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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish design criteria
  2. Prepare alternative concepts
  3. Conduct a safety design audit
  4. Obtain project approvals
  5. Finalise public consultation and prepare report to council

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

preparing preliminary design to meet specifications

interpreting relevant government legislation and council policies

presenting material to council and customers

computer application of design aid

interpreting plans maps level sheets and specifications

chart reading

financial estimations and alternate concepts

Required Knowledge

relevant government authorities and council procedures and policies

relevant legislation codes of practice and standards

contractual and legal requirements

environmental management strategy

design standards

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Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Australian design standards are applied

Review of environmental factors for maintenance and construction projects is conducted

Safety design audit is undertaken

Context of assessment

May be assessed through

on the job

simulated workplace environment

written assignment

shortanswer test

oral questioning

observation

or any combination of the above

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables

Resource implications

In accordance with a range of variable requirements


Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Alternative concepts may include:

visuals

environment

design

style

cost.

Cost estimates may include:

review of existing project costs

industry journals

contractor quotes

cost assessors

estimating and quantity surveying firms

data services.

Agents or authorities may include:

service providers (gas, water, electricity, utilities and communications)

environment protection authorities

planning bodies

state road authorities

community organisations.

Design may include:

erosion and sediment control plan references

Australian design standards.

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