Course Title: Implement site investigation procedures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: CIVE7782

Course Title: Implement site investigation procedures

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

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

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Dr M M Younus Ali
Course Coordinator and Teacher
School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences (SVEHS)
Building 57, Level 5, Room 34
RMIT University (City Campus)
115 Queensberry Street, Carlton South
VIC  3053, Australia
Tel: +61 3 9925 4646
Email: m.m.younus.ali@rmit.edu.au

 

Dr. Amita Iyer
Program Manager
School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS)
Program Manager
Tel: (03) 9925 8311
Fax: (03) 9925 4189
Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to apply site investigation procedures and geological studies in accordance with the relevant Australian standards.  The unit includes practical activities and tests that are common to site investigation, testing and engineering analysis of soils, identifications of major rock and mineral types, setting up, calibrating and operating test equipment and reporting requirements. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VU22484 Implement site investigation procedures
Element:	3. Conduct test and analyse results
Performance Criteria:	3.1 OHS/WHS requirements for carrying out the work are followed.   3.2 Equipment/machines/plant is checked as being isolated in strict accordance with OHS/WHS requirements, where necessary.   3.3 Test is conducted to job requirements in accordance with Australian Standards.   3.4 Test equipment is operated/used to Australian Standards.   3.5 Results are recorded and analysed.   3.6 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures.   3.7 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
Element:	4. Document and report results
Performance Criteria:	4.1 OHS/WHS requirements for completing the work are followed.   4.2 Results are recorded, analysed and reported according to enterprise procedures.   4.3 Results are stored and archived according to enterprise procedures.
Element:	1. Identify site location and materials to be  tested  and analysed
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Occupational Health and Safety/Workplace Health and Safety (OHS/WHS) and environmental requirements for a given work area are determined.   1.2 Established OHS/WHS requirements and risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation of the work area.   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 site location, testing and analysis task are identified from documentation, work requests or discussions with appropriate personnel.   1.5 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated 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.
Element:	2. Plan test and analyse
Performance Criteria:	2.1 OHS/WHS requirements for carrying out the work are followed.   2.2 Equipment/machines and procedures are checked as being in accordance with OHS/WHS requirements.   2.3 The history of the site and materials to be tested are identified and recorded.   2.4 Test equipment is checked for calibration and conforming to Australian Standard.   2.5 Materials to be tested are prepared to Australian and/or local standards or regulations in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Learning Outcomes

Refer to elements

Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practicals
• Review questions
• Case projects
• Lab reports

 

 Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA 1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency VU22484 in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

 The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week	Topics Delivered	Elements/Performance Criteria
1	Introduction and OH&S (Identification and documentation of OH&S issues and environmental requirements in the lab and in the field, and methods of reporting control measurements to appropriate personnel), Minerals and Rock classification.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1
2	Minerals, Rock classification and Point Load Testing) (Point Load Lab week 3-4)	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
3 - 4	Methods of Soil classification and Soil phase relations	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
5	Soil classification tests (Sieve Analysis Lab week 6-7)	2,1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
6	Soil Particle density Test	2,1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
7	Site observation, supervision and site investigation methods	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5,3.6,3.7, 4.1, 4.2
8	Test 1	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
9	Soil classification tests (Atterberg Limits Lab week 10-11)	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
10	Soil and Aggregate sampling methods	2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2
11 - 12	Compaction test (Standard and/or Modified)  (Compaction Test Lab week 13-14)	2,1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
13	California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2,4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
14	Geological and geophysical site investigation methods (Selection of site location, testing methods, and test equipment in accordance with enterprise procedures).	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
15	Standard Penetration Test (SPT)	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2,4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
16	The behaviour of engineering soils and soil stabilization methods, and consolidation of soils	1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2
17 - 18	Test 2	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

AS1289, AS1141, AS1726

Overview of Assessment

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:  Test 1 

Assessment 2: Practical laboratory tests

Assessment 3: Test 2 

These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered	Test 1	Practical laboratory tests	Test 2
1.1	x	x	x
1.2		x
1.3		x
1.4	x	x	x
1.5		x
1.6		x
2.1	x	x	x
2.2		x
2.3	x	x	x
2.4	x	x	x
2.5	x	x	x
3.1	x	x	x
3.2		x
3.3	x	x	x
3.4		x
3.5	x	x	x
3.6		x
3.7		x
4.1	x	x	x
4.2	x	x	x
4.3	x	x	x

 

 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Test 1
Assessment 2: Practical laboratory tests
Assessment 3: Test 2

To be deemed competent (CA) in this course, student will need to gain satisfactory (S) results in all three assessments.

This course will be assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent.

 

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs VU22484 Elements & Performance Criteria

VU22484 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

4.1

4.2

4.3

Test 1

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Practical  laboratory tests

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Test 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Assessments

EA1.1

EA1.2

EA1.3

EA1.4

EA1.5

EA1.6

EA2.1

EA2.2

EA2.3

EA2.4

EA3.1

EA3.2

EA3.3

EA3.4

EA3.5

EA3.6

Written Test 1

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Practical laboratory tests

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Written Test 2

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

All Assessments VU22484

3

3

3

1

3

3

3

1

3

1

3

1

1

3

1

1

0 (Blank)

Graduate attribute is not assessed.

1

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element

2

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element

3

Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

Other Information

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities. The estimated time is minimum 20 hours outside the class time.

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

• Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

• assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
• maths and science developmental support and advice
• English language development

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu�.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/student-essentails/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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