RIICTC303E - Excavate tunnel by machine

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Unit code: RIICTC303E | Study level: TAFE
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to excavate tunnel by machine in civil construction, including incorporating dust suppression methods, removing excess water and controlling mucking.
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:
• excavate tunnel by machine on at least two occasions, including completing at least a twenty lineal metre section of tunnel.
During the above, the candidate must:
• locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the completion of excavate tunnel by machine, including:
• applying equipment and manual handling techniques
• selecting and using required tools and equipment
• interpreting engineering drawings
• work with others to undertake and complete the tunnel excavation by machine that meets all required outcomes, including:
• organising work activities to meet all task requirements
• communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
• using communication techniques and systems to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• policies, procedures and documentation required to install water mains pipelines, including those relating to:
• work health and safety
• environmental protection
• waste management
• using safety data sheets (SDS) and materials handling methods
• project quality requirements
• emergency response
• manufacturer specifications for required plant and equipment
• site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
• communication techniques and equipment
• job plans and specifications
• site requirements
• production schedules
• machine operations
• housekeeping activities, including:
• cleaning up work area
• cleaning, maintaining and storing equipment and tools
• waste management
• processing records
• principles and techniques required to excavate tunnel by machine, including those related to:
• dust suppression
• machine cutting operations ground conditions
• excavation processes, including the use of:
• shields
• earth pressure bearing shields
• pipe jacking
• tunnel services, including:
• rail
• road
• communication
• water
• power
• civil construction terminology relevant to excavating tunnel by machine
• types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to excavate tunnel by machine, including:
• road header machines
• tunnelling boring machines (TBM)
• shields
• pipe jacking equipment.

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:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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