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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of foundations
  2. Undertake the detailed design of foundations
  3. Finalise design processes of foundations
  4. Support and review the application of the design of foundations
  5. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of foundations
  6. Undertake the detailed design of foundations
  7. Finalise design processes of foundations
  8. Support and review the application of the design of foundations

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the detailed design of foundations including:

accessing and interpreting plans, drawings, specifications and design briefs

accessing and interpreting engineering survey and geotechnical information

accessing and interpreting hydrological, meteorological, cultural and heritage data

accessing and interpreting foundations options selection data

applying strength of materials and statics principles

analysing foundations and design footings

sizing foundations components

applying computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology

applying Industry or government standard design software

applying engineering graphical presentation techniques

maintaining design and cost records

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design of foundations that meets all the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of detailed designs of foundations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

carrying out risk assessments

interpreting and analysing data

preparing a design plan

preparing a cost estimate

obtaining design approval

completing and submitting design cost

participating in performance review of the design process

providing clarification and advice to those applying the design

performing a validation of the design

calculating loads, sheer forces, bending moments, stresses, areas, volumes and mass

developing and applying design plans

selecting foundations design options


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing detailed designs of foundations through:

accessing, interpreting and applying organization and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

occupational health and safety

environmental management

cultural and heritage

quality management

Australian and other relevant standards

Industry and organisational design

current Industry best practice

foundations design

foundations options

foundations geometrics

trench and pit shoring

design reviews

documentation, recording and reporting

design approvals

performance reviews

system close out

potential hazards, constraints and conditions

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques

foundations materials characteristics

foundations construction plant and equipment capabilities

cost estimation techniques