Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to prepare detailed designs of foundations in Civil construction.
This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles.
No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of foundations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply foundation design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify, interpret and confirm the foundations project requirements and information 1.4 Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements |
2. Undertake the detailed design of foundations | 2.1 Interpret and analyse data and identify viable design options 2.2 Interpret and analyse data and make a recommendation for the preferred option 2.3 Complete the detailed design of the foundations 2.4 Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed foundations 2.5 Participate in the review of the foundations design with peers and stakeholders 2.6 Complete the documentation for the foundations design 2.7 Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process 2.8 Gain design approval |
3. Finalise design processes of foundations | 3.1 Ensure filing of design records is completed 3.2 Complete and submit design cost and other reporting 3.3 Participate in performance review of the design process 3.4 Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design 3.5 Close out all systems |
4. Support and review the application of the design of foundations | 4.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design 4.2 Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement 4.3 Contribute to the validation of the design |
Evidence of Performance
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 foundations 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
accessing and interpreting foundations options selection data
applying strength of materials and statics principles
analysing foundations and design footings
sizing foundations components
applying computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology
applying Industry or government standard design software
applying engineering graphical presentation techniques
maintaining design and cost records
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design of foundations that meets all the required outcomes including:
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities
demonstrates completion of detailed designs of foundations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
carrying out risk assessments
interpreting and analysing data
preparing a design plan
preparing a cost estimate
obtaining design approval
completing and submitting design cost
participating in performance review of the design process
providing clarification and advice to those applying the design
performing a validation of the design
calculating loads, sheer forces, bending moments, stresses, areas, volumes and mass
developing and applying design plans
selecting foundations design options
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing detailed designs of foundations through:
accessing, interpreting and applying organization and site requirements and procedures for:
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
occupational health and safety
environmental management
cultural and heritage
quality management
Australian and other relevant standards
Industry and organisational design
current Industry best practice
foundations design
foundations options
foundations geometrics
trench and pit shoring
design reviews
documentation, recording and reporting
design approvals
performance reviews
system close out
potential hazards, constraints and conditions
techniques for choosing preferred options
team leadership techniques
operational techniques
foundations materials characteristics
foundations construction plant and equipment capabilities
cost estimation techniques
Assessment Conditions
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
outcomes of this unit that occur in an office-based setting may be assessed in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. | |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Sectors
Civil construction