Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for planning.
- Nature and scope of the planning task are identified and confirmed.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installation of stormwater drainage systems and workplace environmental requirements are adhered to throughout the work.
- Work is organised and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Tools and equipment required for planning, sizing and documenting the layout of stormwater drainage systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area in which planning process is to be conducted is prepared.
- Identify system requirements.
- Information and specifications for required work are obtained and confirmed, if necessary by site inspection.
- Regulations and relevant Australian standards relevant to the work are consulted and applied to all aspects of the work.
- Design criteria are determined from relevant Australian standards and proposed method of installation.
- Stormwater catchment and flow requirements are identified.
- Stormwater pipe size is determined to conform to regulatory authorities' main or street kerb and relevant Australian standards.
- Stormwater retention pit size, silt and flotation arrestor pit size, rainwater tank size and stormwater overflow discharge locations are determined to suit job requirements.
- System type is selected to suit collection and disposal requirements.
- Sustainability principles and concepts are applied to work preparation and application.
- Design system layout.
- Layout of stormwater drainage system is planned in accordance with plans, specifications, relevant Australian standards, and workplace procedures.
- Stormwater disposal system is specified in accordance with job requirements.
- Materials required are specified and optimised from proposed design according to relevant Australian standards.
- Plans are recorded in accordance with statutory and regulatory authorities' and workplace requirements.
- Restore work area.