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RIICWD601A
Manage the civil works design process

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in a management role or as a technical specialist, for the management of the civil works design process within:

Civil construction

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.

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 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.

Submission Requirements

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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 manage the civil works design process:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret project plans and drawings

interpret project specifications

interpret project design briefs

interpret Australian and other appropriate standards

interpret project engineering survey information

interpret project hydrological data

interpret meteorological data

interpret project geotechnical data

interpret cultural and heritage data

carry out risk assessments

provide team leadership and coordination

apply innovative solutions and new technology

apply consultative processes

choose appropriate operational techniques

develop and apply design plans

prepare civil works functional specifications

apply computer aided design (CADD) technology

apply engineering graphical presentation techniques

calculate of design costs

maintain design cost records

provide clarification and advice

apply negotiation techniques

apply client feedback techniques

apply principles of road user behaviour

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 manage the civil works design process:

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

civil works options

civil works geometric requirements

civil works surfacing requirements

potential hazards, constraints and conditions that may affect civil works design and construction

current industry best practice in civil works design and construction

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for the execution of civil works construction tasks

civil works 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

principles of road user behaviour

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

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 
Access, interpret and clarify the client's requirements for the design of civil works 
Advise the client on the implications for sustainability and options for an improved environmental outcome in the project 
Analyse the client requirements for the design criteria to ensure all appropriate specifications are included in the design requirements 
Confirm that all development and implementation factors are accounted for in the design requirements 
Prepare functional specifications applying engineering standards and the design specifications 
Document and obtain the client's agreement on the criteria for the design 
Identify innovative approaches to the development of the possible design concept 
Investigate and analyse the possible design concepts capable of achieving the design requirements 
Seek advice from appropriate personnel and sources where the concept proposal has non standard engineering requirements or where new technology may apply 
Collaborate with the client to adapt the design concept to improve the outcomes and overcome problems 
Advise the client of the likely impacts on the community 
Analyse and select resources, processes and systems to develop the design 
Arrange design tasks to meet the agreed outcomes and cost structure 
Develop and check the design solution using the engineering specification 
Create (when appropriate) a demonstration model of the design 
Establish the documentation management process 
Ensure that the supporting documentation required to implement the design is accurate, concise, complete and clear 
Ensure that the designed item is identified by agreed design documentation and records 
Apply the agreed documentation control process when making changes to design 
Ensure that the documentation for the design remains accurate and current during the design development 
Review the design to ensure that the client's requirements are met 
Inform the user of the likely impact on the user's lifestyle 
Incorporate corrections and make improvements to the design ensuring social responsibilities, such as sustainability are met 
Review the design with the client to gain documented acceptance 
Prepare and implement plans to verify that completed physical work meets client's requirements 
Develop periodic test schedules to monitor performance and enable others to take any corrective action necessary 
Seek feedback from the commissioning process to facilitate corrective actions or improvements 
Evaluate the performance of the design outcomes in the user's environment using appropriate tools 
Evaluate community reaction to the design outcome 

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