Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to direct cast in-situ piling 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 direct in-situ piling operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation to the direction of cast in-situ piling 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 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements 1.4 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements 1.6 Select, and check for faults, plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 1.7 Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks 1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Direct the rig, locate and prepare pile positions | 2.1 Establishing the location of piles from reference points and set out 2.2 Establish recovery pegs and conduct on-going measurements to ensure correct location 2.3 Position plant and related equipment and conduct pre-start checks 2.4 Provide guidance for boring of holes 2.5 Direct installation of the casing in the bored hole if applicable 2.6 Prepare pile to receive concrete |
3. Assist with placing concrete | 3.1 Place concrete into pile 3.2 Identify the process of placing concrete in dry situations 3.3 Identify the process of placing concrete in wet situations |
4. Carryout post-operational requirements | 4.1 Provide direction for the relocation of boring rig 4.2 Provide direction for the removal of boring rig from site on completion of work 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 cast in-situ piling operations tasks that meet all required outcomes including:
maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
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 cast in-situ piling operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
establishing locations for piles
positioning and checking plant and related equipment
providing guidance for:
boring of holes
relocation and removal of boring rigs
installation of the casing in the bored hole
boring a hole to install a minimum of one (1) caisson, including reinforcement construction and placing concrete to that caisson
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of directing cast in-situ piling operations through:
applying organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
work health and safety
emergency procedures
off-set pegging
pile locating
maintenance requirements
environmentally sensitive fluids and materials disposal
chemical and fuel safety
hazardous goods handling
cast in-situ
piling operation
isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
water erosion issues
civil construction terminology and principles
foundation work
project quality requirements
work platform installation
machine operation
interpreting engineering drawings
placing concrete in wet/dry conditions
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 the boring process for cast in-situ piles and their installation techniques
describing techniques for installing piles in water
maintaining site record keeping requirements
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