Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to direct pile driving operations in Civil Construction.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to assist with pile driving operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation to direct pile driving operations and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions and resolve coordination requirements before proceeding 1.3 Obtain platform certification 1.4 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements 1.5 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.6 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements 1.7 Select and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 1.8 Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks 1.9 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Assisting with locating pile position and establishing the piling rig | 2.1 Establish the location for piles from reference points and set out 2.2 Establish recovery pegs and conduct on-going measurements to ensure the correct location 2.3 Direct the establishment of plant and related equipment in position and conduct pre-start checks 2.4 Prepare and check pile for conformity with work instructions 2.5 Identify and protect area for pile driving and surrounding working space |
3. Support the piling process | 3.1 Provide guidance for lifting and manoeuvring of piles into position 3.2 Provide guidance for setting up piling rig and driving pile into place 3.3 Direct the splicing or jointing |
4. Carryout post-operational requirements | 4.1 Assist with dismantling of plant and related equipment 4.2 Provide direction for relocation of piling rig 4.3 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 4.4 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment |
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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
works effectively with others to direct, undertake and complete pile driving operations tasks that meet all the required outcomes including:
communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements and receive and clarify work instructions
using a range of communication technique and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
demonstrates completion of directing pile driving operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
establishing recovery pegs
identifying and protecting area for pile driving
providing guidance for lifting, manoeuvring and setting up of piling rigs
installing a minimum of two (2) timber piles or two pre-cast concrete piles
demonstrating at least one (1) of the three (3) pile hammering methods
Evidence of Knowledge
he candidate must demonstrate knowledge directing pile driving operations through:
applying organisation, site requirements and procedures for:
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
work health and safety
emergency procedures
environmental protection
off-set pegging
pile locating
plumbing and pile driving
pile splicing and joining
maintenance requirements
environmentally sensitive fluids and materials disposal
chemical and fuel safety
hazardous goods handling
isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
water erosion issues
civil construction terminology
foundation work
project quality requirements
work platform installation
machine operation
interpreting engineering drawings
monitoring site personal protective equipment requirements
implementing site and equipment health and safety procedures
monitoring and responding to site environmental and heritage requirements and constraints
interpreting and complying with safety data sheets and materials handling methods
preparing and/or implementing safe work method statement and/or Job safety analysis
identifying types and characteristics of soil, sand, rock, clay, shale, gravel and silt and water table
describing machine characteristics, technical capability and limitations
describing driven piles and their installation techniques
describing techniques for installing piles in water
requirements and procedures
implementing and monitoring operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
implementing isolation 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 must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; 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