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RIICRC301D
Maintain drainage systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to maintain drainage systems 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

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 maintain drainage systems

1.1 Access, interpret and apply drainage systems maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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 correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Locate initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign

1.6 Locate drainage maintenance schedule and records of maintenance history

1.7 Determine temporary stormwater diversion requirement in accordance with existing drainage outlets, site requirements and planned schedule of construction

2. Maintain drainage components

2.1 Regularly inspect and maintain drainage components and rectify or report faults

2.2 Repair drainage components as per initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign

2.3 Flush out drainage system to clear blockages and provide clear flows of fluid

3. Excavate and repair drainage systems

3.1 Determine location of repairs from work order and survey site

3.2 Carry out excavation in accordance with task specifications

3.3 Prepare pipes and accessories in accordance with design method of repair

3.4 Replace pipe sections and join and align to line and specified fall

3.5 Install packing to maintain alignment of pipeline

3.6 Make joints to pipe section junctions in accordance with specification requirements

3.7 Backfill required section

3.8 Conduct inspection and testing of repaired drainage system to determine effectiveness of repairs

4. Maintain open drains

4.1 Maintain open drains to correct line and fall specifications

4.2 Finish surfaces adjoining open drains allowing ease of run off

4.3 Undertake adequate erosion control methods

5. Inspect, clear and repair culverts

5.1 Identify faults in culverts and determine appropriate repair requirements and specifications

5.2 Repair/replace sections and joint to levels and design specifications

5.3 Repair/maintain inlets and outlets in accordance with culvert design and specifications

5.4 Compact backfill

6. Clean up

6.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

6.2 Seal and store/pack unused materials

6.3 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 documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for safe, effective and efficient drainage system maintenance including:

accessing, interpreting and applying documentation relevant to the maintenance of drainage systems

identifying and applying relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements

selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions

determining temporary stormwater diversion requirements

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of drainage systems that meets all of the required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

monitoring hazards and identifying and communicating changes to the work environment during the work process

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

maintaining drainage components to design specifications and functional requirements

applying techniques for locating faults in drainage systems

excavating and repairing drainage systems

conducting inspection and testing of repaired drainage system

maintaining open drains to correct line and fall

finishing surfaces adjoining open drains for ease of run off

undertaking adequate erosion control methods

inspecting, clearing and repairing culverts

clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials

sealing and storing/packing unused materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of maintaining drainage systems through:

accessing, interpreting and applying organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

identifying and managing risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions

setting up work activity

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities

work health and safety

managing waste

selecting and checking for faults, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

carrying out work to drawings and specifications

applying effective maintain drainage systems techniques

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 maintain drainage systems

1.1 Access, interpret and apply drainage systems maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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 correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Locate initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign

1.6 Locate drainage maintenance schedule and records of maintenance history

1.7 Determine temporary stormwater diversion requirement in accordance with existing drainage outlets, site requirements and planned schedule of construction

2. Maintain drainage components

2.1 Regularly inspect and maintain drainage components and rectify or report faults

2.2 Repair drainage components as per initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign

2.3 Flush out drainage system to clear blockages and provide clear flows of fluid

3. Excavate and repair drainage systems

3.1 Determine location of repairs from work order and survey site

3.2 Carry out excavation in accordance with task specifications

3.3 Prepare pipes and accessories in accordance with design method of repair

3.4 Replace pipe sections and join and align to line and specified fall

3.5 Install packing to maintain alignment of pipeline

3.6 Make joints to pipe section junctions in accordance with specification requirements

3.7 Backfill required section

3.8 Conduct inspection and testing of repaired drainage system to determine effectiveness of repairs

4. Maintain open drains

4.1 Maintain open drains to correct line and fall specifications

4.2 Finish surfaces adjoining open drains allowing ease of run off

4.3 Undertake adequate erosion control methods

5. Inspect, clear and repair culverts

5.1 Identify faults in culverts and determine appropriate repair requirements and specifications

5.2 Repair/replace sections and joint to levels and design specifications

5.3 Repair/maintain inlets and outlets in accordance with culvert design and specifications

5.4 Compact backfill

6. Clean up

6.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

6.2 Seal and store/pack unused materials

6.3 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 documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for safe, effective and efficient drainage system maintenance including:

accessing, interpreting and applying documentation relevant to the maintenance of drainage systems

identifying and applying relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements

selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions

determining temporary stormwater diversion requirements

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of drainage systems that meets all of the required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

monitoring hazards and identifying and communicating changes to the work environment during the work process

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

maintaining drainage components to design specifications and functional requirements

applying techniques for locating faults in drainage systems

excavating and repairing drainage systems

conducting inspection and testing of repaired drainage system

maintaining open drains to correct line and fall

finishing surfaces adjoining open drains for ease of run off

undertaking adequate erosion control methods

inspecting, clearing and repairing culverts

clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials

sealing and storing/packing unused materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of maintaining drainage systems through:

accessing, interpreting and applying organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

identifying and managing risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions

setting up work activity

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities

work health and safety

managing waste

selecting and checking for faults, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

carrying out work to drawings and specifications

applying effective maintain drainage systems techniques

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

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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 drainage systems maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Locate initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign 
Locate drainage maintenance schedule and records of maintenance history 
Determine temporary stormwater diversion requirement in accordance with existing drainage outlets, site requirements and planned schedule of construction 
Regularly inspect and maintain drainage components and rectify or report faults 
Repair drainage components as per initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign 
Flush out drainage system to clear blockages and provide clear flows of fluid 
Determine location of repairs from work order and survey site 
Carry out excavation in accordance with task specifications 
Prepare pipes and accessories in accordance with design method of repair 
Replace pipe sections and join and align to line and specified fall 
Install packing to maintain alignment of pipeline 
Make joints to pipe section junctions in accordance with specification requirements 
Backfill required section 
Conduct inspection and testing of repaired drainage system to determine effectiveness of repairs 
Maintain open drains to correct line and fall specifications 
Finish surfaces adjoining open drains allowing ease of run off 
Undertake adequate erosion control methods 
Identify faults in culverts and determine appropriate repair requirements and specifications 
Repair/replace sections and joint to levels and design specifications 
Repair/maintain inlets and outlets in accordance with culvert design and specifications 
Compact backfill 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Seal and store/pack unused materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Access, interpret and apply drainage systems maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Locate initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign 
Locate drainage maintenance schedule and records of maintenance history 
Determine temporary stormwater diversion requirement in accordance with existing drainage outlets, site requirements and planned schedule of construction 
Regularly inspect and maintain drainage components and rectify or report faults 
Repair drainage components as per initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign 
Flush out drainage system to clear blockages and provide clear flows of fluid 
Determine location of repairs from work order and survey site 
Carry out excavation in accordance with task specifications 
Prepare pipes and accessories in accordance with design method of repair 
Replace pipe sections and join and align to line and specified fall 
Install packing to maintain alignment of pipeline 
Make joints to pipe section junctions in accordance with specification requirements 
Backfill required section 
Conduct inspection and testing of repaired drainage system to determine effectiveness of repairs 
Maintain open drains to correct line and fall specifications 
Finish surfaces adjoining open drains allowing ease of run off 
Undertake adequate erosion control methods 
Identify faults in culverts and determine appropriate repair requirements and specifications 
Repair/replace sections and joint to levels and design specifications 
Repair/maintain inlets and outlets in accordance with culvert design and specifications 
Compact backfill 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Seal and store/pack unused materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 

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