ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task

1.3. Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task

1.4. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan

1.5. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

1.6. Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task

2. Set up and prepare anchor holes

2.1. Check components to verify conformity with job requirements

2.2. Grease, sheathe and assemble anchors to specifications

2.3. Prepare temporary anchors with spacers and fit grout tubes

2.4. Prepare permanent anchors with spacers, fit grout tubes and prepare external polyethylene sheath

2.5. Install anchors and sheaths to full depth, without damage and to specifications

2.6. Set up grouting plant and flow monitoring apparatus to design requirements

2.7. Mix and pump grout into hole

3. Install anchors to anchor holes

3.1. Check components to verify conformity with job requirements

3.2. Grease, sheathe and assemble anchors to specifications

3.3. Prepare temporary anchors with spacers and fit grout tubes

3.4. Prepare permanent anchors with spacers, fit grout tubes and prepare external polyethylene sheath

3.5. Install anchors and sheaths to full depth, without damage and to specifications

3.6. Set up grouting plant and flow monitoring apparatus to design requirements

3.7. Mix and pump grout into hole

4. Set up anchorage assembly and stress anchors

4.1. Correctly place anchorage using packing materials as specified

4.2. Stress anchors to nominated loads

4.3. Lock off anchors to nominated loads as designed

4.4. Install mesh to job specification

4.5. Apply shotcrete to design depth, tolerance and job specification

4.6. Monitor permanent anchors at scheduled intervals to determine and record anchor's residual load

4.7. Cut anchors where required and seal to specification requirements

5. Clean up

5.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan

5.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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 install temporary and permanent rock anchors:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for installing temporary and permanent rock anchors

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting earthworks

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 install temporary and permanent rock anchors:

site and equipment safety requirements

foundation work

temporary and permanent rock anchors and their installation techniques

scaffolding and work platform installation

construction principles

processes for interpreting engineering drawings

soil, sand, rock, clay, shale, gravel and silt types and characteristics

water erosion

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

JSAs/safe work method statements

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 installing temporary and permanent rock anchors

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of temporary and permanent rock anchor installation

working with others to undertake and complete the installation of temporary and permanent rock anchors that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of temporary and permanent rock anchor installation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

installation of a minimum of ten permanent anchor bolts, finished with mesh and shotcrete

installation of a minimum of ten temporary anchor bolts

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 installation of temporary and permanent rock anchors

Guidance information for assessment

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

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 are to be in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan. This may include 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 are to include but not be limited to recognising and preventing hazards associated with overhead and underground services, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

hazards and risks may include but not be limited to uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials

emergency procedures related to equipment operation are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

Site may include:

cuttings

tunnels

embankments

Signage may include:

escort vehicle

highway traffic signs

site safety signage

temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians

barricades

traffic conditions signage

Traffic may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

buildings

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Plant, tools and equipment may include:

compressors

pneumatic tools

spanners

drilling rigs

attachments

grouting rigs

Environmental requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Requirements may include:

ground stabilisation

roof and wall support

stressing

Anchors may include:

anchor bolts

cable anchoring

spiling bars

grouted anchors and bolts

mechanically anchored bolts

dowels

Temporary anchors be required for:

construction processes

stability for temporary structures

stability to operating plant

Materials may include:

anchor bolts

spiling bars

steel cables

ribbed steel bards