Unit of competency details
RIIWMG203D - Drain and dewater civil construction site (Release 1)
Summary
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Unit of competency
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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 develops a participant’s skills and knowledge required to drain and dewater civil construction sites in Civil construction.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Civil construction
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Plan and prepare for draining and dewatering
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1.1 Access, interpret and apply drain and dewatering documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
1.4 Select and inspect required plant, tools and equipment and rectify/report any faults
1.5 Identify, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements
1.6 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
1.7 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
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2. Position sedimentation control
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2.1 Position sedimentation controls
2.2 Construct sedimentation control barriers
2.3 Position geo-fabrics and/or woven wire
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3. Remove surface water
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3.1 Establish temporary drainage systems and drain or divert surface and sub-surface water to the storm water drainage system
3.2 Remove slab and site surface water and/or direct to the temporary drainage system
3.3 Fill surface holes and depressions
3.4 Drain surface water to drainage system using adequate fall
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4. Construct sump/wells
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4.1 Locate sump and/or well at the lowest point to be drained
4.2 Construct sumps and/or wells
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5. Remove water from sumps/wells, trenches and pits
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5.1 Install surface or submersible pumps
5.2 Locate surface pump as close as practicable to the sump or well
5.3 Pump water to temporary drainage system
5.4 Disperse discharged water
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6. Clean up
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6.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
6.2 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
RIIWMG203A Drain and dewater civil construction site
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 documentation, policies and procedures
- implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the draining and dewatering of a civil construction site including:
- selecting and using the required tools and equipment
- interpreting and applying work instructions
- draining surface water
- constructing sumps and wells and removing water
- works effectively with others to undertake and complete the draining and dewatering of civil construction sites that meets all of the required outcomes including:
- using a range of communication techniques to convey information to others
- maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
- demonstrates consistent and timely completion of the draining and dewatering of civil construction sites that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:
- dewatering a trench or pit using at least one type of pump on two (2) separate projects
- establishing sedimentation controls for a minimum of one (1) project
- constructing a sump
- installing surface or submersible pumps
- pumping and dispersing water
- draining surface water from a site using surface drains
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in draining and dewatering civil construction sites through:
- identifying and applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
- identifying and complying with construction principles
- interpreting engineering drawings
- identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
- identifying and complying with site isolation and traffic control responsibilities
- using and interpreting civil construction terminology
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
