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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.