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Unit of competency details

RIICFW303D - Install primary ground support (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to RIICFW303A - Install primary ground support 13/Nov/2013
Is superseded by and equivalent to RIICFW303E - Install primary ground supports 24/Jan/2021

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
(View details for release 2) 07/Dec/2014
1 (this release) 14/Nov/2013


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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040301 Building Science And Technology  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040301 Building Science And Technology  02/May/2014 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Not applicable.

Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to install primary ground support in Civil Construction.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Civil construction

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare

1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation to install primary ground support and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, interpret and clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding

1.3 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements

1.4 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements

1.5 Select, and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

1.6 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.7 Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Set out and prepare for primary ground support

2.1 Determine the requirements for ground support construction

2.2 Identify and implement method of ground support installation

2.3 Obtain material required for primary ground support

2.4 Install primary ground support in accordance with the progressive development of the excavation process

2.5 Set out position of sets/rings and points of support

2.6 Prepare component parts of ground support

3. Install primary ground support

3.1 Select relevant primary ground support system

3.2 Install primary ground support system

4. Maintain primary ground support

4.1 Carry out daily inspection of primary ground support to ensure system is secure

4.2 Identify faults and make adjustments to ensure ground support is maintained

4.3 Identify ground faults and determine and carry out support rectifications

5. Clean up

5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

Unit Mapping Information

RIICFW303A Install primary ground support

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

  • locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
  • implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of primary ground support installation including:
  • using correct method for ground support
  • works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation of primary ground support that meets all of the required outcomes including:
  • communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
  • using a range of communication technique and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
  • demonstrates consistent timely completion of primary ground support installation that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:
  • setting out position of sets/rings and points of support
  • installing at least one of the following primary ground support systems to specifications:
  • sets and rings for two (2) projects
  • sheet piling for one (1) project
  • panel and box sets for two (2) projects
  • maintaining primary ground support through inspections, fault identification and implementation of adjustments/rectifications

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of installing primary ground support through:

  • applying organisation, site requirements and procedures for:
  • site and equipment safety requirements
  • foundation work
  • construction principles
  • water erosion
  • project quality requirements
  • civil construction terminology
  • selecting and using relevant tools and equipment safely
  • describing primary ground support systems and their installation techniques
  • describing scaffolding and work platform installation
  • interpreting engineering drawings
  • identifying soil, sand, rock, clay, shale, gravel and silt types and characteristics
  • identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
  • applying and monitoring operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
  • applying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
  • interpreting and complying with materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods
  • project quality requirements
  • civil construction terminology

preparing and/or implementing JSA/JSEA/safe work method statements

Assessment Conditions

  • An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
  • this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
  • this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,
  • an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,
  • where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272