Unit of competency Outline
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Install temporary and permanent rock anchors
Install temporary and permanent rock anchors
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICFW302A
RIICFW302A
State Code
WB260
WB260
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the installation of temporary and permanent rock anchors in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, setting up and preparing anchor holes, installing anchors to anchor holes, setting up anchorage assembly to stress anchors, 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task
- 1.3. Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
- 1.4. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
- 1.5. 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
- 1.6. Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
2. Set up and prepare anchor holes
- 2.1. Check components to verify conformity with job requirements
- 2.2. Grease, sheathe and assemble anchors to specifications
- 2.3. Prepare temporary anchors with spacers and fit grout tubes
- 2.4. Prepare permanent anchors with spacers, fit grout tubes and prepare external polyethylene sheath
- 2.5. Install anchors and sheaths to full depth, without damage and to specifications
- 2.6. Set up grouting plant and flow monitoring apparatus to design requirements
- 2.7. Mix and pump grout into hole
3. Install anchors to anchor holes
- 3.1. Check components to verify conformity with job requirements
- 3.2. Grease, sheathe and assemble anchors to specifications
- 3.3. Prepare temporary anchors with spacers and fit grout tubes
- 3.4. Prepare permanent anchors with spacers, fit grout tubes and prepare external polyethylene sheath
- 3.5. Install anchors and sheaths to full depth, without damage and to specifications
- 3.6. Set up grouting plant and flow monitoring apparatus to design requirements
- 3.7. Mix and pump grout into hole
4. Set up anchorage assembly and stress anchors
- 4.1. Correctly place anchorage using packing materials as specified
- 4.2. Stress anchors to nominated loads
- 4.3. Lock off anchors to nominated loads as designed
- 4.4. Install mesh to job specification
- 4.5. Apply shotcrete to design depth, tolerance and job specification
- 4.6. Monitor permanent anchors at scheduled intervals to determine and record anchor's residual load
- 4.7. Cut anchors where required and seal to specification requirements
5. Clean up
- 5.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
- 5.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
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 are to be in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan. This 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, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures are to include but not be limited to recognising and preventing hazards associated with overhead and underground services, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
hazards and risks may include but not be limited to 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 are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
Site may include:
cuttings
tunnels
embankments
Signage may include:
escort vehicle
highway traffic signs
site safety signage
temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians
barricades
traffic conditions signage
Traffic may include:
congested urban environments
low traffic rural areas
off-road un-trafficked areas
buildings
parking sites
pedestrian areas
Plant, tools and equipment may include:
compressors
pneumatic tools
spanners
drilling rigs
attachments
grouting rigs
Environmental requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and clean-up management
Requirements may include:
ground stabilisation
roof and wall support
stressing
Anchors may include:
anchor bolts
cable anchoring
spiling bars
grouted anchors and bolts
mechanically anchored bolts
dowels
Temporary anchors be required for:
construction processes
stability for temporary structures
stability to operating plant
Materials may include:
anchor bolts
spiling bars
steel cables
ribbed steel bards
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 are to be in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan. This 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, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures are to include but not be limited to recognising and preventing hazards associated with overhead and underground services, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
hazards and risks may include but not be limited to 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 are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
Site may include:
cuttings
tunnels
embankments
Signage may include:
escort vehicle
highway traffic signs
site safety signage
temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians
barricades
traffic conditions signage
Traffic may include:
congested urban environments
low traffic rural areas
off-road un-trafficked areas
buildings
parking sites
pedestrian areas
Plant, tools and equipment may include:
compressors
pneumatic tools
spanners
drilling rigs
attachments
grouting rigs
Environmental requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and clean-up management
Requirements may include:
ground stabilisation
roof and wall support
stressing
Anchors may include:
anchor bolts
cable anchoring
spiling bars
grouted anchors and bolts
mechanically anchored bolts
dowels
Temporary anchors be required for:
construction processes
stability for temporary structures
stability to operating plant
Materials may include:
anchor bolts
spiling bars
steel cables
ribbed steel bards
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 installing temporary and permanent rock anchors
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of temporary and permanent rock anchor installation
working with others to undertake and complete the installation of temporary and permanent rock anchors that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of temporary and permanent rock anchor installation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
installation of a minimum of ten permanent anchor bolts, finished with mesh and shotcrete
installation of a minimum of ten temporary anchor bolts
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 installation of temporary and permanent rock anchors
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
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 installing temporary and permanent rock anchors
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of temporary and permanent rock anchor installation
working with others to undertake and complete the installation of temporary and permanent rock anchors that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of temporary and permanent rock anchor installation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
installation of a minimum of ten permanent anchor bolts, finished with mesh and shotcrete
installation of a minimum of ten temporary anchor bolts
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 installation of temporary and permanent rock anchors
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2080 | BCCFW3002B | Install temporary and permanent rock anchors | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH093 | RIICFW302D | Install temporary and permanent rock anchors | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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