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 supervision of the installation of underground service using trenchless technology

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of the installation of underground service using trenchless technology

working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the installation of underground service using trenchless technology

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the installation of underground service using trenchless technology

evidence of the consistent successful supervision of the installation of underground service using trenchless technology

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.

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.

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.

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the installation of underground service using trenchless technology

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the installation of underground service using trenchless technology

Guidance information for assessment

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

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to supervise the installation of underground service using trenchless technology tasks:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret project contract and specification requirements and procedures

interpret manufacturer's requirements and procedures

interpret project site soil and geological data

identify soil and rock types

interpret meteorological data

identify drainage issues

interpret material properties and test results, including compaction test results

interpret project site geotechnical data

interpret project site hydrological data

interpret project engineering survey information

interpret project plans and drawings

interpret project specifications

prepare for and conduct briefings, toolbox and site meeting

prepare of short messages

prepare and presenting of job reports

prepare and maintaining of log books and diaries

provide leadership

apply performance monitoring skills

apply set out requirements and procedures

set up and use levelling devices

establish construction offsets

apply supervisory skills

develop workplace relationships

develop individuals and the team

apply inspection requirements and procedures

calculate quantities for the execution of tasks, including:

volumes

grades

percentages

areas

resource consumption figures, including required supply rates

interpret materials properties and test results

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to supervise the installation of underground service using trenchless technology tasks:

risk assessment and management requirement and procedures

statutory compliance requirements and procedures

occupational health and safety requirements and procedures

environmental management requirements and procedures

quality management requirements and procedures

work zone traffic management requirements and procedures

contract management requirements and procedures

communication requirements and procedures

administrative requirements and procedures

trenchless technology underground service installation plant and equipment capabilities and application

plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures

operational techniques for the execution for the installation of underground service using trenchless technology tasks, including at least one of the following methods:

impact moling

ramming

augering

fluid assisted directional boring

micro tunnelling

pipe jacking

the installation of underground service using trenchless technology task resource requirements and procedures

activities scheduling requirements and procedures

the installation of underground service using trenchless technology materials delivery requirements and procedures

job plan drafting of and administration requirements and procedures

reporting requirements and procedures

workplace relationship requirements and procedures

organisational, client and site operational requirements

relationship between various areas of civil works

team leadership techniques

works planning techniques

trenchless technology underground service installation monitoring methods

engineering survey principles

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

mentoring techniques

estimating principles

civil works construction sequencing

set out requirements and procedures

works planning techniques

monitoring methods

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

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Specific task information and requirements

may include:

site geological and geotechnical data, including:

rock types and characteristics

soil types and characteristics

site hydrological data, including:

surface water

ground water

site meteorological data, including:

rainfall

humidity

temperature

wind

site engineering survey data

known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions

site cultural and heritage information

task specifications

task drawings

sources of materials

types of asphalt

other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks

coordination, timing and budgeting requirements

installation of underground service using trenchless technology

may include:

water mains pipelines

stormwater systems, including:

pipes

box culverts

pre-cast gully pits

irrigation lines

sewage pipelines

pre-cast access chambers

gas pipelines

oil pipelines

other conduits for services such as:

telecommunication cables

data cables

power cables

subway and underpasses

service tunnels

installation of underground service using trenchless technology tasks

may include:

site preparation methods

methods for location of existing underground services

launching and reception pit excavation methods

shoring methods

slope management methods

impact moling methods

ramming methods

augering methods

fluid assisted directional boring methods

pullback methods

micro tunnelling methods

pipe jacking methods

use of guidance systems

site cleanup

sediment control methods

Job plan is to include:

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

construction materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

occupational health and safety requirements

shoring requirements

slope management requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

Resources are to include:

labour

plant, equipment and tools

highway haulage vehicles

construction materials

shoring materials

sub-contractor services labour

Instructions are to include:

briefings

handovers

work orders

toolbox meetings

site meetings

Team members may include:

other members of the organisation's management team

members of the team directly involved in the task

suppliers representatives

sub-contractors representatives

supervisors or managers of other organisations who are involved in related tasks

Set out is to include:

control lines

cleared width

batters

off-sets

Monitor is to include:

ongoing risk assessment

engineering survey

laser tracking

CCTV

sampling and testing

observation and recording

general supervision

Required outcomes may include:

task specifications requirements

task drawings requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling requirements

unit cost requirements

overall task cost requirements

waste management requirements

Initiate is to include:

written communication

oral communication