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

RIICFW305D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct cast in-situ pilings operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICFW305D - Conduct cast in-situ pilings operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct cast in-situ pilings 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 AQFC 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 to conduct in-situ pilings operations
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation to boring of cast in-situ piles 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
  • Select plant, tools and equipment and check for faults 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 and prepare pile positions
  • Establish location for piles from reference points and set out
  • Position and check plant and related equipment for operation
  • Bore hole
  • Check caisson for conformity with specification
  • Install caisson in the bored hole
  • Prepare caisson to receive concrete
       
Element: Place concrete
  • Place concrete into caisson
  • Vibrate concrete, removing voids and air pockets
       
Element: Remove boring rig
  • Relocate boring rig to next point of installation operation
  • Remove boring rig from site on completion of work
       
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 to conduct in-situ pilings operations
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation to boring of cast in-situ piles 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
  • Select plant, tools and equipment and check for faults 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 and prepare pile positions
  • Establish location for piles from reference points and set out
  • Position and check plant and related equipment for operation
  • Check caisson for conformity with specification
  • Install caisson in the bored hole
  • Prepare caisson to receive concrete
       
Element: Place concrete
  • Place concrete into caisson
  • Vibrate concrete, removing voids and air pockets
       
Element: Remove boring rig
  • Relocate boring rig to next point of installation operation
  • Remove boring rig from site on completion of work
  • 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 to conduct in-situ pilings operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation to boring of cast in-situ piles 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

1.5 Select plant, tools and equipment and check for faults 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 and prepare pile positions

2.1 Establish location for piles from reference points and set out

2.2 Position and check plant and related equipment for operation

2.3 Bore hole

2.4 Check caisson for conformity with specification

2.5 Install caisson in the bored hole

2.6 Prepare caisson to receive concrete

3. Place concrete

3.1 Place concrete into caisson

3.2 Vibrate concrete, removing voids and air pockets

4. Remove boring rig

4.1 Relocate boring rig to next point of installation operation

4.2 Remove boring rig from site on completion of work

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 cast in-situ pilings operations that meets all 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 cast in-situ piling operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

establishing locations for piles

positioning and checking plant and related equipment

boring a hole to install a minimum of one (1) caisson, including reinforcement construction and placing concrete to that caisson

setting up, relocating and removing boring rig

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting cast in-situ pilings operations through:

applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

site equipment and safety requirements

foundation work

construction principles

water erosion

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment safely

identifying and reporting hazards related to the worksite and work activity

describing bored cast in-situ 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

applying processes for installing piles in water

identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

applying and monitoring operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

applying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

interpreting and complying with 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 to conduct in-situ pilings operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation to boring of cast in-situ piles 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

1.5 Select plant, tools and equipment and check for faults 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 and prepare pile positions

2.1 Establish location for piles from reference points and set out

2.2 Position and check plant and related equipment for operation

2.3 Bore hole

2.4 Check caisson for conformity with specification

2.5 Install caisson in the bored hole

2.6 Prepare caisson to receive concrete

3. Place concrete

3.1 Place concrete into caisson

3.2 Vibrate concrete, removing voids and air pockets

4. Remove boring rig

4.1 Relocate boring rig to next point of installation operation

4.2 Remove boring rig from site on completion of work

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 documentation to boring of cast in-situ piles 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 
Select plant, tools and equipment and check for faults 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 
Position and check plant and related equipment for operation 
Bore hole 
Check caisson for conformity with specification 
Install caisson in the bored hole 
Prepare caisson to receive concrete 
Place concrete into caisson 
Vibrate concrete, removing voids and air pockets 
Relocate boring rig to next point of installation operation 
Remove boring rig from site on completion of work 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Access, interpret and apply documentation to boring of cast in-situ piles 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 
Select plant, tools and equipment and check for faults 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 
Position and check plant and related equipment for operation 
Check caisson for conformity with specification 
Install caisson in the bored hole 
Prepare caisson to receive concrete 
Place concrete into caisson 
Vibrate concrete, removing voids and air pockets 
Relocate boring rig to next point of installation operation 
Remove boring rig from site on completion of work 
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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