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Diploma of Public Works

Diploma of Public Works

Accredited course
National Code:
52476WA
State Code:
6490
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/07/2012
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
560
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
09/02/2012
Expiry Date
28/02/2015
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The diploma of public works has been designed to provide the skills and knowledge to assist Associate Engineers and Technical Assistants working in Local Government and other Public Works facilities, as well as Consultant Engineers seeking a better understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirements of Local Government.

Schedule
Participants will complete a total of twelve (12) units consisting of eight (8) core units and four (4) specialist elective units.

Core Units

Eight (8) core units including:

- Five (5) compulsory units
- Three (3) elective units chosen from Group 2
1. Group 1 Core units

Complete eight (8) core units

- Five (5) units chosen form Group 1
- Three (3) units chosen from GROUP 2

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1907 LGACOM502B Devise and conduct community consultations 30 Unit of competency
C5837 LGACOMP025A Manage a local government project 50 Unit of competency
52638 Prepare tenders and confirm and manage contracts 50 Module
C8041 PSPGOV511A Provide leadership 50 Unit of competency
52637 Work effectively within a legislative and regulatory framework 20 Module
2. Group 2 Elective units

Learners to complete minimum of three (3) units from list below:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
52640 Assess and review urban land and water management strategies and plans 40 Module
52643 Develop and review waste management strategy 30 Module
WB251 RIIENV501A Implement and maintain environmental management plan 60 Unit of competency
52644 Manage and maintain public assets 40 Module
52639 Prepare detailed design of local streets 40 Module
52642 Review and evaluate urban and rural development proposals 40 Module
52641 Work effectively in the traffic and transport sector 40 Module
3. Group 3 Specialist units

Traffic Engineering and Transport Management cluster -
Learners must complete three (3) units listed below as a minimum:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C3710 LGAPLAN512A Integrate land use and transport planning 70 Unit of competency
52645 Plan, implement and monitor a local area traffic management strategy 40 Module
WB093 RIICWD526A Prepare detailed traffic analysis 60 Unit of competency
52646 Review and analyse transport systems 40 Module
4. Group 4 Specialist units

Traffic Engineering and Transport Management, additional unit -
Learners must complete the additional unit as below:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C3710 LGAPLAN512A Integrate land use and transport planning 70 Unit of competency
5. Group 5 Specialist units

Road Safety Audit Cluster
Learners to complete three (3) units listed below and one unit from another specialist group 2:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
52648 Conduct a road safety audit on design 40 Module
52650 Conduct a road safety crash investigation 40 Module
52647 Identify and maintain legal compliance with road safety audits 40 Module
6. Group 6 Specialist units

Stormwater Management Cluster -
Learners to complete three (3) units listed below and one unit from another specialist group or Group 2:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
52651 Design stormwater management systems 40 Module
52652 Evaluate, select and design stormwater management devices appropriate to the specified urban form 40 Module
52653 Prepare and implement stormwater management plans 40 Module
7. Group 7 Specialist units

Road and Pavement Design Cluster -
Learners to complete four (4) units listed below:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB665 RIICWD521A Prepare detailed design of flexible pavements 60 Unit of competency
WB075 RIICWD502A Prepare detailed design of lighting 60 Unit of competency
WB080 RIICWD508A Prepare detailed design of rural roads 60 Unit of competency
WB081 RIICWD509A Prepare detailed design of urban roads 60 Unit of competency
8. Group 8 Specialist units

Waste Management Cluster -
Learners to complete four (4) units listed below:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
52654 Develop and manage a landfill waste management site 40 Module
C1970 LGAEHRW503B Implement programs for disposal and containment of waste 40 Unit of competency
C1960 LGAEHRW505B Implement strategies to minimise the impact of waste on the environment 40 Unit of competency
C4300 LGAEHRW507A Plan and coordinate a waste collection or recycling service 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
6489 52003 Diploma of Public Works Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (WA). RTOs wishing to deliver this program must obtain written approval from the copyright holder and be registered by their State Accrediting body.

2. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 52476WA.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Executive Manager, John Ambrose, Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia - WA (IPWEA), PO Box 8463, Perth Business Centre, WA 6849 Tel: 08 9427 0870, Fax: 08 9427 0871.

4. This qualification was entered onto STARS18/7/2012.
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