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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of civil steel structures
   • Access, interpret and apply detailed design of civil steel structures documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and confirm the civil steel structures project requirements and information
   • Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources
2. Undertake the detailed design of civil steel 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 the execution of the design
   • Participate in the review of the 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 steel 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 steel 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
5. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of civil steel structures
   • Access, interpret and apply detailed design of civil steel structures documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and confirm the civil steel structures project requirements and information
   • Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources
6. Undertake the detailed design of civil steel 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 the execution of the design
   • Participate in the review of the 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
7. Finalise design processes of civil steel 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
8. Support and review the application of the design of civil steel 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 detailed design of civil steel 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 of civil steel 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

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

interpret civil steel structures component selection data

select civil steel structures component options

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

select civil steel structure joint and fastening options

develop and apply design plans

undertake of the detailed design

analyse relevant data and recommend the preferred option

complete the detailed design

finalisation of the detailed design processes

complete and submit design cost

supporting the application of the detailed design.

review the application of the design and recommend improvements

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the detailed design of civil steel structures through:

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 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 steel structures design principles

civil steel structures geometric requirements

potential hazards, constraints and conditions

design review

design approval

documentation and reporting

record keeping

performance review

systems close out

civil steel structures options

civil steel structures surface treatment requirements

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for the execution of civil steel structures and construction tasks

civil steel structures construction plant and equipment capabilities

cost estimation techniques

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