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Install temporary and permanent rock anchors

Install temporary and permanent rock anchors

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICFW302E
State Code
OCX31
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2021
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
18/06/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install temporary and permanent rock anchors in civil construction. This includes setting up anchor holes, installing permanent anchor bolts finished with mesh and shotcrete, installing temporary anchor bolts, and stressing, locking and sealing anchors.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.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to install rock anchor
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to install rock anchors and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
  • 1.5 Confirm and identify requirements for complying with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
  • 1.6 Identify potential hazards and environmental issues, implement control measures within scope of own role and escalate where required
  • 1.7 Select plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks and check for faults
  • 1.8 Identify, confirm, and locate materials required for work application
2. Set up and prepare anchor holes
  • 2.1 Drill holes to depth and diameter according to job requirements
  • 2.2 Clean holes
  • 2.3 Confirm bond length of holes for permanent anchors are tested for leakage, grouted, re-drilled and retested according to job requirements
  • 2.4 Cover holes temporarily to prevent entry of foreign material
3. Install anchors to anchor holes
  • 3.1 Confirm components align with job requirements
  • 3.2 Grease, sheathe and assemble anchors according to job requirements
  • 3.3 Prepare temporary anchors with spacers and fit grout tubes according to job requirements
  • 3.4 Prepare permanent anchors with spacers, fit grout tubes and prepare external polyethylene sheath according to job requirements
  • 3.5 Install anchors and sheaths to full depth according to job requirements
  • 3.6 Set up grouting plant and flow monitoring apparatus according to job requirements
  • 3.7 Mix and pump grout into hole according to job requirements
4. Set up anchorage assembly and stress anchors
  • 4.1 Position anchorage using packing materials
  • 4.2 Stress anchors to loads specified by job requirements
  • 4.3 Lock off anchors to loads specified by job requirements
  • 4.4 Install mesh according to job requirements
  • 4.5 Apply shotcrete according to job requirements
  • 4.6 Monitor permanent anchors at scheduled intervals, and record anchor’s residual load
  • 4.7 Cut anchors according to job requirements and seal
5. Conduct clean-up activities
  • 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to site requirements
  • 5.2 Clean, check, perform maintenance on and store plant, tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH093 RIICFW302D Install temporary and permanent rock anchors Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGL0 RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction Qualification
BGL6 RII31220 Certificate III in Civil Foundations Qualification