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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for the detailed design of canals
  2. Undertake the detailed design of canals
  3. Finalise design processes of canals
  4. Support and review the application of the design of canals

Required Skills

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 complete the detailed design and documentation of canals

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret plans and drawings

interpret specifications

interpret design briefs

interpret Australian and other appropriate standards

interpret engineering survey information

interpret hydrological data

interpret geotechnical information

interpret environmental controls test results

interpret meteorological data

interpret cultural and heritage data

carry out risk assessments

interpret canal design selection data

determine canal design loadings or capacity requirements

select canal design options

size canal design components

provide leadership and coordination

choose appropriate construction techniques

develop and apply design plans

apply computer based design technology

apply industry or government standard design software

apply engineering graphical presentation techniques

calculate areas volumes flow rates capacities densities mass percentages and grades

maintain design cost records

maintain design records

provide clarification and advice

apply client feedback techniques

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 complete the detailed design and documentation of canals

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

canal design options

canal bank protection options

canal geometric requirements

potential hazards constraints and conditions that may affect canals design and construction

current industry best practice in canals design and construction

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for the execution of canals construction tasks

canal 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

Evidence Required

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 completion of the detailed design and documentation of canals

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of the detailed design and documentation of canals

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of the detailed design and documentation of canals that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the completion of the detailed design and documentation of canals

consistent successful completion of the detailed design and documentation of canals

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 andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge to apply in undertaking of the completion of the detailed design and documentation of canals

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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 to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of the detailed design and documentation of canals that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the completion of the detailed design and documentation of canals

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the completion of the detailed design and documentation of canals

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues


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, 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

Confirm

may include:

consultation with the client

consultation with others within the organisation

consultation with relevant authorities

conducting a risk assessment of the existing and potential hazards

obtaining further site data, including:

known and potential hazards, constraints and conditions

cultural and heritage data

geological data

geotechnical data

hydrological data

survey data

meteorological data

Project requirements and information

may include:

project specifications

contractual requirements

client's requirements

project site geological data

project site hydrological data

project site engineering survey data

project site cultural and heritage constraints

existing project design and drawings

Australian or other relevant standards

Detailed design

may include:

calculations, including:

catchment areas

flow rates

earthworks volumes

construction materials and services quantities

construction cost estimates

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

Design plan

may include:

human resource requirements

design hardware and software

coordination requirements

scheduling

review requirements

design process communication and reporting requirements

Preferred option factors

may include:

cost

site constraints

available resources

risk assessment of:

the existing conditions

the application of the design

maintainability of the completed works