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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

accessing and interpreting dams 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 dam layouts 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 dams 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 dams loading and capacity requirements

select dams options

size dams components

select and apply appropriate construction techniques

develop and apply design plans

interpret and analyse data

complete a detailed design of dams

prepare a cost estimate

participate in a design review

obtain design approval

complete and submit 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 dams 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

dams options

dams geometrics

dams surfacing

potential hazards, constraints and conditions

design review

documentation and reporting

design approvals and records filing

performance reviews

systems close out

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques

dams construction plant and equipment capabilities

applying cost estimation techniques

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