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RIICWD529A
Prepare detailed design of underground services

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit requires the identification of design inputs, production of calculations, drawings, design options and solutions and specifications required for the completion of underground services works, it does not include the certification of the design. This unit is appropriate for those working in a management role or as a technical specialist, for the completion of the detailed design and documentation of underground services within:

Civil construction

This unit covers the completion of the detailed design and documentation of underground services 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

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 underground services

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the detailed design and documentation of underground services

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 underground services that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the detailed design and documentation of underground services

consistent successful completion of the detailed design and documentation of underground services

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 underground services

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 underground services 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 underground services

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the completion of the detailed design and documentation of underground services

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to complete the detailed design and documentation of underground services:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret plans and drawings

interpret specifications

interpret design briefs

interpret Australian and other appropriate standards

interpret engineering survey information

interpret hydrological data

interpret geotechnical information

interpret underground services construction materials test results

interpret meteorological data

interpret cultural and heritage data

carry out risk assessments

interpret underground services options selection data

determine underground services capacity requirements

select underground services options

size underground services components

provide leadership and coordination

choose appropriate construction techniques

develop and apply design plans

apply computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology

apply industry or government standard design software

apply engineering graphical presentation techniques

calculate areas, volumes, densities, mass, percentages and grades

maintain design cost records

maintain design records

provide clarification and advice

apply client feedback techniques

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to complete the detailed design and documentation of underground services:

risk assessment and management requirement and procedures

statutory compliance requirements and procedures

occupational health and safety requirements and procedures

environmental management requirements and procedures

cultural and heritage requirements and procedures

quality management requirements and procedures

communication requirements and procedures

Australian and other relevant standards requirements and procedures

industry and organisational design procedures and practice

current industry best practice

underground services options

underground services geometric requirements

underground services surfacing requirements

potential hazards, constraints and conditions that may affect underground services design and construction

trench and pit shoring requirements

current industry best practice in underground services design and construction

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for the execution of underground services construction tasks

underground services construction plant and equipment capabilities

cost estimation techniques

design review principles and procedures

documentation requirements

reporting requirements and procedures

design approval requirements and procedures

design records filing requirements and procedures

performance review requirements and procedures

systems close out requirements and procedures

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

Underground services

may include:

the layout of the following:

water mains pipelines

gas pipelines

other conduits, for services such as:

telecommunication cables

data cables

power cables

but does not include detailed design of the following sub-surface drainage works:

stormwater

sewerage

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:

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

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 compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Identify and confirm the underground services project requirements and information for the completion of the detailed design 
Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements 
Interpret and analyse the relevant data and identify the available viable options for the detailed design of underground services 
Interpret and analyse relevant data and recommend the preferred option that best meets the required project outcomes 
Complete the detailed design of the underground services that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required project outcomes 
Prepare a cost estimate of the execution of the designed underground services 
Participate in the review of the underground services design with peers and stakeholders 
Complete the documentation of the underground services 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 the continuous improvements of underground services detailed designs 
Contribute to the validation of the design 

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