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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare
   • Access, interpret and apply pile driving documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, 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. Locate pile positions and establish piling rig plant
   • Establish location for piles from reference points and set out
   • Establish plant and equipment in position and conduct pre-start checks
   • Prepare and check pile for conformity
   • Identify and protect area for pile driving
3. Drive pile
   • Manoeuvre pile into position using the piling rig
   • Set up piling rig and drive pile into place
   • Carry out splicing or jointing
4. Remove piling rig
   • Dismantle plant and equipment
   • Relocate piling rig in preparation for next piling installation
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 pile driving documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, 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. Locate pile positions and establish piling rig plant
   • Establish location for piles from reference points and set out
   • Establish plant and equipment in position and conduct pre-start checks
   • Prepare and check pile for conformity
   • Identify and protect area for pile driving
   • Manoeuvre pile into position using the piling rig
   • Set up piling rig and drive pile into place
   • Carry out splicing or jointing
8. Remove piling rig
   • Dismantle plant and equipment
   • Relocate piling rig in preparation for next piling installation
   • 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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete pile driving operations that meets all 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 conducting pile driving operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

conducting pre start-checks

identifying and protecting area for pile driving

driving a minimum of two (2) timber piles or two (2) pre-cast concrete piles

driving using at least one (1) of the three pile hammering methods

dismantling and relocating piling rig

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting pile driving operations through:

applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

foundation work

construction principles

water erosion

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

driving piles

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment safely

identifying and reporting hazards related to the worksite and work activity

describing piles 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

describing processes for installing piles in water

identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

describing site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

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

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

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