Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIICCM205E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out manual excavation

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICCM205E - Carry out manual excavation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to carry out manual excavation in Civil construction.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.; and industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this unit of competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an industry subject matter expert. The industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or industry sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors, assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and, where no industry standard is specified, should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for manual excavation
  • Access, interpret and apply manual excavation documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
  • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Dig small excavations by hand
  • Confirm the location and specifications of the intended excavation
  • Identify service markers/taped areas
  • Determine and confirm location of underground services and avoid damage/interference
  • Use hand tools, and dig post holes, small pits and trenches to the required dimensions
  • Undertake trench collapse prevention procedures, where excavation is in unstable ground
  • Place barricades around the excavation
       
Element: Complete and isolate the excavation
  • Clean loose material out of excavation using hand tools
  • Check excavation complies with the specification/work instruction
  • Clear loose material away from the edge of excavation
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
  • Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
  • Process written records
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

1. Plan and prepare for manual excavation

1.1 Access, interpret and apply manual excavation documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.6 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities

1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Dig small excavations by hand

2.1 Confirm the location and specifications of the intended excavation

2.2 Identify service markers/taped areas

2.3 Determine and confirm location of underground services and avoid damage/interference

2.4 Use hand tools, and dig post holes, small pits and trenches to the required dimensions

2.5 Undertake trench collapse prevention procedures, where excavation is in unstable ground

2.6 Place barricades around the excavation

3. Complete and isolate the excavation

3.1 Clean loose material out of excavation using hand tools

3.2 Check excavation complies with the specification/work instruction

3.3 Clear loose material away from the edge of excavation

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

4.3 Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

4.4 Process written records

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 documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of manual excavation including:

using manual excavation tools

communicating effectively to receive and clarify work instructions

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the manual excavation in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

identifying the location of underground services

digging post holes, small pits and trenches to the required dimensions

applying trench collapse prevention procedures in unstable ground

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when carrying out manual excavation:

organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

using job safety analyses/safe work methods

achieving project quality outcomes

identifying and reporting on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

organisation of work activities

relevant tools and equipment safely

types, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of manual excavation tools

basic principles of soil technology for civil works

basic trench collapse prevention techniques including benching and battering

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

Civil construction terminology

housekeeping activities

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare for manual excavation

1.1 Access, interpret and apply manual excavation documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.6 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities

1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Dig small excavations by hand

2.1 Confirm the location and specifications of the intended excavation

2.2 Identify service markers/taped areas

2.3 Determine and confirm location of underground services and avoid damage/interference

2.4 Use hand tools, and dig post holes, small pits and trenches to the required dimensions

2.5 Undertake trench collapse prevention procedures, where excavation is in unstable ground

2.6 Place barricades around the excavation

3. Complete and isolate the excavation

3.1 Clean loose material out of excavation using hand tools

3.2 Check excavation complies with the specification/work instruction

3.3 Clear loose material away from the edge of excavation

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

4.3 Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

4.4 Process written records

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply manual excavation documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements 
Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Confirm the location and specifications of the intended excavation 
Identify service markers/taped areas 
Determine and confirm location of underground services and avoid damage/interference 
Use hand tools, and dig post holes, small pits and trenches to the required dimensions 
Undertake trench collapse prevention procedures, where excavation is in unstable ground 
Place barricades around the excavation 
Clean loose material out of excavation using hand tools 
Check excavation complies with the specification/work instruction 
Clear loose material away from the edge of excavation 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 
Process written records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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