RIIMEX302D - Assess ground conditions Competency Mapping Template

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

RIIMEX302D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess ground conditions

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024

Qualification

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Unit of Competency

RIIMEX302D - Assess ground conditions

Description

Employability Skills

Learning Outcomes and Application

This unit describes a participantâ€™s skills and knowledge required to assess ground conditions in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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 is best assessed in the context of this sectorâ€™s 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 this sectorâ€™s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; 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 for assessment of ground conditions	Access, interpret and apply ground condition documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities Determine and confirm ground areas to be inspected and assessed Obtain and interpret existing information on ground condition of each area to provide an initial assessment Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency Access area to be assessed and ensure there is adequate lighting to perform the assessment Ensure that adequate ventilation is flowing into the work area
Element: Inspect and assess ground conditions	Conduct visual inspection of work area, and identify adverse conditions which could affect ground stability and safety Conduct assessment and identify and record areas which are stable and unstable Select and use tools, equipment and techniques to confirm ground stability of stable area, and remove loose material before commencing or continuing to next area Install barricades and warning signs where area cannot be made safe or ground is assessed as unstable Continuously assess ground conditions during work activities
Element: Record and report ground conditions	Record ground condition assessment results and recommended corrective actions Report ground conditions and recommended corrective actions to relevant personnel
Element: Plan and prepare for assessment of ground conditions	Access, interpret and apply ground condition documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities Determine and confirm ground areas to be inspected and assessed Obtain and interpret existing information on ground condition of each area to provide an initial assessment Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency Access area to be assessed and ensure there is adequate lighting to perform the assessment Ensure that adequate ventilation is flowing into the work area
Element: Inspect and assess ground conditions	Conduct visual inspection of work area, and identify adverse conditions which could affect ground stability and safety Conduct assessment and identify and record areas which are stable and unstable Select and use tools, equipment and techniques to confirm ground stability of stable area, and remove loose material before commencing or continuing to next area Install barricades and warning signs where area cannot be made safe or ground is assessed as unstable Continuously assess ground conditions during work activities
Element: Record and report ground conditions	Record ground condition assessment results and recommended corrective actions Report ground conditions and recommended corrective actions to relevant personnel

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 for assessment of ground conditions

1.1 Access, interpret and apply ground condition documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Determine and confirm ground areas to be inspected and assessed

1.6 Obtain and interpret existing information on ground condition of each area to provide an initial assessment

1.7 Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency

1.9 Access area to be assessed and ensure there is adequate lighting to perform the assessment

1.10 Ensure that adequate ventilation is flowing into the work area

2. Inspect and assess ground conditions

2.1 Conduct visual inspection of work area, and identify adverse conditions which could affect ground stability and safety

2.2 Conduct assessment and identify and record areas which are stable and unstable

2.3 Select and use tools, equipment and techniques to confirm ground stability of stable area, and remove loose material before commencing or continuing to next area

2.4 Install barricades and warning signs where area cannot be made safe or ground is assessed as unstable

2.5 Continuously assess ground conditions during work activities

3. Record and report ground conditions

3.1 Record ground condition assessment results and recommended corrective actions

3.2 Report ground conditions and recommended corrective actions to relevant personnel

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidateâ€™s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sectorâ€™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 assessing of ground conditions including:

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

working wearing personal protective equipment

hazard identification and control, and reporting defects

ensuring environmental compliance

interpreting documents, plans, reports, maps, specifications

isolation of equipment

applying scale/bar down procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the assessing of ground conditions that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

organising work tasks and applying diagnostic, problem solving and decision making techniques

selecting and using communications equipment

demonstrates completion of assessing ground conditions that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

conducting inspections of work area

identifying stable and unstable ground

selecting and using tools, equipment and techniques for assessment of ground conditions

installing barricades and warning signs where required

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when assessing ground conditions:

site product characteristics, types of ground, and the characteristics of unsafe ground conditions including:

potential hazards

adverse conditions

site geological and survey data

identifying support equipment and processes, and using within technical capabilities and limitations

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.