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RIICTC401D
Apply the principles of tunnel construction

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of tunnel construction in Civil construction.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles.

No licensing, legislative 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 apply the principles of tunnel construction

1.1 Access, interpret and apply principles of tunnel construction documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Access, interpret and clarify the specific task information and requirements

1.3 Ensure a job plan, is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets the tunnel construction task requirements

1.4 Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans

2. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks is carried out

2.1 Confirm that the necessary resources are available

2.2 Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved

2.3 Ensure appropriate set out of tasks

3. Oversee the execution of tasks

3.1 Monitor tunnel construction task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes

3.2 Initiate adjustments to tunnel construction practice or job plan and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes

3.3 Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded

3.4 Implement training plans

4. Report on the execution of tasks

4.1 Complete and submit reports

4.2 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks

vidence 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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the applying of the principles of tunnel construction that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clear and timely instructions to those involved

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

maintaining clear and legible written records and the reports

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

successful supervision of tunnel construction tasks

interpreting tunnel construction materials properties and test results

providing recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of tunnel construction tasks

preparation of job plan, which includes at least five (5) of the following:

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

construction materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

occupational health and safety requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

assessment of resource requirements including at least two (2) of the following:

labour

plant, equipment and tools

highway haulage vehicles

construction materials

shoring materials

sub-contractor services

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in applying the principles of tunnel construction through:

engineering survey principles

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

shoring requirements and procedures

slope management requirements and procedures

tunnel construction plant and equipment capabilities and application

operational techniques for the execution of tunnel construction tasks

job plan drafting of and administration requirements and procedures

tunnel construction and related activities’ terminology

set out requirements and procedures

scheduling work activities

relationship between various areas of resources and infrastructure industries

monitoring methods

resource requirements

activities scheduling

estimating principles

civil works construction sequencing

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare to apply the principles of tunnel construction

1.1 Access, interpret and apply principles of tunnel construction documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Access, interpret and clarify the specific task information and requirements

1.3 Ensure a job plan, is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets the tunnel construction task requirements

1.4 Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans

2. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks is carried out

2.1 Confirm that the necessary resources are available

2.2 Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved

2.3 Ensure appropriate set out of tasks

3. Oversee the execution of tasks

3.1 Monitor tunnel construction task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes

3.2 Initiate adjustments to tunnel construction practice or job plan and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes

3.3 Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded

3.4 Implement training plans

4. Report on the execution of tasks

4.1 Complete and submit reports

4.2 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks

vidence 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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the applying of the principles of tunnel construction that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clear and timely instructions to those involved

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

maintaining clear and legible written records and the reports

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

successful supervision of tunnel construction tasks

interpreting tunnel construction materials properties and test results

providing recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of tunnel construction tasks

preparation of job plan, which includes at least five (5) of the following:

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

construction materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

occupational health and safety requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

assessment of resource requirements including at least two (2) of the following:

labour

plant, equipment and tools

highway haulage vehicles

construction materials

shoring materials

sub-contractor services

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in applying the principles of tunnel construction through:

engineering survey principles

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

shoring requirements and procedures

slope management requirements and procedures

tunnel construction plant and equipment capabilities and application

operational techniques for the execution of tunnel construction tasks

job plan drafting of and administration requirements and procedures

tunnel construction and related activities’ terminology

set out requirements and procedures

scheduling work activities

relationship between various areas of resources and infrastructure industries

monitoring methods

resource requirements

activities scheduling

estimating principles

civil works construction sequencing

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 principles of tunnel construction documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Access, interpret and clarify the specific task information and requirements 
Ensure a job plan, is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets the tunnel construction task requirements 
Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans 
Confirm that the necessary resources are available 
Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved 
Ensure appropriate set out of tasks 
Monitor tunnel construction task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes 
Initiate adjustments to tunnel construction practice or job plan and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes 
Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded 
Implement training plans 
Complete and submit reports 
Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks 
Access, interpret and apply principles of tunnel construction documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Access, interpret and clarify the specific task information and requirements 
Ensure a job plan, is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets the tunnel construction task requirements 
Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans 
Confirm that the necessary resources are available 
Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved 
Ensure appropriate set out of tasks 
Monitor tunnel construction task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes 
Initiate adjustments to tunnel construction practice or job plan and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes 
Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded 
Implement training plans 
Complete and submit reports 
Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks 

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