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 construct portals | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply construct portals documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding 1.3 Identify, obtain and implement the traffic signage requirements 1.4 Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 1.7 Identify preliminary ground work requirements to support portal surrounds prior to excavation 1.8 Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks |
2. Excavate portal shape | 2.1 Determine location, alignment and direction portals from details contained in job drawings and specifications 2.2 Identify and apply method of construction for portal 2.3 Prepare material for the construction process of the selected portals according to design plans and specifications 2.4 Complete excavation to plan 2.5 Control dust and noise suppression in accordance with EPA and WHS requirements |
3. Support excavation and form portal surrounds | 3.1 Install sheeting and/or first set to specifications 3.2 Excavate and trim battering to design and drainage specifications |
4. Install ground support | 4.1 Identify ground support from project drawings and specifications 4.2 Construct base to detail drawings and specifications 4.3 Install ground support and shotcrete/concrete 4.4 Place drainage and seepage provisions |
5. Conduct housekeeping activities | 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 5.3 Carry out housekeeping activities |
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 relevant legislation documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of constructing portals including:
applying equipment/manual handling techniques
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
identifying, reporting and recording hazards and risks
installation of portals
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the constructing of portals that meets all of the required outcomes including:
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 systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone
demonstrates completion of constructing portals that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
the construction of a portal using an excavation ground support system
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in construct portals through:
basic principles of soil technology for civil works
types and purposes of portals
principles of ground support
types, functions, characteristics and limitations of excavation ground support systems
types, functions, characteristics and limitations of finishing ground support systems
ground support systems installation techniques
construction principles
equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
project quality requirements
civil construction terminology
site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
safety data sheets and materials handling methods
prepared for fire/accident/emergency
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