Assessment Requirements for RIICPL303D Install sewer pipelines

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for RIICPL303D Install sewer pipelines

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	This unit replaces RIICPL303A Install sewer pipelines
2	Required frequency and volume of evidence amended in Performance evidence. Substantial amendments made in Assessment Conditions field, including: references to Industry Sectors, assessor and subject matter expert experience requirements, how assessment should be conducted and what it should confirm.

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 installation of sewer pipelines including:

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

applying diagnostic techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation of sewer pipelines that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to confirm work/plans/specifications

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

demonstrates completion of installing sewer pipelines that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

determining location, alignment direction, level and grade of sewer pipeline

installing sewer pipeline bedding

installing a minimum of 100 metres of sewer pipe

constructing manholes, inspection and valve chambers, minor structures and thrust blocks

completing pipe joins

performing test procedures, establishing functionality and serviceability

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in installing sewer pipelines through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for;

hazard identification, risk assessment and response

using JSA/JSEA/safe work method statements

project quality measures

using tools/equipment

maintaining excavation/trench safety

confined space entry

site dewatering

using safety data sheets and materials handling methods

using civil construction terminology

using sewer pipe systems and installation procedures

identifying mains pipe and utility services

using concrete and concrete fabrication

using sedimentation and erosion controls

reading and interpreting engineering drawings

identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

identifying valves and flow control devices

construction of water reticulation

calculating pipeline grades and percentages

identifying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

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 in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector	AQF** Level	Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction	1	1 Year
2	2 Years
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)	3-6	3 Years
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction	3-6	5 Years
Other sectors	Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

Links

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