Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to direct with cast insitu piling operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for

apply offset pegging techniques

apply pile locating techniques

apply maintenance requirements and procedures

interpret engineering drawings

apply operational safety requirements

apply environmental requirements

apply environmentally sensitive fluids and materials disposal requirements and procedures

apply chemical and fuel safety measures

apply hazardous goods handling techniques

apply manual lifting techniques

work wearing personal protective equipment

apply cast insitu piling operation techniques

apply maintenance requirements and procedures

apply work tasks organising techniques

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to assist with cast insitu piling operations

hazard identification and risk management procedures

site personal protective equipment requirements

site and equipment health and safety procedures

site environmental and heritage requirements and constraints

emergency procedures

isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

safe work method statement andor Job safety analysis requirements and procedures

environmental requirements and procedures

water erosion issues

types and characteristics of soil sand rock clay shale gravel and silt and water table

civil construction terminology

civil construction procedures

foundation work procedures

machine characteristics technical capability and limitations

the boring process for cast insitu piles and their installation techniques

techniques for installing piles in water

project quality requirements

work platform installation requirements and procedures

operational maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

machine operational procedures

isolation procedures

maintenance systems and procedures

site record keeping requirements

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for assisting with cast insitu piling operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient assisting with cast insitu piling operations which is to include

preparation and boring of a hole to install a minimum of one caisson including reinforcement construction and placing concrete to that caisson

working with others to undertake and complete the cast insitu piling operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of cast insitu piling operations that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes of the workplace context

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes including

preparation and boring of a hole to install a minimum of one caisson including reinforcement construction and placing concrete to that caisson

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete cast insitu piling operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

Hazards may include:

Inspect and prepare work area may include:

Safety requirements may include:

Environmental Requirements may include:

Coordination requirements may include:

Personal protective equipment includes:

Tools and equipment will include:

Hazardous and emergency situations may include: