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RIICRC312
Setup and maintain concrete paver stringlines

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:

- Civil Construction

This unit covers the conduct of setting-up and maintaining concrete paver stringlines in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, inspecting equipment and layout, placing stringlines and pins, installation and removal of access gates and the storage and maintenance of stringlines. 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills



Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting concrete paver stringlines

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of concrete paver stringlines

working with others to undertake and complete the concrete paver stringlines operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of concrete paver stringline operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

conduct concrete paver stringlines operations by:

install and rectify on a minimum of 2 occasions, 2 access points

install pins to correct height and horizontal adjustment for a minimum distance of 500 metres

install step-up flags

tension string lines to specifications

conduct measurement checks

conduct visual inspections and checks

place at least one crossover

demonstrate the removal and storage of a string line.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in Civil Construction. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate’s required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:

working with others to undertake and complete the setting up, monitoring and maintaining concrete paver stringlines

Guidance information for assessment

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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct concrete road paver operations:

coordinating with other team members

following instructions

reading drawings and specifications

reporting faults and hazards

knowing work responsibilities and team member’s responsibilities

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct concrete road paver operations:

levelling techniques

characteristics of clear and appropriate hand signals

services identification

plans/drawings

type of stringline and tension capabilities

techniques on driving in stringline pins/placement of pins within workplace specifications

techniques on tensioning stringline

using a tension metre and different types of tension metres

reporting of faults and hazard identification

workplace equipment safety

working around other workgroups

pre-start SWMS and measurements and calculations

read survey pins

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Safety requirements may include:

OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of first aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with high voltage power lines, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement

recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials

emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

Site may include:

formed/prepared roads

pads

highways

freeways

airport runways

tunnels

rail corridors

housing estates

car parks

container yards

hard stands

footpaths and bikeways

traffic

Task may include:

access and egress vehicle areas

installing pins, stringlines, tension wire lines

levelling stringlines

Traffic may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Plants, tools and equipment may include:

shovels

hammers

PPE

tensioning devices

measuring tapes

depth gauges

standard tool kits

string lines

pins/stakes

survey equipment

communication equipment

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

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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 compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task 
Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 
Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 
Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task 
Conduct visual inspection of stringlinesto ensure compliance with workplace specifications 
Conduct inspection of stringline flags and pins and ensure compliance with worksite plans 
Inspect hand or car winch and other pulling devices for safe and accurate operation 
Conduct visual inspection of ground conditions for conformance to work requirements 
Load and unload stringline pins onto vehicle within workplace specifications 
Set up barricades and exclusion zones around work area/PTE 
Drive in stringline pins and placement of pins within workplace specifications 
Tension stringlines within workplace specifications 
Use tension measuring devices to establish accurate tensions on stringlines 
Set up anchor pins within workplace specifications 
Communicate with work teams using workplace hand or radio communication procedures 
Tie off stringline to anchor pins 
Release stringline from anchor pins 
Set out from survey pins heights/level and undertake visual verification of alignment 
Reset stringline to specification after it breaks 
Release stringline from the flags and fix on ground to allow vehicles to cross 
Install and remove protective devices for crossing vehicles where required 
Verify stringline vertical and horizontal upon resetting via measurement and visual inspection 
Check and maintain clamps, nuts and drive pins 
Clean, check, maintain and store stringline to protect it from damage 

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