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

RIICFW304D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct pile driving operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICFW304D - Conduct pile driving operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct pile driving operations 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.

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; 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
  • 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Drive pile
  • Manoeuvre pile into position using the piling rig
  • Set up piling rig and drive pile into place
  • Carry out splicing or jointing
       
Element: Remove piling rig
  • Dismantle plant and equipment
  • Relocate piling rig in preparation for next piling installation
       
Element: Clean up
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       


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

1.1 Access, interpret and apply pile driving documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding

1.3 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements

1.4 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements

1.5 Select, and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

1.6 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.7 Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks

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

2. Locate pile positions and establish piling rig plant

2.1 Establish location for piles from reference points and set out

2.2 Establish plant and equipment in position and conduct pre-start checks

2.3 Prepare and check pile for conformity

2.4 Identify and protect area for pile driving

3. Drive pile

3.1 Manoeuvre pile into position using the piling rig

3.2 Set up piling rig and drive pile into place

3.3 Carry out splicing or jointing

4. Remove piling rig

4.1 Dismantle plant and equipment

4.2 Relocate piling rig in preparation for next piling installation

5. Clean up

5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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

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

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:

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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

1.1 Access, interpret and apply pile driving documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding

1.3 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements

1.4 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements

1.5 Select, and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

1.6 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.7 Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks

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

2. Locate pile positions and establish piling rig plant

2.1 Establish location for piles from reference points and set out

2.2 Establish plant and equipment in position and conduct pre-start checks

2.3 Prepare and check pile for conformity

2.4 Identify and protect area for pile driving

3. Drive pile

3.1 Manoeuvre pile into position using the piling rig

3.2 Set up piling rig and drive pile into place

3.3 Carry out splicing or jointing

4. Remove piling rig

4.1 Dismantle plant and equipment

4.2 Relocate piling rig in preparation for next piling installation

5. Clean up

5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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 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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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