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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan for the detailed design of geotechnical works
   • Access, interpret and apply geotechnical works design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and confirm the geotechnical works project requirements and information
   • Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources
2. Undertake the detailed design of geotechnical works
   • Interpret and analyse data and identify viable options
   • Interpret and analyse data and make a recommendation for the preferred option
   • Complete the detailed design of the geotechnical works
   • Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed geotechnical works
   • Participate in the review of the geotechnical works design with peers and stakeholders
   • Complete the documentation for the geotechnical works design
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process
   • Gain design approval
3. Finalise design processes of geotechnical works
   • Ensure filing of design records is completed
   • Complete and submit design cost and other reporting
   • Participate in performance review of the design process
   • Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design
   • Close out all systems
4. Support and review the application of the design of geotechnical works
   • Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design
   • Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement
   • Contribute to the validation of the design
5. Plan for the detailed design of geotechnical works
   • Access, interpret and apply geotechnical works design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and confirm the geotechnical works project requirements and information
   • Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources
6. Undertake the detailed design of geotechnical works
   • Interpret and analyse data and identify viable options
   • Interpret and analyse data and make a recommendation for the preferred option
   • Complete the detailed design of the geotechnical works
   • Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed geotechnical works
   • Participate in the review of the geotechnical works design with peers and stakeholders
   • Complete the documentation for the geotechnical works design
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process
   • Gain design approval
7. Finalise design processes of geotechnical works
   • Ensure filing of design records is completed
   • Complete and submit design cost and other reporting
   • Participate in performance review of the design process
   • Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design
   • Close out all systems
8. Support and review the application of the design of geotechnical works
   • Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design
   • Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement
   • Contribute to the validation of the design

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 detailed geotechnical works design including:

accessing and interpreting plans, drawings, specifications and design briefs

accessing and interpreting Australian and other appropriate standards

accessing and interpreting engineering survey and geotechnical information

accessing and interpreting hydrological, meteorological, cultural and heritage data

accessing and interpreting geotechnical works construction materials test results

accessing and interpreting geotechnical works selection data

applying computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology

applying engineering graphical presentation techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and complete detailed geotechnical works design 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

providing clarification and advice to those applying the design

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

calculate areas, volumes, densities, mass, percentages and grades

maintain design and cost records

determine geotechnical works loadings

select geotechnical works options

size geotechnical works components

select and applying appropriate construction techniques

develop and applying design plans

interpret and analysing data to recommend options

complete a detailed design of geotechnical works

prepare a cost estimate

participate in the review of the design

obtain design approval

complete and submitting design costs

review application and recommending changes

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing detailed geotechnical designs through:

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

risk assessment and management

work health and safety

environmental management

cultural and heritage

quality management

Australian and other relevant standards

industry and organisational design

current industry best practice

geotechnical works options

geotechnical works geometric

geotechnical works surfacing

reporting and documentation

design approvals and records filing

performance reviews

systems close out

potential hazards, constraints and conditions

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques

geotechnical works plant and equipment capabilities

cost estimation techniques

design review principles

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