Unit of competency details

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Plan for the detailed design of rail civil infrastructure

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation  relevant to the work activity

1.2. Identify and confirm  the rail civil infrastructure project requirements and information  for the completion of the detailed design

1.3. Prepare a design plan  which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements

2. Undertake the detailed design of rail civil infrastructure

2.1. Interpret and analyse the relevant data and identify the available viable options for the detailed design of rail civil infrastructure

2.2. Interpret and analyse relevant data and recommend the preferred option  that best meets the required project outcomes

2.3. Complete the detailed design  of the rail civil infrastructure that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required project outcomes

2.4. Prepare a cost estimate of the execution of the designed rail civil infrastructure

2.5. Participate in the review of the rail civil infrastructure design with peers and stakeholders

2.6. Complete the documentation of the rail civil infrastructure 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 rail civil infrastructure

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 rail civil infrastructure

4.1. Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design

4.2. Review the application of the design and recommend changes for the continuous improvements of rail civil infrastructure detailed designs

4.3. Contribute to the validation of the design

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to complete the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout:

• apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
• interpret plans and drawings
• interpret specifications
• interpret design briefs
• interpret Australian and other appropriate standards
• interpret engineering survey information
• interpret hydrological data
• interpret geotechnical information
• interpret rail civil infrastructure construction materials test results
• interpret meteorological data
• interpret cultural and heritage data
• carry out risk assessments
• interpret rail civil infrastructure selection data
• determine rail civil infrastructure capacity requirements
• select rail civil infrastructure options
• size rail civil infrastructure components
• provide leadership and coordination
• choose appropriate construction techniques
• develop and apply design plans
• apply computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology
• apply industry or government standard design software
• apply engineering graphical presentation techniques
• calculate areas, volumes, densities, mass, percentages and grades
• maintain design cost records
• maintain design records
• provide clarification and advice
• apply client feedback techniques

Required knowledge 

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to complete the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout:

• risk assessment and management requirement and procedures
• statutory compliance requirements and procedures
• occupational health and safety requirements and procedures
• environmental management requirements and procedures
• cultural and heritage requirements and procedures
• quality management requirements and procedures
• communication requirements and procedures
• Australian and other relevant standards requirements and procedures
• industry and organisational design procedures and practice
• current industry best practice
• rail civil infrastructure options
• rail civil infrastructure geometric requirements
• rail civil infrastructure surfacing requirements
• potential hazards, constraints and conditions that may affect rail civil infrastructure design and construction
• current industry best practice in rail civil infrastructure design and construction
• techniques for choosing preferred options
• team leadership techniques
• operational techniques required for the execution of rail civil infrastructure construction tasks
• rail civil infrastructure construction plant and equipment capabilities
• cost estimation techniques
• design review principles and procedures
• documentation requirements
• reporting requirements and procedures
• design approval requirements and procedures
• design records filing requirements and procedures
• performance review requirements and procedures
• systems close out requirements and procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

• knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the completion of the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout
• implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout
• the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
• the identification of viable options and the selection of the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout that best meet the required outcomes
• working with others to undertake and complete the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout
• consistent successful completion of the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

• This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
• The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
• Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
• Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
• Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
• Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
• Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment 

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

• written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge to apply in undertaking of the completion of the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout
• observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

• implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
• identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
• identification of viable options and the selection of the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout that best meet the required outcomes
• consistently achieving the required outcomes

• first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

• working with others to undertake and complete the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout
• provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the detailed design and documentation of rail civil infrastructure layout

Guidance information for assessment 

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation 

may include:

• legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
• manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
• Australian standards
• code of practice
• Employment and workplace relations legislation
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Confirm 

may include:

• consultation with the client
• consultation with others within the organisation
• consultation with relevant authorities
• conducting a risk assessment of the existing and potential hazards
• obtaining further site data, including:

• known and potential hazards, constraints and conditions
• cultural and heritage data
• geological data
• geotechnical data
• hydrological data
• survey data
• meteorological data

Rail civil infrastructure  design

may include:

• the layout of the rail civil infrastructure, including:

• line and grade
• track formations
• ballast
• sleepers
• rail joints
• rail fasteners
• turnouts and catchpoints
• diamond crossings
• level crossings
• track surface drainage systems

• it does not include detailed design of the following:

• capping
• ballast
• sleepers
• sub-surface drainage
• underground services
• civil structures
• lighting
• environmental controls
• landscaping

Project requirements and information 

may include:

• project specifications
• contractual requirements
• client's requirements
• project site geological data
• project site hydrological data
• project site engineering survey data
• project site cultural and heritage constraints
• existing project design and drawings
• Australian or other relevant standards

Design plan 

may include:

• human resource requirements
• design hardware and software
• coordination requirements
• scheduling
• review requirements
• design process communication and reporting requirements

Preferred option  factors

may include:

• cost
• site constraints
• available resources
• risk assessment of:

• the existing conditions
• the application of the design
• maintainability of the completed works

Detailed design 

may include:

• calculations, including:

• earthworks volumes
• construction materials and services quantities
• construction cost estimates

• drawings
• risk assessment of:

• the existing conditions
• the application of the design
• maintainability of the completed works

• health, safety and environmental requirements
• contribution to ancillary documentation, which may include:

• design notes
• construction notes
• supplementary drawings
• input to the specifications