RIICFW307A Direct cast in-situ piling operations
Unit Descriptor This unit covers directing of cast in-situ piling operations in the civil
construction industry. It includes planning and preparing for the
operations; directing the rig, locating and preparing pile positions;
placing concrete; and carrying out post-operational requirements.
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1 . Plan and prepare for 1. Access, interpret and apply compliance
assisting with operations documentation relevant to the directing of cast in-situ
piling operations
2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the
allocated task
3. Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
4. Obtain, confirm and apply safety
requirements and environmental requirements for the
allotted task
5. Select and use appropriate personal protective
equipment and protective clothing ay all times
6. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from
the project traffic management plan and/or safety
requirements
7. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site
prior to commencing and during work activities
8. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that
are consistent with the requirements of the task, and check
them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
2 . Directing the rig, 1. Establishing the location of piles from reference points
locating and preparing pile and set out to requirements
positions 2. Establishing recovery pegs and conducting on-going
measurements to ensure correct location
3. Positioning and checking plant and related equipment for
operation
4. Provide guidance for boring of holes to work instructions
5. Installing the casing in the bored hole if applicable
6. Preparing pile to receive concrete in accordance
with work instructions
3 . Assist with placing 1. Placing concrete into pile
concrete 2. Have knowledge of placing concrete in wet/dry
conditions
4 . Carryout post- 1. Provide direction for the relocation of boring rig to next
operational requirements point of installation operation
2. Provide direction with removal of boring rig from site on
completion of work
3. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in
accordance with requirements
4. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and
equipment as recommended and required
Key Competency Examples of Application Performance
Level
How can information be collected,
analysed and organised?
How are ideas and information
communicated within this
competency?
How are activities planned and
organised?
How are problem solving skills
applied?
How are mathematical ideas and
techniques used?
How is use of technology applied?
How is team work used within this
competency?
Range Statement
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
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work
orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
nature and scope of tasks,
specifications
quality of finished works
achievement targets
operational conditions
obtaining of permits required
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant or equipment defects
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements or issues
contamination control requirements
environmental control requirements
barricade and signage requirements
Hazards may include:
uneven terrain
unstable terrain
trees
fires
overhead and underground services
excavations
traffic
embankments
cuttings
structures
hazardous materials
equipment failure
confined operations
uncontrolled interaction with other plant
Inspect and prepare work area may include:
identification of hazards
selection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identified
safeguarding site and non-site personnel by:
o erection of barricades and posting of signs
o selection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and
protection
o determination of appropriate path of movement for loads and
equipment/vehicles
o selection and implementation of environmental control measures
Safety requirements may include:
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
control of hazardous materials and substances
obtain platform certification
obtain Underground services clearance
safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards
associated with:
o overhead and underground services
o other machines
o personnel
o traffic control
o working in proximity to others
o worksite visitors and the public
o adjacent structures
emergency procedures, including:
o emergency shutdown and stopping
o extinguishing equipment fires
o organisational First Aid requirements
o evacuation
safe parking practices, including:
o clear access ways
o equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites
o safe distance from excavations
o secured from unauthorised access or movement
Environmental Requirements may include:
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust
clean-up management
Coordination requirements may include:
piling team
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
other worksite personnel
external consultants
visitors
Personal protective equipment includes:
steel-capped boots and hardhat
gloves
dust mask
eye and hearing protection
general protective and reflective clothing
Tools and equipment will include:
pile hammers
shovels
crow bars
measuring tapes
spirit levels
plumb bob
and may include scaffolding
Hazardous and emergency situations may include:
powerlines and other overhead services
underground services
dust and noise
lighting strikes
high wind
unstable ground conditions
confined operations
uncontrolled interaction with other plant
Evidence Guide
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 assisting
with cast in-situ piling operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe,
effective and efficient assisting with cast in-situ piling operations, which is
to include:
o preparation and boring of a hole to install a minimum of one caisson,
including reinforcement construction and placing concrete to that
caisson
working with others to undertake and complete the cast in-situ piling
operations that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of cast in-situ piling operations 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.
Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and
processes of the workplace context.
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
the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular
worksites may differ due to 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:
o implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and
techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of
required outcomes, including:
preparation and boring of a hole to install a minimum of one
caisson, including reinforcement construction and placing
concrete to that caisson
o consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
o working with others to undertake and complete cast in-situ piling
operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment
including access and equity issues.
