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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to apply the principles of tunnel construction
   • Access, interpret and apply principles of tunnel construction documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Access, interpret and clarify the specific task information and requirements
   • Ensure a job plan, is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets the tunnel construction task requirements
   • Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans
2. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks is carried out
   • Confirm that the necessary resources are available
   • Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved
   • Ensure appropriate set out of tasks
3. Oversee the execution of tasks
   • Monitor tunnel construction task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes
   • Initiate adjustments to tunnel construction practice or job plan and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes
   • Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded
   • Implement training plans
4. Report on the execution of tasks
   • Complete and submit reports
   • Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks
5. Plan and prepare to apply the principles of tunnel construction
   • Access, interpret and apply principles of tunnel construction documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Access, interpret and clarify the specific task information and requirements
   • Ensure a job plan, is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets the tunnel construction task requirements
   • Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans
6. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks is carried out
   • Confirm that the necessary resources are available
   • Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved
   • Ensure appropriate set out of tasks
7. Oversee the execution of tasks
   • Monitor tunnel construction task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes
   • Initiate adjustments to tunnel construction practice or job plan and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes
   • Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded
   • Implement training plans
8. Report on the execution of tasks
   • Complete and submit reports
   • Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks

Performance Evidence

vidence 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 relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the applying of the principles of tunnel construction that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clear and timely instructions to those involved

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

maintaining clear and legible written records and the reports

demonstrates completion of the principles of tunnel construction that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

successful supervision of tunnel construction tasks

interpreting tunnel construction materials properties and test results

providing recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of tunnel construction tasks

preparation of job plan, which includes at least five (5) of the following:

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

construction materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

occupational health and safety requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

assessment of resource requirements including at least two (2) of the following:

labour

plant, equipment and tools

highway haulage vehicles

construction materials

shoring materials

sub-contractor services

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in applying the principles of tunnel construction through:

engineering survey principles

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

shoring requirements and procedures

slope management requirements and procedures

tunnel construction plant and equipment capabilities and application

operational techniques for the execution of tunnel construction tasks

job plan drafting of and administration requirements and procedures

tunnel construction and related activities’ terminology

set out requirements and procedures

scheduling work activities

relationship between various areas of resources and infrastructure industries

monitoring methods

resource requirements

activities scheduling

estimating principles

civil works construction sequencing

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