RIICWD601E — Manage civil works design processes

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What an assessment for RIICWD601E must cover

40 assessable components: 6 elements (27 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Interpret and scope design requirements of civil works

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required for civil works design and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Analyse client design criteria requirements for civil works to confirm required specifications are included
1.4Advise client on potential environmental impact of proposed works and provide design options that meet environmental requirements
1.5Confirm required development and implementation factors are addressed in civil works design criteria
1.6Prepare functional specifications according to engineering standards and design specifications
1.7Obtain and document and client agreement on civil works design criteria

2 Identify project design options for civil works and determine preferred design option

2.1Identify innovative procedures for developing the design concept according to design requirements
2.2Investigate and analyse potential design concepts that meet design requirements
2.3Collaborate with client to improve outcomes and resolve issues associated with design concept
2.4Advise client of potential impacts of proposed works on local communities

3 Initiate, monitor and support design of civil works

3.1Analyse and select resources, processes and systems required to develop the design
3.2Coordinate design tasks to meet required outcomes and cost structure
3.3Develop and check design solution against engineering specifications

4 Prepare and maintain documentation

4.1Establish documentation management process according to workplace requirements
4.2Check and confirm supporting documentation required to implement the design meets workplace requirements
4.3Check and confirm design is identified by design documentation and records specified by client
4.4Apply documentation control process specified by client when making changes to design
4.5Check and confirm design documentation for currency and accuracy

5 Review design of civil works

5.1Review design and confirm it meets client requirements
5.2Incorporate amendments advised by client and confirm design meets legislative requirements
5.3Review design with client and obtain documented approval

6 Support design implementation of civil works

6.1Prepare and implement plans that verify completed physical work meets client requirements
6.2Develop periodic test schedules for monitoring performance and permit involved personnel to implement corrective action as required
6.3Seek feedback from commissioning process to facilitate corrective actions and design improvements
6.4Evaluate design outcome performance according to workplace requirements
6.5Evaluate community response to design outcome and document according to workplace requirements

Performance evidence

manage civil works design processes on at least two occasions, including: communicating and collaborating with clients to resolve problems and meet job requirements; seeking advice from required personnel where proposed design includes non-standard engineering requirements or new technology; monitoring and supporting design processes; creating a demonstrating model of the design; confirming documentation requirements are met; reviewing designs, including interpreting and confirming the following project documentation: plans and drawings, specifications, design briefs, engineering survey information, hydrological, meteorological data geotechnical data, cultural and heritage data; supporting design implementation.
locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to manage civil works design processes, including those relating to: risk assessments and management; statutory compliance; work health and safety; environmental management; cultural and heritage management; quality management
work with others to manage civil works design processes, including: using a range of communication techniques and equipment; checking and confirming design documentation and reporting requirements; organising work activities to meet task requirements; communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions; communicating with others to coordinate work activities

Knowledge evidence

legislation required to manage civil works design processes
policies, procedures and documentation required to manage civil works design processes, including those relating to: risk assessment and management; statutory compliance; work health and safety; environmental management; cultural and heritage management; community relations and consultation; quality management; Australian and other relevant Standards; workplace recording and reporting; design approvals and review; performance reviews; system close outs; geotechnical management; hydrological and meteorological management
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of materials, plant and equipment required for civil design and construction
principles and techniques for managing civil works design processes, including: techniques for evaluating potential site hazards, constraints and conditions; techniques for preparing civil works functional specifications; techniques for identifying and evaluating design options; innovative design procedures; techniques for developing and implementing design plans, including those requiring use of new technology; design cost calculation techniques; computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology procedures; engineering graphical presentation techniques; communication techniques and equipment; design review and validation techniques; performance review techniques; techniques for advising on design implementation
principles and techniques for collaborating and negotiating with clients and key external stakeholders
principles and techniques for leading and coordinating teams

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Presents information and provides assistance using sector-specific vocabulary; Uses listening and questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations
Writing: Prepares and completes workplace reports using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

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