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

RIICRC204A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install and maintain roadside fixtures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICRC204A - Install and maintain roadside fixtures
Description This unit covers the installation and maintenance of roadside fixtures in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, installing guide posts and delineators, erecting guardrails, erecting road fencing, repairing roadside fixtures, maintaining signs, and cleaning up. 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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:Civil construction
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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 compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Identify and apply relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities
  • Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
  • Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
  • Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
  • Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
       
Element: Install guide posts and delineators
  • Set out job to alignment and locations according to job drawings and specifications
  • Excavate holes for poles to specification requirements
  • Install guideposts to specification
  • Install delineators to specification
       
Element: Erect guardrails
  • Set out position of guardrails according to drawings
  • Finish guardrails according to specifications
  • Erect and/or install guardrails in the correct location
       
Element: Erect road fencing
  • Set out and excavate positions of fence line and post hole
  • Install fence posts plumb and to alignment
  • Fit and fix rails, cladding mesh or panels
       
Element: Repair roadside fixtures
  • Identify roadside fixture faults and determine methods of repair
  • Carry out repairs and routine maintenance
       
Element: Maintain signs
  • Maintain signs and support structures
  • Carry out repairs
  • Replace reflective patches in accordance with cyclic maintenance program
       
Element: Clean up
  • Clear work area and recycle or dispose of materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
  • Store or stack unused 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.

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 installing and maintaining roadside fixtures

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of roadside fixture installation and maintenance

working with others to undertake and complete the installation and maintenance of roadside fixtures in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the installation and maintenance of roadside fixtures that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

as an individual or as a member of a two-three person team, undertake and complete the following:

installation of 10 metres of guardrail and finish ends

installation of two guide posts and delineators

replacement of two signs, and

erection of 10 metres of roadside fencing to specification

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.

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

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.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the installation and maintenance of roadside fixtures

Guidance information for assessment

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


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.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to install and maintain roadside fixtures:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for installing and maintaining roadside fixtures

organise work activities

select and use relevant tools and equipment safely

identify and report on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

communicate effectively to receive and clarify work instructions

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to install and maintain roadside fixtures:

roadside signage systems

civil construction terminology

types, characteristics and installation/ maintenance techniques of roadside and kerb fixtures

types, characteristics and installation/ maintenance techniques of roadside fencing

types, characteristics and installation/ maintenance techniques of roadside fixtures

site and equipment safety requirements

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

project quality requirements

JSAs/safe work method statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Safety requirements may include:

OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with high voltage power lines, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distances are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement

recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials

emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

Signage may include:

escort vehicles

highway traffic signs

site safety signage

temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians

barricades

traffic conditions signage

Tools and equipment may include:

crow bars

shovels

spanners

hammers

screwdrivers

mechanical plant

picks

saws

concrete mixers

ladders

restricted height scaffolding

EWPs

Environmental requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust

clean-up management

Guideposts may include:

timber

plastic

steel/galvanised

associated installation devices

Guardrails may be either:

rigid

flexible

Fence may include:

chainwire

mesh

plain wire

barbwire

netting

Roadside fixtures may include:

guard rails

guide posts

fencing

signs

Signs may include:

traffic hazard signs

street signs and lights

speed signs

destination

information signs

tourist signs

supportive framework

poles

posts

Materials may include:

aluminium sections

steel sections

timber

concrete

brackets and fastenings

bolts

bearers and uprights

paints

fencing materials

reflective materials

footing materials

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 compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Identify and apply relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities 
Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task 
Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 
Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 
Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task 
Set out job to alignment and locations according to job drawings and specifications 
Excavate holes for poles to specification requirements 
Install guideposts to specification 
Install delineators to specification 
Set out position of guardrails according to drawings 
Finish guardrails according to specifications 
Erect and/or install guardrails in the correct location 
Set out and excavate positions of fence line and post hole 
Install fence posts plumb and to alignment 
Fit and fix rails, cladding mesh or panels 
Identify roadside fixture faults and determine methods of repair 
Carry out repairs and routine maintenance 
Maintain signs and support structures 
Carry out repairs 
Replace reflective patches in accordance with cyclic maintenance program 
Clear work area and recycle or dispose of materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 
Store or stack unused materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIICRC204A - Install and maintain roadside fixtures
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Assessment Record Sheet

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