identification and risk control processes
• Monitor and review risk management processes

• Determine project risks
• Monitor and control project risks
• Assess risk management outcomes

• Manage the determination of subcontractor requirements.
• Manage the review of subcontractor performance.
• Establish terms and conditions for subcontractor engagement.
• Manage the selection and engagement of subcontractors.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and compliance with contract requirements.

• Supervise the identification and classification of project costs.
• Manage the preparation of a schedule of project expenditure.
• Prepare curves showing projected cash flow and payments.
• Maintain continuous checks on expenditure and evaluate outcomes.
• Prepare final cost report.

• Appraise the contractual documentation and delegate the planning of operational requirements as necessary.
• Initiate strategies and delegate the implementation of medium rise construction operations, as necessary.
• Supervise the preparation of project schedules.
• Ensure the provision of all resources required for project.
• Review existing on-site buildings or structures.
• Supervise staff and maintain an effective work environment.

• Establish site communication processes.
• Establish and review OHS, welfare and risk management procedures.
• Manage supply of materials and installation of equipment.
• Manage on-site operations.
• Manage the processing of progress claims and payments.