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Carry out hand excavation

Carry out hand excavation

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCM2002
State Code
OCR01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to undertake hand excavation tasks to form excavations for footings and the provision of services. The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for hand excavation.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
  • 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.
  • 1.4 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
2 Prepare excavation site and erect safety equipment.
  • 2.1 Inspect work site to locate above ground services and assess hazards and determine risk controls.
  • 2.2 Locate service markers or taped areas to ensure underground services are avoided and free from interference.
  • 2.3 Establish line and depth using site pegs/profiles to mark excavation limits.
  • 2.4 Establish required signage and barricades and other risk controls.
  • 2.5 Establish temporary drainage system to divert surface and sub-surface water from excavation.
3 Dig excavations.
  • 3.1 Dig excavations with hand tools to route, line and depth, following procedures to minimise risk to self and others.
  • 3.2 Install basic trench/excavation support.
  • 3.3 Use hand tools to remove loose material from excavation.
4 Check and store tools and equipment.
  • 4.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
  • 4.2 Check, maintain and store tools and equipment and report any faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9371 CPCCCM2002A Carry out excavation Unit of competency