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Design a stormwater system
Design a stormwater system
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSIS5016A
CPPSIS5016A
State Code
D1526
D1526
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design and set out a basic stormwater system and associated engineering structures. It requires the ability to undertake all aspects of survey design, including understanding client and registered surveyor requirements and the special characteristics of a given site, and applying relevant legal and statutory requirements to the design. The selection of appropriate equipment and procedures is essential to performing the task safely and efficiently. Functions would be carried out within organisational guidelines.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1Organise resources.
- 1.1 Characteristics of the operating environment and any special equipment or resource requirements are identified according to organisational guidelines.1.2 Equipment is checked to be in good working order.1.3 Manufacturer specifications with regard to the use of equipment are complied with.
2Follow specifications to design stormwater system.
- 2.1 Objectives, principal work activities and constraints are defined and documented according to written survey specifications and client requirements.2.2 Objectives and principal work activities are communicated to relevant personnel.2.3 Details of instruments and basic techniques to be used are considered and evaluated.2.4 Stormwater design is determined according to objectives.
3Conduct the design of a stormwater system.
- 3.1 Calculations using a formula to find pressure at a point and depth of a hydraulic jack are conducted according to design type.3.2 Atmospheric, gauge and absolute pressure are distinguished using measurements made with appropriate measurement equipment.3.3 Pressure on plane and curved surfaces immersed in a liquid is calculated.3.4 Different types of flow that occur in liquids in motion and the value of Reynolds s number are determined.3.5 Discharge is calculated using continuity equation.3.6 Channel flow formula is applied to calculate flow and determine the use of weirs to measure flow.3.7 Equations are applied to calculate flow over sharp-crested weirs in channel measurements.3.8 Hydrologic cycle, elements of meteorology, rainfall and catchment factors affecting rainfall run off are determined.3.9 Correct OHS procedures are observed throughout the process.3.10 Pertinent legislative requirements and legal and statutorystandards are considered and adhered to.
4Discuss design report with work team.
- 4.1 Feedback on surveying data components provided by team members is discussed and acted upon according to organisational guidelines.4.2 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in stormwater design.
5Complete project to clients' requirements.
- 5.1 Completed work is checked against clients' requirements according to the specifications.5.2 Required documentation is completed according to organisational guidelines.5.3 Relevant personnel are informed of the results according to organisational guidelines.5.4 Survey data is archived according to project specifications.
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE801 | CPPSIS5046A | Design a stormwater system | Unit of competency |