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RIICWD501D
Prepare detailed design of foundations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to prepare detailed designs of foundations in Civil construction.

This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

1. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of foundations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply foundation design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify, interpret and confirm the foundations project requirements and information

1.4 Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements

2. Undertake the detailed design of foundations

2.1 Interpret and analyse data and identify viable design options

2.2 Interpret and analyse data and make a recommendation for the preferred option

2.3 Complete the detailed design of the foundations

2.4 Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed foundations

2.5 Participate in the review of the foundations design with peers and stakeholders

2.6 Complete the documentation for the foundations 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 foundations

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 foundations

4.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design

4.2 Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement

4.3 Contribute to the validation of the design

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the detailed design of foundations including:

accessing and interpreting plans, drawings, specifications and design briefs

accessing and interpreting engineering survey and geotechnical information

accessing and interpreting hydrological, meteorological, cultural and heritage data

accessing and interpreting foundations options selection data

applying strength of materials and statics principles

analysing foundations and design footings

sizing foundations components

applying computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology

applying Industry or government standard design software

applying engineering graphical presentation techniques

maintaining design and cost records

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design of foundations that meets all the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of detailed designs of foundations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

carrying out risk assessments

interpreting and analysing data

preparing a design plan

preparing a cost estimate

obtaining design approval

completing and submitting design cost

participating in performance review of the design process

providing clarification and advice to those applying the design

performing a validation of the design

calculating loads, sheer forces, bending moments, stresses, areas, volumes and mass

developing and applying design plans

selecting foundations design options

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing detailed designs of foundations through:

accessing, interpreting and applying organization and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

occupational health and safety

environmental management

cultural and heritage

quality management

Australian and other relevant standards

Industry and organisational design

current Industry best practice

foundations design

foundations options

foundations geometrics

trench and pit shoring

design reviews

documentation, recording and reporting

design approvals

performance reviews

system close out

potential hazards, constraints and conditions

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques

foundations materials characteristics

foundations construction plant and equipment capabilities

cost estimation techniques

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

outcomes of this unit that occur in an office-based setting may be assessed in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of foundations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply foundation design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify, interpret and confirm the foundations project requirements and information

1.4 Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements

2. Undertake the detailed design of foundations

2.1 Interpret and analyse data and identify viable design options

2.2 Interpret and analyse data and make a recommendation for the preferred option

2.3 Complete the detailed design of the foundations

2.4 Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed foundations

2.5 Participate in the review of the foundations design with peers and stakeholders

2.6 Complete the documentation for the foundations 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 foundations

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 foundations

4.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design

4.2 Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement

4.3 Contribute to the validation of the design

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the detailed design of foundations including:

accessing and interpreting plans, drawings, specifications and design briefs

accessing and interpreting engineering survey and geotechnical information

accessing and interpreting hydrological, meteorological, cultural and heritage data

accessing and interpreting foundations options selection data

applying strength of materials and statics principles

analysing foundations and design footings

sizing foundations components

applying computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology

applying Industry or government standard design software

applying engineering graphical presentation techniques

maintaining design and cost records

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design of foundations that meets all the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of detailed designs of foundations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

carrying out risk assessments

interpreting and analysing data

preparing a design plan

preparing a cost estimate

obtaining design approval

completing and submitting design cost

participating in performance review of the design process

providing clarification and advice to those applying the design

performing a validation of the design

calculating loads, sheer forces, bending moments, stresses, areas, volumes and mass

developing and applying design plans

selecting foundations design options

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing detailed designs of foundations through:

accessing, interpreting and applying organization and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

occupational health and safety

environmental management

cultural and heritage

quality management

Australian and other relevant standards

Industry and organisational design

current Industry best practice

foundations design

foundations options

foundations geometrics

trench and pit shoring

design reviews

documentation, recording and reporting

design approvals

performance reviews

system close out

potential hazards, constraints and conditions

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques

foundations materials characteristics

foundations construction plant and equipment capabilities

cost estimation techniques

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

outcomes of this unit that occur in an office-based setting may be assessed in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply foundation design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify, interpret and confirm the foundations project requirements and information 
Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements 
Interpret and analyse data and identify viable design options 
Interpret and analyse data and make a recommendation for the preferred option 
Complete the detailed design of the foundations 
Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed foundations 
Participate in the review of the foundations design with peers and stakeholders 
Complete the documentation for the foundations design 
Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process 
Gain design approval 
Ensure filing of design records is completed 
Complete and submit design cost and other reporting 
Participate in performance review of the design process 
Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design 
Close out all systems 
Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design 
Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement 
Contribute to the validation of the design 
Access, interpret and apply foundation design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify, interpret and confirm the foundations project requirements and information 
Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements 
Interpret and analyse data and identify viable design options 
Interpret and analyse data and make a recommendation for the preferred option 
Complete the detailed design of the foundations 
Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed foundations 
Participate in the review of the foundations design with peers and stakeholders 
Complete the documentation for the foundations design 
Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process 
Gain design approval 
Ensure filing of design records is completed 
Complete and submit design cost and other reporting 
Participate in performance review of the design process 
Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design 
Close out all systems 
Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design 
Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement 
Contribute to the validation of the design 

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