RIICCM202D
Identify, locate and protect underground services


Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to identify, locate and protect underground services 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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for identify, locate and protect underground services

1.1 Access, interpret and apply underground services documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

1.3 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.4 Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities

1.5 Identify and apply environmental protection requirements

1.6 Obtain and prepare information for search requirements prior to making contact with the service provider (Dial Before You Dig)

1.7 Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of services and/or utilities from the plans and location details

2. Locate underground services

2.1 Obtain details of services and utilities location from the site owners

2.2 Determine emergency numbers, contact details and procedures for types, and owners, of the services/utilities

2.3 Contact owners of the services/utilities and confirm plans and location details

2.4 Select appropriate plant/equipment, and search for services/utilities on which construction may impact

2.5 Use visual or physical means to search for services and/or utilities prior to commencing construction

2.6 Move, protect and support services/utilities from the construction process in conjunction with the service/utility owner

2.7 Report any damage to services/utilities during activity

3. Conduct housekeeping activities

3.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

3.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

3.3 Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

3.4 Process written records

Evidence of Performance

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 applicable documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the identification, location and protection of underground services including:

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

communicating effectively to clarify instructions/information

completion of housekeeping activities

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the identification, location and protection of underground services in a way that meets all of the required outcomes:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of identifying, locating and protecting underground services that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying and locating underground services employing appropriate techniques, plant and equipment to search for services and utilities

identifying services and owners of services and utilities


Evidence of Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when identifying, locating and protecting underground services:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

identifying and reporting on hazards

using operational tools and equipment safely and effectively

achieving project quality and accuracy

using JSA’s/JSEA/Safe work methods

applying site isolation and traffic control

planning and organising work activities

working with civil construction terminology

identifying types of services/utilities and providers

using construction principles

identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

using safety data sheet and materials handling methods

carrying out operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures


Assessment Conditions

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 sector’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 sector’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


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.


Sectors

Civil construction