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Prepare detailed design of rigid pavements
Prepare detailed design of rigid pavements
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICWD520A
RIICWD520A
State Code
WB089
WB089
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/04/2013
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
10/04/2013
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the completion of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement in Civil Construction. It includes the preparation and planning for the detailed design, undertaking of the detailed design, finalisation of the detailed design processes and supporting the application of the detailed design.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for the detailed design of rigid pavement
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2. Identify and confirm the rigid pavement project requirements and information for the completion of the detailed design
- 1.3. Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements
2. Undertake the detailed design of rigid pavement
- 2.1. Interpret and analyse the relevant data and identify the available viable options for the detailed design of rigid pavement
- 2.2. Interpret and analyse relevant data and recommend the preferred option that best meets the required project outcomes
- 2.3. Complete the detailed design of the rigid pavement that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required project outcomes
- 2.4. Prepare a cost estimate of the execution of the designed rigid pavement
- 2.5. Participate in the review of the rigid pavement design with peers and stakeholders
- 2.6. Complete the documentation of the rigid pavement design
- 2.7. Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process
- 2.8. Gain design approval
3. Finalise design processes of rigid pavement
- 3.1. Ensure filing of design records is completed
- 3.2. Complete and submit design cost and other reporting
- 3.3. Participate in performance review of the design process
- 3.4. Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design
- 3.5. Close out all systems
4. Support and review the application of the design of rigid pavement
- 4.1. Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design
- 4.2. Review the application of the design and recommend changes for the continuous improvements of rigid pavement detailed designs
- 4.3. Contribute to the validation of the design
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
Confirm
may include:
consultation with the client
consultation with others within the organisation
consultation with 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
meteorological data
Rigid pavement
may include their application in:
roads
open car parks
industrial hardstands
airfields
Project requirements and information
may include:
project specifications
contractual requirements
client's requirements
project site geological data
project site hydrological data
project site engineering survey data
project site cultural and heritage constraints
existing project design and drawings
Australian or other relevant standards
Design plan
may include:
human resource requirements
design hardware and software
coordination requirements
scheduling
review requirements
design process communication and reporting requirements
Preferred option factors
may include:
cost
site constraints
available resources
risk assessment of:
the existing conditions
the application of the design
maintainability of the completed works
Detailed design
may include:
calculations, including:
pavement loading
pavement stresses
reinforcement requirements
earthworks volumes
construction materials and services quantities
construction cost estimates
drawings
risk assessment of:
the existing conditions
the application of the design
maintainability of the completed works
health, safety and environmental requirements
contribution to ancillary documentation, which may include:
design notes
construction notes
supplementary drawings
input to the specifications
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
Confirm
may include:
consultation with the client
consultation with others within the organisation
consultation with 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
meteorological data
Rigid pavement
may include their application in:
roads
open car parks
industrial hardstands
airfields
Project requirements and information
may include:
project specifications
contractual requirements
client's requirements
project site geological data
project site hydrological data
project site engineering survey data
project site cultural and heritage constraints
existing project design and drawings
Australian or other relevant standards
Design plan
may include:
human resource requirements
design hardware and software
coordination requirements
scheduling
review requirements
design process communication and reporting requirements
Preferred option factors
may include:
cost
site constraints
available resources
risk assessment of:
the existing conditions
the application of the design
maintainability of the completed works
Detailed design
may include:
calculations, including:
pavement loading
pavement stresses
reinforcement requirements
earthworks volumes
construction materials and services quantities
construction cost estimates
drawings
risk assessment of:
the existing conditions
the application of the design
maintainability of the completed works
health, safety and environmental requirements
contribution to ancillary documentation, which may include:
design notes
construction notes
supplementary drawings
input to the specifications
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 completion of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
consistent successful completion of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
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 to apply in undertaking of the completion of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
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 to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement 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 detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
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 completion of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
consistent successful completion of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
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 to apply in undertaking of the completion of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
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 to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement 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 detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the detailed design and documentation of rigid pavement
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH212 | RIICWD520D | Prepare detailed design of rigid pavements | Unit of competency |