Unit of competency details
RIICTC305D - Construct portals (Release 1)
Summary
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Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030901 | Construction Engineering | 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 construct portals 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 to construct portals
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1.1 Access, interpret and apply construct portals documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding
1.3 Identify, obtain and implement the traffic signage requirements
1.4 Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
1.7 Identify preliminary ground work requirements to support portal surrounds prior to excavation
1.8 Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
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2. Excavate portal shape
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2.1 Determine location, alignment and direction portals from details contained in job drawings and specifications
2.2 Identify and apply method of construction for portal
2.3 Prepare material for the construction process of the selected portals according to design plans and specifications
2.4 Complete excavation to plan
2.5 Control dust and noise suppression in accordance with EPA and WHS requirements
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3. Support excavation and form portal surrounds
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3.1 Install sheeting and/or first set to specifications
3.2 Excavate and trim battering to design and drainage specifications
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4. Install ground support
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4.1 Identify ground support from project drawings and specifications
4.2 Construct base to detail drawings and specifications
4.3 Install ground support and shotcrete/concrete
4.4 Place drainage and seepage provisions
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5. Conduct housekeeping activities
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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
5.3 Carry out housekeeping activities
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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
RIICTC305A Construct portals
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 relevant legislation documentation, policies and procedures
- implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of constructing portals including:
- applying equipment/manual handling techniques
- selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
- identifying, reporting and recording hazards and risks
- installation of portals
- works effectively with others to undertake and complete the constructing of portals that meets all of the required outcomes including:
- organising work activities to meet all task requirements
- communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
- using a range of communication techniques and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone
- demonstrates consistent timely completion of constructing portals that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:
- the construction of a portal using an excavation ground support system
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in construct portals through:
- basic principles of soil technology for civil works
- types and purposes of portals
- principles of ground support
- types, functions, characteristics and limitations of excavation ground support systems
- types, functions, characteristics and limitations of finishing ground support systems
- ground support systems installation techniques
- construction principles
- equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
- project quality requirements
- civil construction terminology
- site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
- safety data sheets and materials handling methods
- prepared for fire/accident/emergency
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
