- RIICCM205A - Carry out manual excavation
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RIICCM205A
Carry out manual excavation
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
Civil construction
This unit covers the carrying out of manual excavation in the civil construction industry. It includes preparing for work, digging small excavation by hand, completing and isolating the excavation, and cleaning up. 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.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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 carrying out manual excavation implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of manual excavation working with others to undertake and complete the manual excavation in a way that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of manual excavation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes |
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 manual excavation |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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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 carry out manual excavation: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for carrying out manual excavation 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 carry out manual excavation: types, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of manual excavation tools basic principles of soil technology for civil works basic trench collapse prevention techniques including benching and battering site safety requirements site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities project quality requirements civil construction terminology concreting tools, plant and equipment JSAs/safe work method 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 |
Safety requirements may 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 high voltage power lines, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public 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 recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation |
Site conditions may include: | dry wet mud dust varying day/night visibility |
Signage may include: | escort vehicle highway traffic signs site safety signage temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians 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: | picks crow-bars shovels hand augers string lines pegs levels tape measures jack hammers scabblers |
Environmental protection requirements may include: | organisational/project environmental management plan waste management water quality protection noise vibration dust and clean-up management |
Underground services may include: | power water gas telephone sewerage |
Excavations may include: | trenches post-holes pits levelling of the work area |
Materials may include: | clays silts stone gravel mu rock metamorphic igneous sedimentary sand topsoil |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity | |||
Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task | |||
Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan | |||
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 | |||
Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task | |||
Confirm the location and specifications of the intended excavation on the ground before commencing work | |||
Identify service markers or taped areas | |||
Determine or confirm location of underground services to avoid damage or interference | |||
Use hand tools correctly to dig post holes, small pits and trenches safely and to the required dimensions | |||
Undertake trench collapse prevention procedures, where excavation is in unstable ground | |||
Place barricades around the excavation | |||
Clean loose material out of excavation using hand tools | |||
Check excavation for confirmation with the specification or work instruction | |||
Clear loose material away from the edge of excavation | |||
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan | |||
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment |
Forms
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