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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of rural roads
   • Access, interpret and apply rural road design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and confirm the rural roads project requirements and information
   • Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources
2. Undertake the detailed design of rural roads
   • 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 rural roads
   • Prepare a cost estimate of executing the designed rural roads
   • Participate in the review of the rural roads design with peers and stakeholders
   • Complete the documentation for the rural roads design
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process
   • Gain design approval
3. Finalise design processes of rural roads
   • 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 rural roads
   • 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 and prepare for the detailed design of rural roads
   • Access, interpret and apply rural road design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and confirm the rural roads project requirements and information
   • Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources
6. Undertake the detailed design of rural roads
   • 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 rural roads
   • Prepare a cost estimate of executing the designed rural roads
   • Participate in the review of the rural roads design with peers and stakeholders
   • Complete the documentation for the rural roads design
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process
   • Gain design approval
7. Finalise design processes of rural roads
   • 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 rural roads
   • 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 the detailed design of rural road layout 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 rural roads construction materials test results

accessing and interpreting rural roads selection data

applying computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology

applying engineering graphical presentation techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design of rural road layout 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 rural roads 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 rural roads loadings

select rural roads options

size rural roads components

select and applying appropriate construction techniques

develop and applying design plans

interpret and analysing data

complete a detailed design of rural roads

prepare a cost estimate

participate in a design review

obtain design approval

complete and submitting design cost

review application of design and recommending changes

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing detailed designs of rural roads 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

rural roads options

rural roads geometrics

rural roads surfacing

documentation and reporting

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

rural roads plant and equipment capabilities

cost estimation techniques

design review principles

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