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Unit of competency details

RIICWD533D - Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to RIICWD533A - Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures 13/Nov/2013
Is superseded by and equivalent to RIICWD533E - Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures 24/Jan/2021

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
(View details for release 3) 07/Dec/2014
(View details for release 2) 26/Mar/2014
1 (this release) 14/Nov/2013


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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030901 Construction Engineering  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030901 Construction Engineering  02/May/2014 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Not applicable.

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.

No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Civil construction

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 Prepare a cost estimate for execution of the design

2.4 Participate in the review of design with peers and stakeholders

2.5 Complete required documentation

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

2.7 Gain design approval

4. Finalise design processes of civil concrete structures

4.1 Ensure filing of design records is completed

4.2 Complete and submit design cost and other reporting

4.3 Participate in performance review of the design process

4.4 Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design

4.5 Close out all systems

5. Support and review the application of the design of civil concrete structures

5.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design

5.2 Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement

5.3 Contribute to the validation of the design

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.

Unit Mapping Information

RIICWD533A Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

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 consistent and timely completion of the detailed design and documentation of civil concrete structures that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of 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 structures 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 recommending changes

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of detailed design of civil concrete structures through:

  • 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 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 must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
  • this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,
  • an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,
  • where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272