Unit of competency details
RIICFW304D - Conduct pile driving operations (Release 1)
Summary
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030717 | Plant And Machine Operations | 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 conduct pile driving operations in Civil Construction.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Unit Sector
Civil construction
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Plan and prepare
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1.1 Access, interpret and apply pile driving documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, interpret, 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
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2. Locate pile positions and establish piling rig plant
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2.1 Establish location for piles from reference points and set out
2.2 Establish plant and equipment in position and conduct pre-start checks
2.3 Prepare and check pile for conformity
2.4 Identify and protect area for pile driving
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3. Drive pile
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3.1 Manoeuvre pile into position using the piling rig
3.2 Set up piling rig and drive pile into place
3.3 Carry out splicing or jointing
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4. Remove piling rig
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4.1 Dismantle plant and equipment
4.2 Relocate piling rig in preparation for next piling installation
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5. Clean up
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5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
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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
RIICFW304A Conduct pile driving operations
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
- works effectively with others to undertake and complete pile driving operations that meets all 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 and timely completion of pile driving operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:
- conducting pre start-checks
- identifying and protecting area for pile driving
- driving a minimum of two (2) timber piles or two (2) pre-cast concrete piles
- driving using at least one (1) of the three pile hammering methods
- dismantling and relocating piling rig
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting pile driving operations through:
- applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
- site and equipment safety requirements
- foundation work
- construction principles
- water erosion
- project quality requirements
- civil construction terminology
- driving piles
- selecting and using relevant tools and equipment safely
- identifying and reporting hazards related to the worksite and work activity
- describing piles 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
- describing processes for installing piles in water
- identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
- describing site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
- interpreting and complying with materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods
- 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
