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Produce an engineering design for a steel structure

Produce an engineering design for a steel structure

Module
National Code
VU23959
State Code
BB748
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2026
Field of Education
030903 - Structural Engineering
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to complete an engineering project which includes the design for a steel structure.

It requires the ability to locate and use appropriate design references, perform engineering calculations and apply design principles for a range of steel structure components.

The unit applies to a person working at paraprofessional level in a civil engineering environment where design of steel structures 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 steel structure to be designed
  • 1.1 Occupational health and safety/workplace health and safety (OHS/WHS) requirements and environmental requirements for a given work area are determined and followed
  • 1.2 Design requirements for the steel structure are identified from the design brief and instructions
  • 1.3 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the workplace
  • 1.4 Resources and equipment needed for the task are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
Plan design approach
  • 2.1 Design project documentation is collected and analysed
  • 2.2 Design references and equipment are set up to complete the design, in accordance with relevant Australian standards regulations and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussion with appropriate personnel, job specifications and workplace procedures
Complete the design
  • 3.1 Design aids and references are used in accordance with relevant Australian standards, manufacturer manuals and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Calculations are preformed to determine dimensions of individual components, loads and stresses applied to the steel structure
  • 3.3 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
  • 3.4 Steel structure design is completed to conform to relevant Australian standards, regulations and design brief
  • 3.5 Completed design is reviewed against job specifications with appropriate personnel and amended as required to provide optimum solution
Present results and store equipment
  • 4.1 Final design is presented and discussed with appropriate personnel
  • 4.2 Design references and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Final design is archived according to workplace procedures
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZ210 VU22551 Produce an engineering design for a steel structure Module
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BHW56 52950WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering Accredited course