Assessor Resource

RIICFW307D
Direct cast in-situ piling operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to direct cast in-situ piling operations in Civil Construction.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

1. Plan and prepare to direct in-situ piling operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation to the direction of cast in-situ piling operations and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and resolve coordination requirements before proceeding

1.3 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements

1.4 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements

1.6 Select, and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

1.7 Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks

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

2. Direct the rig, locate and prepare pile positions

2.1 Establishing the location of piles from reference points and set out

2.2 Establish recovery pegs and conduct on-going measurements to ensure correct location

2.3 Position plant and related equipment and conduct pre-start checks

2.4 Provide guidance for boring of holes

2.5 Direct installation of the casing in the bored hole if applicable

2.6 Prepare pile to receive concrete

3. Assist with placing concrete

3.1 Place concrete into pile

3.2 Identify the process of placing concrete in dry situations

3.3 Identify the process of placing concrete in wet situations

4. Carryout post-operational requirements

4.1 Provide direction for the relocation of boring rig

4.2 Provide direction for the removal of boring rig from site on completion of work

4.3 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.4 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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

works effectively with others to direct, undertake and complete cast in-situ piling operations tasks that meet all required outcomes including:

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements and receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication technique and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of cast in-situ piling operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

establishing locations for piles

positioning and checking plant and related equipment

providing guidance for:

boring of holes

relocation and removal of boring rigs

installation of the casing in the bored hole

boring a hole to install a minimum of one (1) caisson, including reinforcement construction and placing concrete to that caisson

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of directing cast in-situ piling operations through:

applying organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

emergency procedures

off-set pegging

pile locating

maintenance requirements

environmentally sensitive fluids and materials disposal

chemical and fuel safety

hazardous goods handling

cast in-situ

piling operation

isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

water erosion issues

civil construction terminology and principles

foundation work

project quality requirements

work platform installation

machine operation

interpreting engineering drawings

placing concrete in wet/dry conditions

monitoring site personal protective equipment requirements

implementing site and equipment health and safety procedures

monitoring and responding to site environmental and heritage requirements and constraints

interpreting and complying with safety data sheets and materials handling methods

preparing and/or implementing safe work method statement and/or Job safety analysis

identifying types and characteristics of soil, sand, rock, clay, shale, gravel and silt and water table

describing machine characteristics, technical capability and limitations

describing the boring process for cast in-situ piles and their installation techniques

describing techniques for installing piles in water

maintaining site record keeping requirements

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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare to direct in-situ piling operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation to the direction of cast in-situ piling operations and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and resolve coordination requirements before proceeding

1.3 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements

1.4 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements

1.6 Select, and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

1.7 Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks

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

2. Direct the rig, locate and prepare pile positions

2.1 Establishing the location of piles from reference points and set out

2.2 Establish recovery pegs and conduct on-going measurements to ensure correct location

2.3 Position plant and related equipment and conduct pre-start checks

2.4 Provide guidance for boring of holes

2.5 Direct installation of the casing in the bored hole if applicable

2.6 Prepare pile to receive concrete

3. Assist with placing concrete

3.1 Place concrete into pile

3.2 Identify the process of placing concrete in dry situations

3.3 Identify the process of placing concrete in wet situations

4. Carryout post-operational requirements

4.1 Provide direction for the relocation of boring rig

4.2 Provide direction for the removal of boring rig from site on completion of work

4.3 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.4 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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

works effectively with others to direct, undertake and complete cast in-situ piling operations tasks that meet all required outcomes including:

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements and receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication technique and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of cast in-situ piling operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

establishing locations for piles

positioning and checking plant and related equipment

providing guidance for:

boring of holes

relocation and removal of boring rigs

installation of the casing in the bored hole

boring a hole to install a minimum of one (1) caisson, including reinforcement construction and placing concrete to that caisson

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of directing cast in-situ piling operations through:

applying organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

emergency procedures

off-set pegging

pile locating

maintenance requirements

environmentally sensitive fluids and materials disposal

chemical and fuel safety

hazardous goods handling

cast in-situ

piling operation

isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

water erosion issues

civil construction terminology and principles

foundation work

project quality requirements

work platform installation

machine operation

interpreting engineering drawings

placing concrete in wet/dry conditions

monitoring site personal protective equipment requirements

implementing site and equipment health and safety procedures

monitoring and responding to site environmental and heritage requirements and constraints

interpreting and complying with safety data sheets and materials handling methods

preparing and/or implementing safe work method statement and/or Job safety analysis

identifying types and characteristics of soil, sand, rock, clay, shale, gravel and silt and water table

describing machine characteristics, technical capability and limitations

describing the boring process for cast in-situ piles and their installation techniques

describing techniques for installing piles in water

maintaining site record keeping requirements

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 documentation to the direction of cast in-situ piling operations and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and resolve coordination requirements before proceeding 
Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements 
Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements 
Select, and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 
Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Establishing the location of piles from reference points and set out 
Establish recovery pegs and conduct on-going measurements to ensure correct location 
Position plant and related equipment and conduct pre-start checks 
Provide guidance for boring of holes 
Direct installation of the casing in the bored hole if applicable 
Prepare pile to receive concrete 
Place concrete into pile 
Identify the process of placing concrete in dry situations 
Identify the process of placing concrete in wet situations 
Provide direction for the relocation of boring rig 
Provide direction for the removal of boring rig from site on completion of work 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Access, interpret and apply documentation to the direction of cast in-situ piling operations and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and resolve coordination requirements before proceeding 
Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements 
Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements 
Select, and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 
Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Establishing the location of piles from reference points and set out 
Establish recovery pegs and conduct on-going measurements to ensure correct location 
Position plant and related equipment and conduct pre-start checks 
Provide guidance for boring of holes 
Direct installation of the casing in the bored hole if applicable 
Prepare pile to receive concrete 
Place concrete into pile 
Identify the process of placing concrete in dry situations 
Identify the process of placing concrete in wet situations 
Provide direction for the relocation of boring rig 
Provide direction for the removal of boring rig from site on completion of work 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 

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