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Manage the civil works design process
Manage the civil works design process
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICWD601A
RIICWD601A
State Code
WB575
WB575
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/08/2013
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
15/08/2013
Nominal Hours
180
Description
This unit covers the management of the civil works design process in Civil Construction. It includes the requirements to interpret and scope design requirements; identify project design options and determine the preferred design option; initiate, monitor and support, the design process; prepare and maintain documentation during the design process; review design to achieve acceptance; and support the application of designs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret and scope civil works design requirements
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2. Access, interpret and clarify the client's requirements for the design of civil works
- 1.3. Advise the client on the implications for sustainability and options for an improved environmental outcome in the project
- 1.4. Analyse the client requirements for the design criteria to ensure all appropriate specifications are included in the design requirements
- 1.5. Confirm that all development and implementation factors are accounted for in the design requirements
- 1.6. Prepare functional specifications applying engineering standards and the design specifications
- 1.7. Document and obtain the client's agreement on the criteria for the design
2. Identify civil works project design options and determine the preferred design option
- 2.1. Identify innovative approaches to the development of the possible design concept
- 2.2. Investigate and analyse the possible design concepts capable of achieving the design requirements
- 2.3. Seek advice from appropriate personnel and sources where the concept proposal has non standard engineering requirements or where new technology may apply
- 2.4. Collaborate with the client to adapt the design concept to improve the outcomes and overcome problems
- 2.5. Advise the client of the likely impacts on the community
3. Initiate, monitor and support the design of civil works
- 3.1. Analyse and select resources, processes and systems to develop the design
- 3.2. Arrange design tasks to meet the agreed outcomes and cost structure
- 3.3. Develop and check the design solution using the engineering specification
- 3.4. Create (when appropriate) a demonstration model of the design
4. Prepare and maintain documentation during the civil works design process
- 4.1. Establish the documentation management process
- 4.2. Ensure that the supporting documentation required to implement the design is accurate, concise, complete and clear
- 4.3. Ensure that the designed item is identified by agreed design documentation and records
- 4.4. Apply the agreed documentation control process when making changes to design
- 4.5. Ensure that the documentation for the design remains accurate and current during the design development
5. Review civil works design to achieve acceptance
- 5.1. Review the design to ensure that the client's requirements are met
- 5.2. Inform the user of the likely impact on the user's lifestyle
- 5.3. Incorporate corrections and make improvements to the design ensuring social responsibilities, such as sustainability are met
- 5.4. Review the design with the client to gain documented acceptance
6. Support the application of civil works designs
- 6.1. Prepare and implement plans to verify that completed physical work meets client's requirements
- 6.2. Develop periodic test schedules to monitor performance and enable others to take any corrective action necessary
- 6.3. Seek feedback from the commissioning process to facilitate corrective actions or improvements
- 6.4. Evaluate the performance of the design outcomes in the user's environment using appropriate tools
- 6.5. Evaluate community reaction to the design outcome
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Design
may include:
calculations, which may include:
loads
sheer forces
bending moments
stresses
construction materials and services quantities
construction cost estimates
recommended sizing of components
recommended materials
recommended reinforcement sizing and location
drawings
risk assessment of:
the existing conditions
the application of the design
maintainability of the works
health, safety and environmental requirements
contribution to ancillary documentation, which may include:
design notes
construction notes
supplementary drawings
input to the specifications
Civil Works
may include:
land clearing
bulk earthworks
surface drainage works
water storage dams construction
tailings dams construction
topsoil management
rehabilitation works
road works preparation (including the sub grade)
pavement construction, including:
flexible pavements, including:
natural pavement materials
manufactured pavement materials
asphalt placement
spray seal application
stabilisation
rigid pavement construction
underground services construction
construction of civil structures
tunnelling
dredging
Confirm
may include:
consultation with the client
consultation with others within the organisation
obtaining further site data, including:
geological data
survey data
hydrological data
Development and implementation factors
may include:
project specifications
project site geological data
project site hydrological data
project site engineering survey data
existing project drawings
relevant Australian or other standards
Arranging the design tasks
may include:
human resource requirements
design hardware and software
coordination requirements
scheduling
review requirements
communication and reporting requirements
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Design
may include:
calculations, which may include:
loads
sheer forces
bending moments
stresses
construction materials and services quantities
construction cost estimates
recommended sizing of components
recommended materials
recommended reinforcement sizing and location
drawings
risk assessment of:
the existing conditions
the application of the design
maintainability of the works
health, safety and environmental requirements
contribution to ancillary documentation, which may include:
design notes
construction notes
supplementary drawings
input to the specifications
Civil Works
may include:
land clearing
bulk earthworks
surface drainage works
water storage dams construction
tailings dams construction
topsoil management
rehabilitation works
road works preparation (including the sub grade)
pavement construction, including:
flexible pavements, including:
natural pavement materials
manufactured pavement materials
asphalt placement
spray seal application
stabilisation
rigid pavement construction
underground services construction
construction of civil structures
tunnelling
dredging
Confirm
may include:
consultation with the client
consultation with others within the organisation
obtaining further site data, including:
geological data
survey data
hydrological data
Development and implementation factors
may include:
project specifications
project site geological data
project site hydrological data
project site engineering survey data
existing project drawings
relevant Australian or other standards
Arranging the design tasks
may include:
human resource requirements
design hardware and software
coordination requirements
scheduling
review requirements
communication and reporting requirements
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the management of the civil works design process
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the civil works design process
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the management of the civil works design process
consistent and timely completion of the civil works design process
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of the civil works design process that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the civil works design process
consistent and timely gaining of approval of civil works designs
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of the civil works design process
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the management of the civil works design process
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the civil works design process
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the management of the civil works design process
consistent and timely completion of the civil works design process
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of the civil works design process that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the civil works design process
consistent and timely gaining of approval of civil works designs
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of the civil works design process
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH230 | RIICWD601D | Manage the civil works design process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3378 | 52585WA | Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering | Accredited course |
| W710 | RII60509 | Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design | Qualification |