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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
  5. Plan for the detailed design of canals
  6. Undertake the detailed design of canals
  7. Finalise design processes of canals
  8. Support and review the application of the design of canals

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 canals 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 environmental controls test results

applying computer based design technology

applying engineering graphical presentation techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design of canals 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

participating in the review of canal designs

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

calculate areas, volumes, flow rates, capacities, densities, mass, percentages and grades

maintain design and cost records

determining canal design loadings or capacity requirements

select canal design options

size canal design components

identify and selecting appropriate construction techniques

develop and applying design plans

carry out risk assessments

interpret and analyse data

prepare a design plan

prepare a cost estimate

obtain design approval

complete and submitting design cost

participate in performance review of the design process

provide clarification and advice to those applying the design

perform a validation of the design


Knowledge Evidence

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

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

environmental management

cultural and heritage

quality management

Australian and other relevant standards

industry and organisational design

current industry best practice

canal design options

canal bank protection options

canal geometrics

reporting and documentation

design approvals and records filing

performance reviews

systems close-out

identifying and addressing potential hazards, constraints and conditions

applying techniques for choosing preferred options

applying team leadership techniques

applying operational techniques

identifying canal construction plant and equipment capabilities

applying cost estimation techniques

applying design review principles