Apply the principles for the installation of underground service using open excavation

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver RIICPL401D, 'Apply the principles for the installation of underground service using open excavation'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for underground service installation

1.1 Access, interpret and apply underground service documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Review the installation and identify required tasks

1.3 Access, interpret and clarify the specific task information and requirements

1.4 Ensure a job plan is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets task requirements

2. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks is carried out

2.1 Confirm that the necessary resources are available for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks

2.2 Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved

2.3 Set out tasks as required for the job plan

3. Oversee the execution of tasks

3.1 Monitor the installation against required outcomes and identify performance gaps

3.2 Initiate adjustments to work practice/job plan and ensure achievement of required outcomes

3.3 Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded in writing

4. Report on the execution of tasks

4.1 Complete and submit written reports

4.2 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks


Qualifications and Skillsets

RIICPL401D appears in the following qualifications:

  • RII40813 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design
  • RII40713 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
  • RII40613 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations
  • RII50513 - Diploma of Civil Construction Design
  • RII40615 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations
  • RII40815 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design
  • RII40715 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
  • RII50515 - Diploma of Civil Construction Design