Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 6:31 AM AWST
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Prepare detailed design of foundations
Prepare detailed design of foundations
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICWD501E
RIICWD501E
State Code
OCY49
OCY49
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2021
Field of Education
030903 - Structural Engineering
Original Release Date
18/06/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare detailed designs of foundations in civil construction, including evaluating design options, preparing and finalising designs and advising on design implementation.It applies to those working in management or technical specialist roles. They generally apply a broad range technical and managerial skills and are responsible for the delivery of outputs that meet site requirements.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan detailed design of foundations
- 1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required for detailed foundation designs and confirm work activity is compliant
- 1.3 Prepare design plan according to resourcing and design requirements
2. Carry out detailed design of foundations
- 2.1 Obtain, interpret and analyse required data and identify design options for foundations according to job requirements
- 2.2 Interpret and analyse design options for foundations and recommend design option according to job requirements
- 2.3 Develop and complete detailed design of foundations according to job requirements
- 2.4 Prepare cost estimate for implementing design of foundations
- 2.5 Participate in review of design of foundations with required stakeholders
- 2.6 Complete required documentation for design of foundations according to workplace requirements
- 2.7 Communicate and coordinate with personnel involved in design process according to workplace requirements and within scope of own role
- 2.8 Gain design approval from required authorities
3. Finalise design processes for foundations
- 3.1 Confirm design records are filed according to workplace requirements
- 3.2 Complete design cost and reporting requirements and deliver to required stakeholders
- 3.3 Participate in performance review of design process according to workplace requirements
- 3.4 Review client feedback and contribute to design verification according to workplace requirements
- 3.5 Close out systems according to workplace requirements
4. Support and review design implementation of foundations
- 4.1 Provide clarification and advice to personnel implementing design as required to meet job requirements
- 4.2 Review design implementation and recommend changes as required to meet job requirements
- 4.2 Contribute to design validation process as required to meet job requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH193 | RIICWD501D | Prepare detailed design of foundations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGL3 | RII40820 | Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design | Qualification |
| BGK7 | RII50520 | Diploma of Civil Construction Design | Qualification |