Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for retaining wall project
- Requirements of the retaining wall project are clarified with client/supervisor.
- Equipment and material resource requirements are identified according to the scope of the construction work.
- The environmental implications of the proposed work are identified.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to procedures
- Delivery of materials to site is organised according to workplace priorities.
- Mark out site for retaining wall
- Site bunting is erected and safety signage is placed where appropriate.
- Services are determined and located from site plans.
- The position of the retaining wall is marked out according to site and construction plans.
- The location and depth of excavations are determined from site and construction plans.
- Profiles are established to conform to the tolerances designated by the construction plans.
- Survey benchmarks are established.
- Construct retaining wall
- Check quality of work and clean up site
- Quality of finished works is inspected to ensure the standard of the finished project is in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
- The work site is cleaned down in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner
- Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to enterprise guidelines.