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

RIICTC304D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Muck out tunnel earthworks

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICTC304D - Muck out tunnel earthworks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to muck out tunnel earthworks 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 to muck out tunnel earthworks
  • Access, interpret and apply muck out tunnel earthworks documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
       
Element: Bar/scale down loose material
  • Identify and position plant and equipment in accordance with job requirements
  • Bar/scale down loose material safely
       
Element: Remove spoil by hand
  • Remove excavated muck
  • Transport muck to spoil heap
       
Element: Load spoil by machine
  • Install spoil haulage lines, rail and conveyor system to engineers’ and/or manufacturer’s specifications
  • Operate mucking machines
  • Inspect and maintain conveyors to schedule
       
Element: Remove spoil
  • Operate hauling engine smoothly
  • Operate continuous conveyor system
  • Maintain dust controls throughout mucking process
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • Carry out housekeeping activities
       
Element: Plan and prepare to muck out tunnel earthworks
  • Access, interpret and apply muck out tunnel earthworks documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
  • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
       
Element: Bar/scale down loose material
  • Identify and position plant and equipment in accordance with job requirements
  • Bar/scale down loose material safely
       
Element: Remove spoil by hand
  • Remove excavated muck
  • Transport muck to spoil heap
       
Element: Load spoil by machine
  • Install spoil haulage lines, rail and conveyor system to engineers’ and/or manufacturer’s specifications
  • Operate mucking machines
  • Inspect and maintain conveyors to schedule
       
Element: Remove spoil
  • Operate hauling engine smoothly
  • Operate continuous conveyor system
  • Maintain dust controls throughout mucking process
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • Carry out housekeeping activities
       


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 muck out tunnel earthworks

1.1 Access, interpret and apply muck out tunnel earthworks documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

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

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

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

2. Bar/scale down loose material

2.1 Identify and position plant and equipment in accordance with job requirements

2.2 Bar/scale down loose material safely

3. Remove spoil by hand

3.1 Remove excavated muck

3.2 Transport muck to spoil heap

4. Load spoil by machine

4.1 Install spoil haulage lines, rail and conveyor system to engineers’ and/or manufacturer’s specifications

4.2 Operate mucking machines

4.3 Inspect and maintain conveyors to schedule

5. Remove spoil

5.1 Operate hauling engine smoothly

5.2 Operate continuous conveyor system

5.3 Maintain dust controls throughout mucking process

6. Conduct housekeeping activities

6.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

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

6.3 Carry out housekeeping activities

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 relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of mucking out of tunnel earthworks including:

applying equipment/manual handling techniques

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the mucking out of tunnel earthworks that meets all of the required outcomes including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone

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

completion of mucking out tunnel earthworks to the required job specification including a minimum of ten (10) cubic metres by machine

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of mucking out of tunnel earthworks through:

soil and rock type characteristics

construction principles

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

safety data sheets and materials handling methods

prepared for fire/accident/emergency

Submission Requirements

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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 muck out tunnel earthworks

1.1 Access, interpret and apply muck out tunnel earthworks documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

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

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

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

2. Bar/scale down loose material

2.1 Identify and position plant and equipment in accordance with job requirements

2.2 Bar/scale down loose material safely

3. Remove spoil by hand

3.1 Remove excavated muck

3.2 Transport muck to spoil heap

4. Load spoil by machine

4.1 Install spoil haulage lines, rail and conveyor system to engineers’ and/or manufacturer’s specifications

4.2 Operate mucking machines

4.3 Inspect and maintain conveyors to schedule

5. Remove spoil

5.1 Operate hauling engine smoothly

5.2 Operate continuous conveyor system

5.3 Maintain dust controls throughout mucking process

6. Conduct housekeeping activities

6.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

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

6.3 Carry out housekeeping activities

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 muck out tunnel earthworks documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 
Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks 
Identify and position plant and equipment in accordance with job requirements 
Bar/scale down loose material safely 
Remove excavated muck 
Transport muck to spoil heap 
Install spoil haulage lines, rail and conveyor system to engineers’ and/or manufacturer’s specifications 
Operate mucking machines 
Inspect and maintain conveyors to schedule 
Operate hauling engine smoothly 
Operate continuous conveyor system 
Maintain dust controls throughout mucking process 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Carry out housekeeping activities 
Access, interpret and apply muck out tunnel earthworks documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 
Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks 
Identify and position plant and equipment in accordance with job requirements 
Bar/scale down loose material safely 
Remove excavated muck 
Transport muck to spoil heap 
Install spoil haulage lines, rail and conveyor system to engineers’ and/or manufacturer’s specifications 
Operate mucking machines 
Inspect and maintain conveyors to schedule 
Operate hauling engine smoothly 
Operate continuous conveyor system 
Maintain dust controls throughout mucking process 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Carry out housekeeping activities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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