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CPPSIS5065 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design basic engineering structures

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency CPPSIS5065 - Design basic engineering structures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design and create drawings for basic engineering structures. Basic engineering structures refer to small scale designs for structures, such as rural or urban roads, railway, and sewer and stormwater drainage lines. The unit covers interpreting plans and design standards and specifications, organising resources, and using surveying methods and equipment to conduct measurements and calculations and develop a design. The unit also covers preparing design documents and accompanying forms to gain engineering construction approval, and creating engineering drawings using design software functions and features. The unit requires the ability to perform calculations appropriate to the engineering structure, including volume relating to contours, spot heights and cross-sections. It also requires the ability to check and validate measurements against specifications and complete reports and documentation, including a schedule of quantities (SOQ). The unit requires knowledge of key design features of basic engineering structures.The unit supports those who work under limited supervision in a surveying team.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

as specified in the performance evidence, including PPE

specifications:

job specifications, drawings, maps and related engineering plans

organisational policies, procedures and documentation relating to work health and safety

physical conditions:

access to equipped work station

relationships with team members and supervisor:

working in a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by project requirements.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Organise resources for design work.
  • Plans, maps, planning approvals, and design and drafting specifications are identified, accessed and analysed to define type of engineering structure, principal work activities, and constraints.
  • Characteristics of operating environment and equipment and resource requirements are identified according to organisational requirements.
  • Surveying equipment and tools are selected, calibrated and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Work is planned in consultation with appropriate persons to meet safety requirements, project specifications and timeframes.
       
Element: Develop design of basic engineering structure.
  • Equipment is used to perform measurements and calculations according to design type, project specifications and organisational requirements.
  • Design plan is developed based on calculations and according to project specifications.
  • Natural surface terrain model is developed according to project specifications.
  • Vertical alignment is designed according to project specifications.
  • Plot design, natural surface cross-section and long section plots are designed according to project specifications.
  • Measurements are checked to ensure correct size, plan position and reduced level according to plans and specifications, and problems are resolved or reported.
  • Report is generated on set-out information and existing plans are edited according to organisational requirements.
       
Element: Create engineering drawings.
  • Hardware and software systems are set up and used according to organisational requirements.
  • Drawing menus and drawing defaults are customised to suit project specifications according to organisational requirements.
  • Drawings for basic engineering structure are created using available software drawing functions and features to meet project specifications.
  • Drawing entities are linked to database attributes to suit project specifications.
  • Supplementary data is extracted from existing engineering drawings to meet project specifications.
  • Detailed views are created using various scales to meet project specifications.
  • Plots are produced at required scale to meet project specifications.
  • Files are saved in various formats according to organisational requirements.
  • Entities are produced from drawing files or database and listed in required format to meet project specifications.
       
Element: Finalise drawings of structure.
  • Drawings and SOQ are finalised and checked for compliance with project specifications and organisational requirements.
  • Appropriate persons are notified of results according to organisational requirements.
  • Documentation is completed and spatial data archived according to organisational requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Organise resources for design work.

1.1.

Plans, maps, planning approvals, and design and drafting specifications are identified, accessed and analysed to define type of engineering structure, principal work activities, and constraints.

1.2.

Characteristics of operating environment and equipment and resource requirements are identified according to organisational requirements.

1.3.

Surveying equipment and tools are selected, calibrated and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality according to manufacturer specifications.

1.4.

Work is planned in consultation with appropriate persons to meet safety requirements, project specifications and timeframes.

2.

Develop design of basic engineering structure.

2.1.

Equipment is used to perform measurements and calculations according to design type, project specifications and organisational requirements.

2.2.

Design plan is developed based on calculations and according to project specifications.

2.3.

Natural surface terrain model is developed according to project specifications.

2.4.

Vertical alignment is designed according to project specifications.

2.5.

Plot design, natural surface cross-section and long section plots are designed according to project specifications.

2.6.

Measurements are checked to ensure correct size, plan position and reduced level according to plans and specifications, and problems are resolved or reported.

2.7.

Report is generated on set-out information and existing plans are edited according to organisational requirements.

3.

Create engineering drawings.

3.1.

Hardware and software systems are set up and used according to organisational requirements.

3.2.

Drawing menus and drawing defaults are customised to suit project specifications according to organisational requirements.

3.3.

Drawings for basic engineering structure are created using available software drawing functions and features to meet project specifications.

3.4.

Drawing entities are linked to database attributes to suit project specifications.

3.5.

Supplementary data is extracted from existing engineering drawings to meet project specifications.

3.6.

Detailed views are created using various scales to meet project specifications.

3.7.

Plots are produced at required scale to meet project specifications.

3.8.

Files are saved in various formats according to organisational requirements.

3.9.

Entities are produced from drawing files or database and listed in required format to meet project specifications.

4.

Finalise drawings of structure.

4.1.

Drawings and SOQ are finalised and checked for compliance with project specifications and organisational requirements.

4.2.

Appropriate persons are notified of results according to organisational requirements.

4.3.

Documentation is completed and spatial data archived according to organisational requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit. The person must also prepare a design and drawings for two projects using a basic engineering structure from one of the following categories:

railway

rural road

urban road

sewer line

stormwater drainage line

other basic engineering structure.

While designing the above basic engineering structures and creating related drawings, the person must:

communicate clearly with others to clarify and report project information

comply with organisational and legislative requirements for:

identifying hazards and working safely, using personal protective equipment (PPE)

recording, storing and filing data

reporting and completing documentation

setting up and using surveying equipment

comply with manufacturer specifications when calibrating and using equipment

create designs for basic engineering structures which include:

construction layout

cul de sac design

kerb returns

long section plots

natural surface cross-section

natural surface terrain model

plot design

vertical alignment design

create drawings that comply with design requirements, including:

data extracted from existing engineering drawings

drawing entities that are linked to database attributes

producing drawings, views and plots at required scale

create, extract and output information from engineering plans

organise resources and equipment appropriate to perform required work tasks

perform advanced data reduction techniques to reduce and manipulate surveying data

perform calculations appropriate to the type of engineering structure within industry-accepted tolerances for accuracy

plan work tasks by checking plans, drawings, maps and specifications

prepare the drawing environment by setting up the hardware and software system, drawing defaults and customising menus

measure components and design specifications within industry-accepted tolerances for accuracy and using two of the following pieces of equipment:

hand-held laser measuring device

global navigation satellite system (GNSS)

level

total station

save drawing files in a range of formats relating to the design software, including one of the following:

data exchange format (DXF)

format used in triangulation process to define position of points and triangles (PTS)

Excel spreadsheet format (XLS)

use a broad range of software features and functions to produce engineering drawings.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

calculations relating to the design of basic roads, including:

cross-sections

cut and fill volumes

grades and levels of grades

grade intersections

vertical curves, including levels and length

drawing software display principles, including:

colour

composition

font type

legends

media

scale

size

text and line style

industry drawing standards, data formats, and precision and accuracy requirements for preparing engineering drawings using software

key design considerations for the basic engineering structures specified in the performance evidence

methods for calculating volume relating to:

contours and spot heights

cross-sections: mean area and end area using trapezoidal, prismoidal and Simpson’s rules

methods for calculating surveying data and verifying its accuracy

methods for setting up, levelling and calibrating equipment

reference and coordinate systems for surveying data, including Australian Height Datum and Map Grid of Australia

standard construction and engineering plan design and presentation conventions.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Organise resources for design work.

1.1.

Plans, maps, planning approvals, and design and drafting specifications are identified, accessed and analysed to define type of engineering structure, principal work activities, and constraints.

1.2.

Characteristics of operating environment and equipment and resource requirements are identified according to organisational requirements.

1.3.

Surveying equipment and tools are selected, calibrated and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality according to manufacturer specifications.

1.4.

Work is planned in consultation with appropriate persons to meet safety requirements, project specifications and timeframes.

2.

Develop design of basic engineering structure.

2.1.

Equipment is used to perform measurements and calculations according to design type, project specifications and organisational requirements.

2.2.

Design plan is developed based on calculations and according to project specifications.

2.3.

Natural surface terrain model is developed according to project specifications.

2.4.

Vertical alignment is designed according to project specifications.

2.5.

Plot design, natural surface cross-section and long section plots are designed according to project specifications.

2.6.

Measurements are checked to ensure correct size, plan position and reduced level according to plans and specifications, and problems are resolved or reported.

2.7.

Report is generated on set-out information and existing plans are edited according to organisational requirements.

3.

Create engineering drawings.

3.1.

Hardware and software systems are set up and used according to organisational requirements.

3.2.

Drawing menus and drawing defaults are customised to suit project specifications according to organisational requirements.

3.3.

Drawings for basic engineering structure are created using available software drawing functions and features to meet project specifications.

3.4.

Drawing entities are linked to database attributes to suit project specifications.

3.5.

Supplementary data is extracted from existing engineering drawings to meet project specifications.

3.6.

Detailed views are created using various scales to meet project specifications.

3.7.

Plots are produced at required scale to meet project specifications.

3.8.

Files are saved in various formats according to organisational requirements.

3.9.

Entities are produced from drawing files or database and listed in required format to meet project specifications.

4.

Finalise drawings of structure.

4.1.

Drawings and SOQ are finalised and checked for compliance with project specifications and organisational requirements.

4.2.

Appropriate persons are notified of results according to organisational requirements.

4.3.

Documentation is completed and spatial data archived according to organisational requirements.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Specifications must include at least one of the following:

industry-accepted standards and specifications

local government design standards and specifications

state government design standards and specifications.

Appropriate persons must include at least one of the following:

client

colleague

engineer

registered or qualified surveyor

manager.

Design type must include at least one of the following:

railway

rural road

sewer line

stormwater drainage line

urban road

other basic engineering structure.

Drawing functions and features must include at least eight of the following:

batters

chainages

dimensions

drawing features, such as polylines and texts

drawing functions

edit functions

horizontal and vertical alignments

isometrics and perspectives

longitudinal sections and cross sections

macros

methods for drawing lines

plotting and printing

plotting in two dimensions (2-D)

super elevation

using attributes to make project report

using geospatial techniques

vertical curves

view displays

volumes

working with layers

three-dimensional (3-D) techniques, including displaying 3-D views.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Plans, maps, planning approvals, and design and drafting specifications are identified, accessed and analysed to define type of engineering structure, principal work activities, and constraints. 
Characteristics of operating environment and equipment and resource requirements are identified according to organisational requirements. 
Surveying equipment and tools are selected, calibrated and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality according to manufacturer specifications. 
Work is planned in consultation with appropriate persons to meet safety requirements, project specifications and timeframes. 
Equipment is used to perform measurements and calculations according to design type, project specifications and organisational requirements. 
Design plan is developed based on calculations and according to project specifications. 
Natural surface terrain model is developed according to project specifications. 
Vertical alignment is designed according to project specifications. 
Plot design, natural surface cross-section and long section plots are designed according to project specifications. 
Measurements are checked to ensure correct size, plan position and reduced level according to plans and specifications, and problems are resolved or reported. 
Report is generated on set-out information and existing plans are edited according to organisational requirements. 
Hardware and software systems are set up and used according to organisational requirements. 
Drawing menus and drawing defaults are customised to suit project specifications according to organisational requirements. 
Drawings for basic engineering structure are created using available software drawing functions and features to meet project specifications. 
Drawing entities are linked to database attributes to suit project specifications. 
Supplementary data is extracted from existing engineering drawings to meet project specifications. 
Detailed views are created using various scales to meet project specifications. 
Plots are produced at required scale to meet project specifications. 
Files are saved in various formats according to organisational requirements. 
Entities are produced from drawing files or database and listed in required format to meet project specifications. 
Drawings and SOQ are finalised and checked for compliance with project specifications and organisational requirements. 
Appropriate persons are notified of results according to organisational requirements. 
Documentation is completed and spatial data archived according to organisational requirements. 

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