Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish site facilities for drainage and concrete construction
   • Work is planned and programmed to be undertaken in accordance with drawings, specifications and other documentation.
   • Work site is prepared and maintained in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and regulations.
   • Traffic control is planned at job site and signed in accordance with relevant Australian standards.
   • Underground and overhead obstructions and other utility services are identified.
   • Appropriate signage is selected, established and maintained at work site.
2. Construct appropriate pits and manholes
   • Plant, equipment, tools and materials to construct manholes and pits are selected.
   • Pits and manholes are constructed according to council requirements.
3. Carry out excavation operations associated with stormwater drainage
   • Appropriate tools, plant and equipment are used to perform trenching operations.
   • Excavation is undertaken, shoring installed and trenches are battered back according to OHS requirements.
   • Appropriate drainage is provided to allow for the diversion of uncontaminated stormwater from the work site.
   • Environmental protector devices are installed as required to meet environmental regulations.
4. Install a variety of drainage pipes
   • Appropriate drainage pipes for stormwater and subsoil drainage are installed to meet specified requirements.
   • Trench bottoms are prepared and laid using appropriate tools, control devices, equipment, bedding and drainage materials, in accordance with drawings and specifications.
   • Trenches are backfilled using appropriate backfill, in accordance with specified requirements.
5. Maintain records relating to drainage
   • Information is recorded in accordance with council and legislative requirements.
   • Details are recorded clearly, accurately and legibly.
   • Records are secured, accessible and up to date.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

written and verbal communication skills reading and interpreting plans and specifications and plant and equipment capabilities civil works construction techniques and methods calculating quantities tradespecific skills related to work undertaken material testing

Required Knowledge

OHS requirements construction and maintenance practices materials technology associated with drainage systems work scheduling inspection testing and monitoring work site traffic management monitoring and testing methods and procedures

Hidden text

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Demonstrated ability to use appropriate materials excavation methods and processes for the construction and maintenance of drainage systems Demonstrated ability to adhere to plans and specifications Demonstrated ability to adhere to relevant OHS practices on site Demonstrated ability to adhere to Australian standards codes of practice and advisory standards
Context of assessment	Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria with particular attention to the critical aspects of evidence and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope of the Range Statement Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package Assessment of the performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit
Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units	To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance	Evidence should be collected over a set period of time which is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations
Resource implications	The learner and the trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

---

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Signage may include:	statutory directional and information road lines and road markings reflectors centre lines directional lines shoulder lines.
Drainage may include:	table drains mitre kerb and channelling gullies run-offs culverts sump baskets end walls gabions subsoil drains stormwater drains manholes and pits leaching leachate control.
Pipes may include:	polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) pipes, reinforced and unreinforced concrete pipes, and corrugated and slotted PVC pipes concrete joints: butt, socket mortar, socket mastic and socket rubber ring PVC joints: insert and flared compression rubber gasket FRC joints: gibault, machined and rubber joints.
Types of records may include:	test reports job diaries instructions correspondence time sheets accident reports costing sheets.
Hidden text

---