Civil Plant Management

Overview

The cost effective acquisition and utilisation of plant and machinery are key considerations when managing civil construction projects.

This two day course covers procedures for the assessment of plant productivity, selection and allocation of vehicles and equipment for a project and the preparation and implementation of plant maintenance schedules.

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Length

2 day course.

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Cost

$640.00 per person + GST

(Minimum numbers apply before a course is confirmed)

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Topics include

  • Preparation of schedules for plant, equipment and vehicles
  • Maintenance - essential checks and maintenance procedures
  • Assessing viability of plant, equipment and vehicles
  • Scheduling plant, vehicle and equipment maintenance
  • Determining plant productivity and replacement schedules
  • Establishing types of plant required for jobs/projects
  • Costing plant for hire or purchase
  • Factors influencing plant output
  • Utilisation of earthmoving, compaction equipment and other civil plant
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On completion of this course participants will

  • Document and assess condition of plant
  • Establish a plant, equipment and vehicle replacement schedule
  • Assess contracts for the selection of plant
  • Calculate the cost, reliability and performance of plant
  • Determine maintenance requirements and manage maintenance tasks on plant and equipment
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National Qualification information

This course will address theoretical and knowledge requirements related to the below unit standards. It does not cover assessment.

  • 6436 - Inspect civil construction plant and equipment
  • 6438 - Prepare civil construction plant, equipment and vehicle replacement schedule and recommendation
  • 6439 - Prepare and implement civil plant, equipment and vehicle maintenance schedule
  • 6440 - Assess the utilisation and productivity of civil plant, equipment and vehicles
  • 6441 - Cost civil plant for purchase, lease or hire for a project
  • 6464 - Manage civil plant and equipment
  • 6469 - Maintain small plant and equipment on civil construction works
  • 17326 (expiring) - Develop team and individual performance on civil construction works
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Who should attend

Workshop staff and contract managers, supervisors, engineers and managers responsible for the allocation and economic operation of civil plant, vehicles and equipment

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