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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation to install primary ground support and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret and clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding
   • Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
   • Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements
   • Select, and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Set out and prepare for primary ground support
   • Determine the requirements for ground support construction
   • Identify and implement method of ground support installation
   • Obtain material required for primary ground support
   • Install primary ground support in accordance with the progressive development of the excavation process
   • Set out position of sets/rings and points of support
   • Prepare component parts of ground support
3. Install primary ground support
   • Select relevant primary ground support system
   • Install primary ground support system
4. Maintain primary ground support
   • Carry out daily inspection of primary ground support to ensure system is secure
   • Identify faults and make adjustments to ensure ground support is maintained
   • Identify ground faults and determine and carry out support rectifications
5. Clean up
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
6. Plan and prepare
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation to install primary ground support and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret and clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding
   • Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
   • Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements
   • Select, and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
7. Set out and prepare for primary ground support
   • Determine the requirements for ground support construction
   • Identify and implement method of ground support installation
   • Obtain material required for primary ground support
   • Install primary ground support in accordance with the progressive development of the excavation process
   • Set out position of sets/rings and points of support
   • Prepare component parts of ground support
8. Install primary ground support
   • Select relevant primary ground support system
   • Install primary ground support system
9. Maintain primary ground support
   • Carry out daily inspection of primary ground support to ensure system is secure
   • Identify faults and make adjustments to ensure ground support is maintained
   • Identify ground faults and determine and carry out support rectifications
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

Performance Evidence

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 applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of primary ground support installation including:

using correct method for ground support

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation of primary ground support that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication technique and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of installing primary ground support that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

setting out position of sets/rings and points of support

installing at least one of the following primary ground support systems to specifications:

sets and rings for two (2) projects

sheet piling for one (1) project

panel and box sets for two (2) projects

maintaining primary ground support through inspections, fault identification and implementation of adjustments/rectifications

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of installing primary ground support through:

applying organisation, site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

foundation work

construction principles

water erosion

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment safely

describing primary ground support systems and their installation techniques

describing scaffolding and work platform installation

interpreting engineering drawings

identifying soil, sand, rock, clay, shale, gravel and silt types and characteristics

identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

applying and monitoring operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

applying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

interpreting and complying with materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

preparing and/or implementing JSA/JSEA/safe work method statements

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