Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
Civil construction
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 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 out and prepare for primary ground support | 2.1. Determine the requirements for ground support construction from ground conditions and engineer's directions 2.2. Identify and implement method of ground support installation in accordance with the excavation process 2.3. Obtain material requirements for primary ground support 2.4. Install primary ground support in accordance with the progressive development of the excavation process 2.5. Set out position of sets/rings and points of support to engineer's specifications 2.6. Prepare component parts of ground support to designed requirements |
3. Install primary ground support | 3.1. Select relevant primary ground support system 3.2. Install primary ground support system in accordance with job specifications |
4. Maintain primary ground support | 4.1. Carry out daily inspection of primary ground support to ensure system is secure in accordance with specifications, particularly where explosives are in use 4.2. Identify faults and make adjustments to ensure ground support is maintained 4.3. Identify ground faults and determine and carry out support rectifications to engineer's design and specifications |
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
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 primary ground support: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for installing primary ground support 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 primary ground support: site and equipment safety requirements foundation work primary ground support systems 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 |
Evidence Required
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 primary ground support implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of primary ground support installation working with others to undertake and complete the installation of primary ground support that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of primary ground support installation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes installation of at least one of the following primary ground support systems to specifications: sets and rings for two projects sheet piling for one project panel and box sets for two projects |
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 primary ground support |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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, fires, overhead and underground services, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials emergency procedures are to include but may not be limited to 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 |
Tools and equipment may include: | shovels crow bars spanners measuring tapes picks mattocks sledge hammers spirit levels angle grinders kanga hammers tampers oxy-acetylene equipment |
Environmental requirements may include: | organisational/project environmental management plan waste management water quality protection noise vibration dust and clean-up management |
Primary ground support may include: | steel sets/rings timber sets pre-cast concrete segmental sections timber lagging sections steel spilings steel sheeting dry mix concrete pads reinforced concrete beams |
Install may include: | ground stabilisation to access shafts and tunnels embankment stabilisation |
Materials may include: | sets and rings sole plates posts/legs headers/crowns liner blocks and prefabricated lattice girders sheet pilings lagging sheeting pile caps wailers panel box sets longitudinal ties sets braces |
Sectors
Foundation Works
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.