RIICWD504D
Prepare detailed design of environmental controls


Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to prepare detailed designs of environmental controls 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 for the detailed design of environmental controls

1.1 Access, interpret and apply environmental control design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and confirm the environmental controls 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 environmental controls

2.1 Interpret and analyse data and identify viable options

2.2 Complete the detailed design of the environmental controls

2.3 Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed environmental controls

2.4 Participate in the review of the environmental controls design with peers and stakeholders

2.5 Complete the documentation for the environmental controls design

2.6 Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process

2.7 Gain design approval

3. Finalise design processes of environmental controls

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 environmental controls

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 environmental controls 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 environmental controls test results

accessing and interpreting environmental controls selection data

applying engineering graphical presentation techniques

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

carry out risk assessments

calculate areas, volumes, flow rates, capacities, densities, mass, percentages and grades

maintain design and cost records

determine environmental controls loadings or capacity requirements

select environmental controls options

size environmental controls components

select and apply appropriate construction techniques

develop and apply design plans

interpret and analysing data

prepare a design plan

prepare a cost estimate

obtain design approval

complete and submitting design cost

participate in performance review of the design process

provide clarification and advice to those applying the design

perform a validation of the design


Evidence of Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing detailed designs of environmental controls through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organization and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

environmental management

cultural and heritage

quality management

Australian and other relevant standards

Industry and organisational design

current Industry best practice

environmental controls options

environmental controls geometrics

environmental controls surfacing

design approvals and reviews

documentation, recording and reporting

performance reviews

systems close out

potential hazards, constraints and conditions

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

operational techniques

environmental controls 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