UNIT CODE |
DCSENV618 |
UNIT TITLE |
Use basic environmental concepts in engineering |
APPLICATION |
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. |
ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. 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 |
2. 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 |
3. Describe the interactions between humans and the environment. |
3.1. Outline significant human impacts on the environment since the industrial revolution 3.2. Describe how population adversely impacts on the environment |
4. Describe how dams, agriculture and forests impact on 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 |
5. 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. |
FOUNDATION SKILLS Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
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UNIT MAPPING INFORMATION No equivalent unit. |
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Assessment requirements for DCSENV618 Use basic environmental concepts in engineering |
PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE |
To achieve competency in this unit a person must satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions included in the unit. The person must also:
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then written evidence must be provided at least once for each criterion. |
KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE |
To achieve competency in this unit, a person must demonstrate knowledge of:
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ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS |
Assessment conditions: All assessment must be completed in accordance with work health and safety standards. When assessments are conducted remotely, invigilation software must be used to ensure authenticity of work completed. Model answers or marking guides must be provided for all assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. Assessor Requirements: Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the standards for registered training organisation (RTOs) current at the time of assessment. Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or related field. Assessors must have worked for at least 3 years in industry where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency. The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep their industry knowledge up to date through ongoing professional development. The RTO must take appropriate steps, as an ongoing procedure, to verify information about trainer and assessor’s qualifications, vocational competencies and current industry skills |
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