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RIICCM208D
Carry out basic levelling

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to carry out basic levelling 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.

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Evidence Required

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1. Plan and prepare for basic levelling

1.1 Access, interpret and apply basic levelling documentation, and ensure the work activity is complaint

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.6 Select equipment and/or attachments for work activities, and check for faults and serviceability within specified tolerances

1.7 Identify environmental protection requirements

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Establish offsets to plans and drawings

2.1 Establish offset and recovery pegs from survey controls to specified plans and drawings

2.2 Re-establish earthwork and pavement control lines from offsets and/or recovery pegs

2.3 Establish drainage offsets from survey control

3. Set up and use levelling device

3.1 Identify heights to be transferred/established from project plans or instructions

3.2 Set up and use levelling instruments, and complete levelling

3.3 Transfer heights from the known to the required

3.4 Document results of levelling procedure

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

4.3 Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

4.4 Process written records

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for basic levelling

1.1 Access, interpret and apply basic levelling documentation, and ensure the work activity is complaint

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.6 Select equipment and/or attachments for work activities, and check for faults and serviceability within specified tolerances

1.7 Identify environmental protection requirements

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Establish offsets to plans and drawings

2.1 Establish offset and recovery pegs from survey controls to specified plans and drawings

2.2 Re-establish earthwork and pavement control lines from offsets and/or recovery pegs

2.3 Establish drainage offsets from survey control

3. Set up and use levelling device

3.1 Identify heights to be transferred/established from project plans or instructions

3.2 Set up and use levelling instruments, and complete levelling

3.3 Transfer heights from the known to the required

3.4 Document results of levelling procedure

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

4.3 Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

4.4 Process written records

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply basic levelling documentation, and ensure the work activity is complaint 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements 
Select equipment and/or attachments for work activities, and check for faults and serviceability within specified tolerances 
Identify environmental protection requirements 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Establish offset and recovery pegs from survey controls to specified plans and drawings 
Re-establish earthwork and pavement control lines from offsets and/or recovery pegs 
Establish drainage offsets from survey control 
Identify heights to be transferred/established from project plans or instructions 
Set up and use levelling instruments, and complete levelling 
Transfer heights from the known to the required 
Document results of levelling procedure 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 
Process written records 

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