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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design and documentation of civil concrete structures that meets all of the required outcomes, including:

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

identifying team leadership techniques

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

interpret and apply civil concrete structures components selection data

calculate loads, sheer forces, bending moments, stresses, areas, volumes and mass

size civil concrete structure components

select appropriate construction techniques

develop and apply design plans

interpret and analyse data

complete a detailed design

prepare a cost estimate

participate in a design review

obtain design approval

complete and submit design cost

support the application of the detailed design.

review application of design and recommend changes

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting detailed design of civil concrete structures:

applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

applying equipment safety requirements

complying with emergency issues

complying with environmental issues

complying with WHS

quality management

verbal and written communication

Australian and other relevant standards

Industry and organisational design procedures and practice

current Industry best practice

civil concrete structures geometric requirements

design review

design approval

documentation and reporting

record keeping

performance review

systems close out

concrete structures design principles

civil concrete structures options

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for the execution of civil concrete structures construction tasks

civil concrete structures materials characteristics

civil concrete structures construction plant and equipment capabilities

cost estimation techniques

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