RIICRC306E - Conduct Earthworks

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Unit code: RIICRC306E | Study level: TAFE
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct earthworks in civil construction, including setting out sub-grades, forming and assessing earthworks and placing and compacting sub-grade replacement materials.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• conduct earthworks on at least two occasions, including:
• setting out sub-grade to plan
• forming earthworks by informing plant operators of job requirements
• assessing earthworks in progress
• monitoring thickness and moisture content of earthworks
• monitoring stabilisation of existing material
• removing surface area protrusions and placing geosynthetic material
• placing and compacting sub-grade replacement materials
• clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials
• cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing plant, tools and equipment.
During the above, the candidate must:
• locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to conduct earthworks, including:
• identifying and applying required specifications to all work activities
• identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
• identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements
• selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks
• surveying the work area for ease of access and movement of materials
• identifying compaction standards and testing requirements
• identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions
• work with others to conduct earthworks in a way that meets requirements, including:
• preparing for and organising work activities to meet task requirements
• communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
• using communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
• monitoring movements and hazards and identifying and communicating changes to work environment.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• legislation required to conduct earthworks
• policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct earthworks, including those relating to:
• site requirements
• manufacturer specifications for required plant and equipment
• relevant drawings and job specifications
• hazard and risk management
• environmental protection
• work activity set up procedures
• communication techniques and aids
• site isolation, signage, erecting barriers and traffic control
• work health and safety
• waste management
• compaction standards and testing requirements
• types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to conduct earthworks
• principles and techniques for effective earthworks, including:
• cutting and filling with existing materials
• forming of existing materials
• replacement of unsuitable materials
• stabilising of unsuitable materials
• use of geosynthetic materials.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Civil Construction
RII30920 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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