RIICWD601E

MANAGE CIVIL WORKS

DESIGN PROCESSES

STUDENT
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
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 CONTENTS
Introduction 4
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions 5
Assessment Task 1: Checklist 13
Assessment Task 2: Project Portfolio 15
Assessment Task 2: Checklist 19
Final results record 23

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 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Student Assessment Tasks for RIICWD601E Manage civil works design
processes. These tasks have been designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge that
you have learnt during your course.
Please ensure that you read the instructions provided with these tasks carefully. You should also
follow the advice provided in the Civil Construction Works Student User Guide. The Student User
Guide provides important information for you relating to completing assessment successfully.

ASSESSMENT FOR THIS UNIT

For you to be assessed as competent, you must successfully complete two assessment tasks:

 Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions – Students must answer all questions correctly.

 Assessment Task 2: Project – Students must work through a range of activities and complete
a Project Portfolio.

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 ASSESSMENT TASK 1: KNOWLEDGE
QUESTIONS
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
Knowledge questions are designed to help you demonstrate the knowledge which you have
acquired during the learning phase of this unit. Ensure that you:

 review the advice to students regarding answering knowledge questions in the Civil
Construction Works Student User Guide

 comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide

 adhere with your RTO’s submission guidelines

 answer all questions completely and correctly

 submit work which is original and, where necessary, properly referenced

 submit a completed cover sheet with your work

 avoid sharing your answers with other students.

i ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Information about how you should complete this assessment can be found in Appendix A of the
Civil Construction Works Student User Guide. Refer to the appendix for information on:

 where this task should be completed

 the maximum time allowed for completing this assessment task

 whether or not this task is open-book.

Note: You must complete and submit an assessment cover sheet with your work. A template is
provided in Appendix C of the Student User Guide. However, if your RTO has provided you with
an assessment cover sheet, please ensure that you use that.

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QUESTIONS
Provide answers to all of the questions below:

1. Complete the following table about legislation that you need to know about in relation to civil
works design processes.

List three different Identify the purpose of Outline how the legislation
legislation relevant to legislation applies to civil works design
civil works design processes – give one example
processes

2. Complete the following table about Standards that you need to know about in relation to civil
works design processes.

List three different Identify the purpose of the Outline how the Standard
Australian Standards Standard applies to civil works
relevant to civil works design processes – give
design processes one example

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 List three different Identify the purpose of the Outline how the Standard
Australian Standards Standard applies to civil works
relevant to civil works design processes – give
design processes one example

3. Complete the following table regarding policies and procedures and general documentation
you need to know about in relation to civil works design processes.

Policies and Purpose of policy/procedure/document in relation to civil

procedures/document works design processes

Risk assessment and

management

Work health and safety

Environmental
management

Cultural and heritage

management

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Policies and Purpose of policy/procedure/document in relation to civil
procedures/document works design processes

Geotechnical management

Hydrological and
meteorological
management

Community relations and

consultation

Quality management plan

Performance management

Documentation
management (and to
ensure all workplace
recording and reporting
occurs)

Civil works design process,

including approval and
review processes for civil
works designs

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 Policies and Purpose of policy/procedure/document in relation to civil
procedures/document works design processes

System close outs (project

closure)

4. Choose a structure that you may complete a civil works design for. Complete the following
table identifying two materials that can be used for this type of structure and two
characteristics and two limitations of the material.

Include the type of structure

you have chosen here.

Material type Characteristics (2) Limitations (2)

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5. Choose a type of CAD software that you may use to complete a civil works design. Complete
the following table identifying two types of CAD software and two characteristics and two
limitations of the software.

CAD Software Characteristics (2) Limitations (2)

6. Explain the use of safe work method statements (SWMS) with regard to identifying and
evaluating potential site hazards, constraints and conditions.

7. Outline a best practice technique for preparing a civil works functional specification.

8. Outline a step-by-step approach for identifying and evaluating design options.

9. Explain the process that you would follow to develop and implement a design plan. In your
answer include an example of the latest technology that you could use to develop a design
concept.

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10. Outline two cost estimating techniques that can be used for calculating design costs.

11. Explain the benefit of using CAD for drafting and presenting engineering designs.

12. List two communication techniques that are useful when managing a civil works design
process and that will assist with the collaboration process with clients, other external
stakeholders and colleagues.

13. List three types of communication equipment that can be used during a civil works design
process.

14. Outline a method that you could use to review and validate a design.

15. List three best practice techniques that you can use to review performance of those involved in
the civil works design process.

16. Outline two techniques that can be used for negotiating with clients.

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17. Outline three techniques that can be used for leading and coordinating a team.

18. Outline two principles of effective team management.

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ASSESSMENT TASK 1: CHECKLIST
Student’s name:

Did the student provide a Completed

sufficient and clear answer successfully? Comments
that addresses the
suggested answer for the
Yes No
following?

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Question 8

Question 9

Question 10

Question 11

Question 12

Question 13

Question 14

Question 15

Question 16

Question 17

Question 18

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Task outcome:  Satisfactory  Not satisfactory

Assessor signature: Muskan Aneja

Assessor name: Muskan Aneja

Date:

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 ASSESSMENT TASK 2: PROJECT PORTFOLIO

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

In this task, you are required to demonstrate your skills and knowledge by working through a
number of activities and completing and submitting a Project Portfolio.
You will need access to:

 a suitable place to complete activities that replicates a business environment including a

meeting space and computer and internet access

 your learning resources and other information for reference

 Project Portfolio template

Ensure that you:

 review the advice to students regarding responding to written tasks in the Civil Construction
Works Student User Guide

 comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide

 adhere with your RTO’s submission guidelines

 answer all questions completely and correctly

 submit work which is original and, where necessary, properly referenced

 submit a completed cover sheet with your work

 avoid sharing your answers with other students.

i ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Information about how you should complete this assessment can be found in Appendix A of the
Civil Construction Works Student User Guide. Refer to the appendix for information on:

 where this task should be completed

 how your assessment should be submitted.

Note: You must complete and submit an assessment cover sheet with your work. A template is
provided in Appendix B of the Student User Guide. However, if your RTO has provided you with
an assessment cover sheet, please ensure that you use that.

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ACTIVITIES
Complete the following activities:

1. Carefully read the following:

This assessment task requires you to manage civil works design processes for two
projects. If you are completing this in your RTO, this will be as per the project
information provided to you by your assessor. If you are completing this based on a
workplace, this will be for two projects of your choice.

Vocational education and training is all about gaining and developing practical skills
that are industry relevant and that can help you to succeed in your chosen career.
For this reason, basing your project on real projects will mean that you are applying
your knowledge and skills in a relevant, practical and meaningful way!

You will be collecting evidence for this unit in a Project Portfolio. The steps you
need to take are outlined below. Before you begin, complete page 4 of your Project
Portfolio.

2. Design requirements and options.

You are required to interpret and scope design requirements for your two civil
works design projects, as well as identify project design options and a preferred
design. This involves:

 Accessing the requirements for the project, including all relevant

documentation and legislation and policies and procedures.

 Interpreting the requirements for each project based on a review of

requirements and documentation.

 Clarifying any areas in relation to each project and confirming your

understanding of the design requirements.

 Summarising environmental and community impacts and solutions.

 Preparing functional specifications for each project.

 Identifying innovative procedures that can be used to develop the design

concept.

 Investigating and analysing potential design concepts.

Work on Section 1 of your Project Portfolio. The Project Portfolio includes separate
sections for you to document your work in relation to Project 1 and Project 2.

When you have completed the steps above, you are to prepare to present your
work in the next activity.

This means developing a presentation that can be provided to a team (your

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 assessor and fellow students) that addresses all the work you have completed so
far and for both projects.
The purpose of your presentation will be to:

 Present the work you have completed.

 Collaborate with the client (your assessor and fellow students) to make any
improvements required and resolve any issues.

 Clarify any aspects of the work.

 Seeking advice on the suitability of the new technology that may be used to
develop the design (see the section on innovative procedures).

 Check that you have been provided with all of the supporting information
needed.

 Obtain agreement for the work you have completed so far, including a
preferred design concept and confirming that it meets the client’s
requirements.
Prepare your presentation in a format of your choice such as. PowerPoint for use
in the next session. Your presentation will be for approximately 15 minutes and
your assessor will advise you of the date and time.
Please note that at the presentation you will need to show that you present
information using civil works terminology and using listening and questioning
techniques so make sure you prepare for this as part of your presentation
preparation.

3. Presentation.

You are now to provide your presentation to your team as per the instructions
above.
During your presentation, your assessor will be looking to see that you have
interpreted and scoped the design requirements for each project, as well as
identified design options. The outcome will be to identify the preferred design.
Your assessor will also confirm that you use civil works terminology and listening
and questioning techniques.
Make notes on the feedback provided as you will need to document this in your
Portfolio and use it to make improvements/resolve issues.

This should be viewed in person by your assessor as they will need to give you
i
feedback. Make sure you follow the instructions above and meet the timeframes
allocated.
Following your presentation, document the feedback provided in your Portfolio.
Complete Section 1 of your Project Portfolio. The Project Portfolio includes
separate sections for you to document your work in relation to Project 1 and Project

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 2.

4. Civil works initiation, implementation, monitoring support and review.

You are required to initiate, implement, monitor, support and review your two civil
works design projects. This involves:

 Analysing and then selecting which resources, processes and systems are
required for each civil works design project.

 Developing an action plan for each civil works design project to ensure that all
required tasks are documented.

 Coordinating with others to achieve project requirements, including outcomes

and budget.

 Preparing and maintaining all of the documentation that is required for each
civil works design project.

 Reviewing the final design for each civil works design project.

 Implementing the actions plan you have developed for the project.

 Seeking feedback and evaluating design outcomes.

Work on Section 2 of your Project Portfolio. The Project Portfolio includes separate
sections for you to document your work in relation to Project 1 and Project 2.
Please note that your assessor will provide feedback on your working design and
the processes you have used. You will record this feedback in your Portfolio and
respond to it. Following this finalise your Portfolio and submit it as per the
instructions below for activity 5.

5. Submit your completed Project Portfolio.

Make sure you have completed all sections of your Project Portfolio, answered all
questions, provided enough detail as indicated and proofread for spelling and
grammar as necessary.
Submit to your assessor for marking.

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ASSESSMENT TASK 2: CHECKLIST
Student’s name:

Completed
successfully?

Did the student: Yes No Comments

Manage civil works design processes for

two projects?

Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm the

requirements for each project, including
where proposed design including seeking
advice where the design includes non-
standard engineering requirements or
new technology?

Access and interpret documentation

required for each civil works design
project including:

 plans and drawings

 specifications

 design briefs

 engineering survey information

 hydrological, meteorological data

geotechnical data

 cultural and heritage data?

Apply all documentation as above for

each civil works design project?

Confirm the work activity is compliant (i.e.,

meets requirements)?

Confirm that all required specifications as

relevant to client design criteria are
included in the documentation reviewed
for each project?

Provide advice on potential impacts of a

range of factors on the proposed works
for each project including:

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 environmental

 community (including cultural and

heritage factors)?

Provide advice on design options for each

project that take account of the factors
above?

Identify development and implementation

factors for each project and confirm that
they are addressed in the civil works
design criteria?

Prepare and document functional

specifications according to engineering
standards and design specifications?

Seek and obtain client agreement on the

design requirements for each project?

Identify and report on innovative

procedures for developing the design
concept for each project according to
design requirements?

Investigate, analyse and report on

potential design concepts for each project
that meet design requirements?

Collaborate with the client to improve

outcomes and resolve issues associated
with design concept for each project?

Use communication skills including active

listening and questioning to clarify and
confirm understanding of client
information?

Use communication skills including

presenting information using language
relevant to civil construction works?

Analyse, select and document resources,

processes and systems required to
develop the design for each project,
including processes for ensuring that
completed work meets client requirements

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including monitoring?

Coordinate design tasks for each project

to meet the required outcomes and cost
structures?

Develop and check design solution for

each project against engineering
specifications?

Establish documentation management

processes for each project following
workplace requirements?

Check and confirm supporting

documentation required to implement the
design meets workplace requirements?

Check and confirm design for each project

is identified by design documentation and
records specified by client?

Apply documentation control process

specified by client when making changes
to design for each project?

Check and confirm that design

documentation for each project is current
and accurate?

Review the design for each project

including with the client and confirm it
meets client requirements, including
confirming any amendments needed?

Incorporate amendments advised by

client for each design?

Confirm that the design for each project

meets legislative requirements?

Obtain documented approval from the

client for each design?

Implement plans that verify completed

physical work meets client requirements?

Give permission to all those involved in

each project to implement corrective

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action as required based on project
monitoring?

Seek feedback from the commissioning

process for each project to facilitate
corrective actions and design
improvements?

Evaluate design outcome performance

following required workplace procedures?

Evaluate and report on the community

response to design outcome and
document following required workplace
procedures?

Implement plans that verify completed

physical work meets client requirements?

Give permission to all those involved in

each project to implement corrective
action as required based on project
monitoring?

Seek feedback from the commissioning

process for each project to facilitate
corrective actions and design
improvements?

Evaluate design outcome performance

following required workplace procedures?

Evaluate and report on the community

response to design outcome and
document following required workplace
procedures?

Task outcome:  Satisfactory  Not satisfactory

Assessor signature: Muskan Aneja

Assessor name: Muskan Aneja

Date:

FINAL RESULTS RECORD

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 Student name:

Unit code and title: RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes

Assessor name: Muskan Aneja

Date:

FINAL ASSESSMENT RESULTS

Result

Task Type Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Did not submit

Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Questions S U DNS

Assessment Task 2 Project Portfolio S U DNS

Overall unit results C NYC

FEEDBACK

 My performance in this unit has been discussed and explained to me.

 I would like to appeal this assessment decision.

Student signature: _________________________________________ Date: _________________

 I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been
carried out according to the required assessment procedures.

Assessor signature: Muskan Aneja____________________________ Date: _________________

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