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Produce an advanced engineering design for a steel structure

Produce an advanced engineering design for a steel structure

Module
National Code
DCSASS642
State Code
BD851
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/09/2026
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to complete an engineering project brief, including the analysis and advanced design of steel structures from first principles, using appropriate design aids.

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
Identify steel structure to be designed.
  • 1.1 Occupational Health and Safety/Workplace, Health and Safety (OHS/WHS) and environmental requirements for a given work area are clarified.
  • 1.2 Established OHS/WHS requirements and risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation of the work.
  • 1.3 Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified, are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.4 The design is identified from documentation, work requests or discussions with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.5 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved at the work site.
  • 1.6 Resources and equipment needed for the task are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
Plan design approach.
  • 2.1 OHS/WHS requirements for carrying out the work are incorporated in the design plan.
  • 2.2 Documentation relating to design project is collected and analysed.
  • 2.3 Design references and equipment are available to complete the design, to conform to relevant standards or regulations, in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Complete the design.
  • 3.1 OHS/WHS requirements for carrying out the work are followed.
  • 3.2 The design is completed to conform to relevant standards or regulations, in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • 3.3 Design references and equipment are used according to relevant standards, manufacturer’s manuals and enterprise procedures.
  • 3.4 Results are recorded, analysed, examined and applied according to enterprise procedures.
  • 3.5 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures.
  • 3.6 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
Compile, document and present results.
  • 4.1 OHS/WHS requirements for carrying out the work are followed.
  • 4.2 Design references and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • 4.3 Results are recorded, analysed and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • 4.4 Results are stored and archived according to enterprise procedures.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZ211 VU22544 Produce an advanced 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