Elements and Performance Criteria
- Scope design options
- Determine the nature, purpose and type of new facilities in the proposed project from project specifications obtained from planners
- Analyse project brief to scope requirements of the project and consider design options with consideration to legislation governing carriers in Australia
- Evaluate design requirements to determine optimal site selection for the project to house facilities
- Arrange an environmental impact study (EIS) to be conducted on the selected site with project requirements to assess suitability of the site
- Evaluate and arrange land acquisition
- Evaluate findings of the EIS to determine suitability of the land for the project
- Prepare a justification report on a favourable EIS and consult affected property owners to establish a base for negotiation
- Determine potential for land acquisition or purchase from analysis of previously gathered data and EIS findings and ensure compliance with regulations and legislation
- Analyse area and select design option
- Analyse physical attributes of the area, possible environmental impacts and previously collected data to prepare design options
- Prepare field sketch according to enterprise requirements and develop solutions to any obvious physical impediment to construction
- Produce design options for the area that are viable for the enterprise and recommend a preferred option with justifications
- Evaluate selection of preferred option to ensure enterprise business strategy outcomes and policies are satisfied
- Notify interested parties
- Assess resources available for project implementation to ensure works are within the enterprise’s schedule
- Notify interested parties of the type, extent and duration of proposed works according to enterprise policy
- Obtain all required written permission from interested parties and forward to those who will carry out the job
- Produce design plan and documentation
- Prepare design plan to enterprise requirements including relevant geographical and topological information
- Indicate location and specification of works and network equipment accurately and clearly
- Specify resources needed to undertake the project
- Update enterprise information systems according to enterprise guidelines and industry practice
- Produce a complete design report and present to management for approval