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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of marine structures civil works
  2. Undertake the detailed design of marine structures civil works
  3. Finalise design processes of marine structures civil works
  4. Support and review the application of the design of marine structures civil works
  5. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of marine structures civil works
  6. Undertake the detailed design of marine structures civil works
  7. Finalise design processes of marine structures civil works
  8. Support and review the application of the design of marine structures civil works

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 and documentation of marine structures civil works 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

interpreting marine structures civil works component selection data

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design and documentation of marine structures civil works 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 marine structures civil works that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

select marine structures civil works component options

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

choose appropriate construction techniques

develop and apply design plans

apply computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology

undertaking of the detailed design

analyse relevant data and recommend the preferred option

complete the detailed design

prepare a cost estimate

finalisation of the detailed design processes and

complete and submit design cost

supporting the application of the detailed design.

review the application of the design and recommend improvements


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of detailed designs of marine structures civil works 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

quality management

verbal and written communication

Australian and other relevant standards

Industry and organisational design procedures and practice

current Industry best practice

marine structures civil works geometric requirements

potential hazards, constraints and conditions

design review

design approval

documentation and reporting

record keeping

performance review

systems close out

marine structures civil works design principles

marine structures civil works options

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for the execution of marine structures civil works construction tasks

marine structures civil works materials characteristics

marine structures civil works

construction plant and equipment capabilities applying cost estimation techniques