This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct civil construction water cart operations 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.

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 relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of water cart operations including:

conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

driving and operating the equipment to site conditions

applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

applying water distribution techniques

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

working safely around other machines and personnel

safely parking and securing of equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete water cart operations that meet all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

demonstrates completion of civil construction water cart operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completion of the loading, transporting, discharging and distribution of water including:

completion of pressure and gravity discharging of water evenly in civil construction compaction operations in a minimum of two different soil types to meet moisture content requirements

completion of pressure and gravity distribution of water into two separate water storage facilities/receptacles

completion of dust suppression operations

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting civil construction water cart operations:

identifying, interpreting ground conditions

communicating and performing isolation procedures

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

interpreting drawings and sketches

identifying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

using civil construction terminology

complying with project quality requirements

applying basic principles of soil technology and soil compaction for civil works

identifying basic soil types and characteristics

communicating basic soil compaction theory including the effects of moisture content and mechanical interlock

applying practical field tests for moisture content

using pumps and pumping system operations

identifying water distribution systems types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

describing basic dust suppression theory

identifying the causes and effects of surge and sway in bulk fluid loads

using basic earthworks calculations

using civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage

using methods for calculating safe working loads

applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

completing housekeeping activities

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:

*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 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.

Civil construction