Assessment Requirements for RIICPL303E Install sewer pipelines

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for RIICPL303E Install sewer pipelines

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 6.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

install sewer pipelines on at least two occasions, including:

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

installing sewer pipeline bedding

installing at least 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.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to install sewer pipelines, including:

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

applying diagnostic techniques

completing written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

communicating with others to confirm work plans and specifications

using communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

legislation required to install sewer pipelines

policies, procedures and documentation required to install sewer pipelines, including those relating to:

hazard identification, risk assessment and response

project quality measures

using tools and equipment

maintaining excavation and trench safety

confined space entry

site dewatering

emergency response

work health and safety

environmental protection

waste management

communication techniques and equipment

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

job plans and specifications

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

manufacturer specifications for required plant and equipment

workplace recording requirements

civil construction terminology relevant to installing sewer pipelines

principles and techniques for effective installation of sewer pipelines, including those relating to:

using and installing sewer pipe systems

identifying mains pipe and utility services

using concrete and concrete fabrication

using sedimentation and erosion controls

reading and interpreting engineering drawings

identifying valves and flow control devices

construction of water reticulation

calculations for pipeline grades and percentages

types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to install sewer pipelines

components of job safety analyses (JSAs), job safety environmental analyses (JSEAs), safe work method statements (SWMS)

components of safety data sheets (SDS) and materials handling methods.

Assessment Conditions

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to install sewer pipelines

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

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

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector	AQF indicator level***	Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure	1	1 year
2	2 years
Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure	3-6	3 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.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII implementation guide located on VETNet.

**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272