Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory role or as a technical specialist, for the installation of underground service using trenchless technology tasks within:
Civil Construction
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Ensure appropriate planning and preparation of tasks is carried out | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the supervision of the installation of underground service using trenchless technology 1.2. Access, interpret and clarify the specific task information and requirements relevant to undertaking the installation of underground service using trenchless technology tasks 1.3. 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 tasks 2.2. Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved, for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of tasks, to meet the specific task requirements 2.3. Set out tasks as required for the effective completion of the task |
3. Oversee the execution of tasks | 3.1. Monitor asphalt paving and compaction task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes 3.2. Initiate adjustments to work practice or job plan to ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes 3.3. Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded |
4. Report on the execution of tasks | 4.1. Complete and submit reports as required 4.2. Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to supervise the installation of underground service using trenchless technology tasks: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures interpret project contract and specification requirements and procedures interpret manufacturer's requirements and procedures interpret project site soil and geological data identify soil and rock types interpret meteorological data identify drainage issues interpret material properties and test results, including compaction test results interpret project site geotechnical data interpret project site hydrological data interpret project engineering survey information interpret project plans and drawings interpret project specifications prepare for and conduct briefings, toolbox and site meeting prepare of short messages prepare and presenting of job reports prepare and maintaining of log books and diaries provide leadership apply performance monitoring skills apply set out requirements and procedures set up and use levelling devices establish construction offsets apply supervisory skills develop workplace relationships develop individuals and the team apply inspection requirements and procedures calculate quantities for the execution of tasks, including: volumes grades percentages areas resource consumption figures, including required supply rates interpret materials properties and test results |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to supervise the installation of underground service using trenchless technology tasks: risk assessment and management requirement and procedures statutory compliance requirements and procedures occupational health and safety requirements and procedures environmental management requirements and procedures quality management requirements and procedures work zone traffic management requirements and procedures contract management requirements and procedures communication requirements and procedures administrative requirements and procedures trenchless technology underground service installation plant and equipment capabilities and application plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures operational techniques for the execution for the installation of underground service using trenchless technology tasks, including at least one of the following methods: impact moling ramming augering fluid assisted directional boring micro tunnelling pipe jacking the installation of underground service using trenchless technology task resource requirements and procedures activities scheduling requirements and procedures the installation of underground service using trenchless technology materials delivery requirements and procedures job plan drafting of and administration requirements and procedures reporting requirements and procedures workplace relationship requirements and procedures organisational, client and site operational requirements relationship between various areas of civil works team leadership techniques works planning techniques trenchless technology underground service installation monitoring methods engineering survey principles materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures mentoring techniques estimating principles civil works construction sequencing set out requirements and procedures works planning techniques monitoring methods |
Evidence Required
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 the supervision of the installation of underground service using trenchless technology implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of the installation of underground service using trenchless technology working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the installation of underground service using trenchless technology provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the installation of underground service using trenchless technology evidence of the consistent successful supervision of the installation of underground service using trenchless technology |
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. 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. 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. 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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the installation of underground service using trenchless technology provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the installation of underground service using trenchless technology |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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 code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Specific task information and requirements may include: | site geological and geotechnical data, including: rock types and characteristics soil types and characteristics site hydrological data, including: surface water ground water site meteorological data, including: rainfall humidity temperature wind site engineering survey data known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions site cultural and heritage information task specifications task drawings sources of materials types of asphalt other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks coordination, timing and budgeting requirements |
installation of underground service using trenchless technology may include: | water mains pipelines stormwater systems, including: pipes box culverts pre-cast gully pits irrigation lines sewage pipelines pre-cast access chambers gas pipelines oil pipelines other conduits for services such as: telecommunication cables data cables power cables subway and underpasses service tunnels |
installation of underground service using trenchless technology tasks may include: | site preparation methods methods for location of existing underground services launching and reception pit excavation methods shoring methods slope management methods impact moling methods ramming methods augering methods fluid assisted directional boring methods pullback methods micro tunnelling methods pipe jacking methods use of guidance systems site cleanup sediment control methods |
Job plan is to include: | human resource requirements plant and machinery requirements construction materials requirements sub-contractor support requirements waste disposal requirements coordination requirements activity scheduling materials delivery scheduling risk assessment and management requirements occupational health and safety requirements shoring requirements slope management requirements quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements traffic management requirements environmental requirements task monitoring requirements task performance monitoring requirements communication requirements reporting requirements |
Resources are to include: | labour plant, equipment and tools highway haulage vehicles construction materials shoring materials sub-contractor services labour |
Instructions are to include: | briefings handovers work orders toolbox meetings site meetings |
Team members may include: | other members of the organisation's management team members of the team directly involved in the task suppliers representatives sub-contractors representatives supervisors or managers of other organisations who are involved in related tasks |
Set out is to include: | control lines cleared width batters off-sets |
Monitor is to include: | ongoing risk assessment engineering survey laser tracking CCTV sampling and testing observation and recording general supervision |
Required outcomes may include: | task specifications requirements task drawings requirements coordination requirements activity scheduling requirements unit cost requirements overall task cost requirements waste management requirements |
Initiate is to include: | written communication oral communication |
Sectors
Trenchless Technology
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.