Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures in Civil construction.
This unit is appropriate for those working in management or technical specialist roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of civil concrete structures | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply design of civil concrete structures documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and confirm the civil concrete structures project requirements and information Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources |
2. Undertake the detailed design of civil concrete structures | 2.1 Interpret and analyse data and identify viable options 2.2 Interpret and analyse data and recommend the preferred option 2.3 Complete the detailed design 2.4 Prepare a cost estimate for execution of the design 2.5 Participate in the review of design with peers and stakeholders 2.6 Complete required documentation 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 civil concrete structures | 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 civil concrete structures | 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 civil concrete structures, 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
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design and documentation of civil concrete structures 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
identifying team leadership techniques
demonstrates completion of detailed designs of civil concrete structures that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
interpret and apply civil concrete structures components selection data
calculate loads, sheer forces, bending moments, stresses, areas, volumes and mass
size civil concrete structure components
select appropriate construction techniques
develop and apply design plans
interpret and analyse data
complete a detailed design
prepare a cost estimate
participate in a design review
obtain design approval
complete and submit design cost
support the application of the detailed design.
review application of design and recommend changes
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting detailed design of civil concrete structures:
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 with environmental issues
complying with WHS
quality management
verbal and written communication
Australian and other relevant standards
Industry and organisational design procedures and practice
current Industry best practice
civil concrete structures geometric requirements
design review
design approval
documentation and reporting
record keeping
performance review
systems close out
concrete structures design principles
civil concrete structures options
techniques for choosing preferred options
team leadership techniques
operational techniques required for the execution of civil concrete structures construction tasks
civil concrete structures materials characteristics
civil concrete structures 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