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Produce an engineering design for drainage pipes and culverts

Produce an engineering design for drainage pipes and culverts

Module
National Code
VU23952
State Code
BB712
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2026
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to apply principles of design for drainage pipes and culverts for an urban or rural road using appropriate drainage standards.

It requires the ability to apply the basic concepts in engineering hydrology to estimate flood flow magnitude and apply basic culvert and drainage design practices.

The unit of competency applies to a person working at paraprofessional level in a civil engineering environment where the design of roads is undertaken.

No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of accreditation.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Identify drainage design requirements
  • 1.1 Occupational health and safety/workplace health and safety (OHS/WHS) requirements and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and interpreted and followed
  • 1.2 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Drainage design requirements are identified from documentation, work requests and/or discussion with appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the workplace
Access drainage design references
  • 2.1 Resources and equipment needed for the task are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation
  • 2.2 On site reconnaissance to gather surveying data, measurements, photographs and other required information for the drainage design project is completed
  • 2.3 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and workplace procedures
Prepare the design
  • 3.1 Using the concepts in engineering hydrology to estimate flood flow magnitude and relevant Australian standards, a culvert with underground drainage network is developed
  • 3.2 Design is reviewed with appropriate personnel and amended as required to provide the optimum drainage solution
Present and store final design
  • 4.1 File naming conventions, storage and back up processes are followed in accordance with workplace procedure
  • 4.2 Drawings are outputted to printer/plotters or issued as PDF files
  • 4.3 Final design is presented to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZ207 VU22547 Produce an engineering design for drainage pipes and culverts Module
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BHW56 52950WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering Accredited course