Course Title: Carry out geometric road design
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6093 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Title: Carry out geometric road design
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
CIVE5678 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015, Term1 2016 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers the competency to design and calculate the geometry of both rural and urban roads using relevant Australian road design standards.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
EDX130B – Use technical mathematics (basic)
EDX140B – Use technical mathematics (advanced)
EDC040B – Perform measurements and layout tasks on construction sites.
EDC050B – Prepare drawings required in the construction of rural roads.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
EAC050B Carry out geometric road design |
Elements: |
1. Design and calculate the horizontal alignment of a roadway centreline. 2. Design and calculate the vertical alignment of a roadway centreline. 3. Design and calculate the combined horizontal and vertical alignment of a roadway centreline. 4. Design an intersection at grade for a given design vehicle. |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 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 detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction