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

RIICRC309A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct stabiliser operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICRC309A - Conduct stabiliser operations
Description This unit covers the conduct of stabiliser operations in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, conducting stabiliser pre-operations checks, operating stabilisers, relocating stabilisers, carrying out operator maintenance, 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
  • Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed
  • Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, check them for serviceability, and rectify or report any faults
  • Environmental protection requirements are identified from the project environmental management plan, confirmed and applied to the allotted task
       
Element: Conduct stabiliser pre-operational checks
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturers' and/or site specific requirements
  • Check stabiliser controls and functions for serviceability, focusing on brakes, implements or other attachments and manoeuvrability, and rectify or report any faults
       
Element: Operate stabiliser
  • Identify site hazards associated with stabiliser operations and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk
  • Identify and apply operating techniques for stabiliser to achieve optimum output in accordance with manufacturers' design specifications while achieving specified tolerances
  • Operate stabiliser in accordance with company operating procedures
  • Operate stabiliser to produce results, including mixing materials, using additives and line and length
       
Element: Relocate stabiliser
  • Move stabiliser safely between worksites in accordance with relevant codes and traffic management requirements
  • Prepare stabiliser for relocation
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and/or organisational requirements
  • Carry out routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks
  • Carry out minor maintenance
  • Record performance of machine constantly to enable timely repair of equipment
       
Element: Clean up
  • Clear work area and recycle or dispose of materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
  • 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 the conduct of stabiliser operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of stabiliser operations

working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of stabiliser operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of stabiliser operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

the conduct of stabiliser operations performed on two separate projects and to include the mandatory tasks stated in the Range Statement and the stabilising of an area of at least 500m2 ensuring moisture content, additive application rate, pulverising, mixing, line and length are in accordance with project specifications: this is to be performed utilising two different additive types

the conduct of authorised operator maintenance

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 conduct of stabiliser operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 conduct stabiliser operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting stabiliser operations

apply stabilising techniques, including pulverising, mixing, and the use of additives

apply calculation of material requirements, mix, application rates, uniformity and travel speed

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 conduct stabiliser operations:

basic principles of soil technology for civil works

stabiliser types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

site and equipment safety requirements

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

methods of changing machine attachments

safe operating techniques in all terrain

basic earthworks calculations

civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage

levelling techniques

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

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

Site may include:

car parks

airport runways

container yards

hard stands

footpaths

bikeways

rural roads and highways

urban roads and highways

Materials may include:

imported fill

aggregates

cement

lime

bitumen

other chemicals

Tools and equipment may include:

hand tools and maintenance equipment relevant to the particular stabiliser

Environmental requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust

clean-up management

Hazards may include:

uneven/unstable terrain

trees

fires

overhead and underground services

bridges

buildings

excavations

traffic

embankments

cuttings

structures

hazardous materials

Operate stabiliser may include:

churning up (excavating and remixing) existing fill

refilling in layers using the stabilised material

mixing materials

applying additives

achieving specified line and depth

enhancing the properties of the existing pavement

decreasing permeability

volume change

Additives may include:

cement

lime

bitumen

other chemicals where the existing material is not conducive to cement treatment

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 
Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed 
Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, check them for serviceability, and rectify or report any faults 
Environmental protection requirements are identified from the project environmental management plan, confirmed and applied to the allotted task 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturers' and/or site specific requirements 
Check stabiliser controls and functions for serviceability, focusing on brakes, implements or other attachments and manoeuvrability, and rectify or report any faults 
Identify site hazards associated with stabiliser operations and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk 
Identify and apply operating techniques for stabiliser to achieve optimum output in accordance with manufacturers' design specifications while achieving specified tolerances 
Operate stabiliser in accordance with company operating procedures 
Operate stabiliser to produce results, including mixing materials, using additives and line and length 
Move stabiliser safely between worksites in accordance with relevant codes and traffic management requirements 
Prepare stabiliser for relocation 
Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and/or organisational requirements 
Carry out routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks 
Carry out minor maintenance 
Record performance of machine constantly to enable timely repair of equipment 
Clear work area and recycle or dispose of materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 

Forms

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