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Evidence Guide: RIICPL301A - Install water mains pipelines

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RIICPL301A - Install water mains pipelines

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan and prepare

  1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  2. Obtain safety requirements from the site safety plan
  3. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
  4. 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
  5. Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

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Obtain safety requirements from the site safety plan

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

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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

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Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan

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Set out and excavate

  1. Prepare work area and materials to support the efficient installation of the pipe work
  2. Determine and apply dewatering requirements
  3. Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of mains pipe system from job drawings/specifications
  4. Set out works to specification
  5. Advise plant operator of excavation requirements and monitor levels
  6. Install mains pipe system support mechanism in accordance with plans, specifications and standards
Prepare work area and materials to support the efficient installation of the pipe work

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Determine and apply dewatering requirements

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Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of mains pipe system from job drawings/specifications

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Set out works to specification

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Advise plant operator of excavation requirements and monitor levels

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Install mains pipe system support mechanism in accordance with plans, specifications and standards

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Install mains pipeline

  1. Lower and place pipes in position to design specifications
  2. Join pipes in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
  3. Place pipes and fit valves, fittings and flow control devices in accordance with drawings and specifications
  4. Check continuously alignment level and grade for conformance with design plans and specifications
  5. Position side support and/or overlay beside the pipes
  6. Check mains pipe system support structure
  7. Monitor backfill procedure to ensure work is completed to specification
  8. Construct valve chambers, minor structures and thrust blocks
Lower and place pipes in position to design specifications

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Join pipes in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

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Place pipes and fit valves, fittings and flow control devices in accordance with drawings and specifications

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Check continuously alignment level and grade for conformance with design plans and specifications

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Position side support and/or overlay beside the pipes

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Check mains pipe system support structure

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Monitor backfill procedure to ensure work is completed to specification

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Construct valve chambers, minor structures and thrust blocks

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Test mains pipe system

  1. Perform test to relevant authority requirements as determined by the specifications
  2. Perform mains pipe system test procedures establishing pressurisation, functionality and serviceability
  3. Record and report test results
Perform test to relevant authority requirements as determined by the specifications

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Perform mains pipe system test procedures establishing pressurisation, functionality and serviceability

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Record and report test results

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Clean up

  1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
  2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan

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

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 installation of water mains pipelines

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient installation of water mains pipelines

working with others to undertake and complete the installation of water mains pipelines that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely installation of water mains pipelines that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

installation of a minimum of 100 metres of water mains pipeline to design specifications

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 water mains pipelines

Guidance information for assessment

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 water mains pipelines:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for installation of water mains pipelines

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 water mains pipelines:

civil construction terminology

site and equipment safety requirements

mains pipe systems and installation procedures

confined space entry requirements

dewatering

concrete and concrete fabrication

processes for interpreting engineering drawings

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures including testing procedures

mains water pressure

valves and flow control devices

water reticulation

processes for the calculation of pipeline grades and percentages

sedimentation and erosion controls

excavation/trench safety

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

JSAs/safe work method statement

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

work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details

Safety requirements include:

OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan including: 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 including recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, underground services, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials

safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement

emergency procedures including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

Signage for traffic control may include:

escort vehicles

highway traffic signs

site safety signage

temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians

barricades

traffic conditions signage

Traffic conditions may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

buildings

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Tools and equipment may include:

levelling equipment

shovels

lifting equipment

crow bars

hammers

grinders

jointing equipment

oxy-acetylene equipment,

scaffolding

saws

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Materials may include:

pic

backfill

bedding materials

Installation procedures may include:

selecting size, type and materials of pipe

bedding down pipes

positioning pipes

checking alignment, level and grade

repair work

Mains pipe system may include:

pressurised mains water pipelines

in-ground and above ground systems

pipes constructed from PVC, UPVC, poly, DICL, steel and copper

Support mechanism may include:

bedding for in-ground trenches which may include:

aggregate

sand

concrete shoulders for above ground pipes

Valves may include:

stop valves

flow control valves

non return valves

pressure control valves

energy dissipaters and air release valves

Test may include:

pressure

visual straightness

quality

tolerance

air

water