Course Title: Apply environmental solutions to civil engineering projects

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6162 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)

Course Title: Apply environmental solutions to civil engineering projects

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

CIVE7789

City Campus

TAFE

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term2 2019,
Term1 2020,
Term2 2020,
Term1 2021,
Term2 2021

CIVE7789

City Campus

TAFE

520T Future Technologies

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2022,
Term2 2022,
Term1 2023,
Term2 2023,
Term1 2024

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to undertake an environmental study as part of a civil engineering project.  The unit includes the potential impact of the environment on a civil engineering project, preparation for and undertaking an environmental study and selecting and integrating an appropriate solution.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

NIL



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VU22545 Apply environmental solutions to civil engineering projects

Elements:

1. Identify environmental impact

2. Select appropriate environmental solution

3. Integrate environmental solution


Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements


Overview of Assessment

Assessments are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks:

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course, you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:


Assessment 1: Project Proposal

Assessment 2: Project Execution and Reporting Assessment 3: Environmental Management Plan  Assessment 4: Knowledge Questions 
Assessment Mapping Matrix 
Element/
Performance
Criteria Covered
Project Proposal Project Execution and Reporting Environmental Management Plan Knowledge Questions
1.1 X


1.2 X


1.3

X
1.4

X
1.5

X
2.1 X


2.2

X
2.3

X
2.4

X
3.1 X


3.2

X
3.3

X
3.4

X
3.5

X