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Use basic environmental concepts in engineering
Use basic environmental concepts in engineering
Module
National Code
DCSENV636
DCSENV636
State Code
BD854
BD854
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/09/2026
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic environmental concepts in engineering.
The unit of competency is applied by drafting personnel and technicians in a civil and structural engineering environment, operating as part of a design and/or construction team, to apply environmental principles to projects.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
The unit of competency is applied by drafting personnel and technicians in a civil and structural engineering environment, operating as part of a design and/or construction team, to apply environmental principles to projects.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Determine the effects of the oceans and atmosphere on the environment.
- 1.1 Outline the impacts of the oceans and atmosphere on the land environment.
- 1.2 Outline the carbon cycle and greenhouse effect.
- 1.3 Identify major Australian environmental legislation and policies relevant to ocean and atmospheric protection.
Describe the fundamental elements of the global ecosystem.
- 2.1 Identify at least 5 key features of the global ecosystem.
- 2.2 Describe how the food-chain operates.
Describe the interactions between humans and the environment.
- 3.1 Outline significant human impacts on the environment since the industrial revolution.
- 3.2 Explain how population impacts the environment and describe initiatives or measures that manage these impacts.
Describe how dams, agriculture and forests impact the environment.
- 4.1 Identify significant environmental impacts of dams.
- 4.2 Identify significant environmental impacts of deforestation.
- 4.3 Describe agricultural land salination and identify typical causes.
- 4.4 Describe the interrelationship between dams, agriculture, and forests within environmental systems.
Develop and rank strategies to achieve sustainable development.
- 5.1 Evaluate given options for sustainable development in an example of a construction project against given assessment criteria to identify risks and priorities.
- 5.2 Prepare a written report on strategies to implement the preferred options in a given example of a construction project.
- 5.3 Deliver a presentation.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ011 | DCSENV618 | Use basic environmental concepts in engineering | Module |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHW56 | 52950WA | Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering | Accredited course |
| BHW53 | 52951WA | Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering | Accredited course |