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Set up and maintain concrete paver stringlines

Set up and maintain concrete paver stringlines

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRC312E
State Code
OCX96
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
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
18/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and maintain concrete paver stringlines in civil construction, including installing and removing access points, pins and stepup flags.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 set up and maintain concrete paver stringlines
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to set up and maintain concrete paver stringlines and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
  • 1.5 Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements
  • 1.6 Select plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks and check for faults
2. Inspect equipment and layout
  • 2.1 Inspect stringlines and confirm compliance against site requirements
  • 2.2 Inspect stringline flags and pins and confirm compliance against site requirements
  • 2.3 Inspect hand or car winch and other required pulling devices and confirm operations meet site requirements
  • 2.4 Inspect ground conditions and confirm compliance against site requirements
  • 2.5 Load and unload stringline pins onto vehicle according to site requirements
  • 2.6 Set up barricades and exclusion zones around work area according to job and site requirements
3. Place stringline and pins
  • 3.1 Drive in stringline pins and place pins according to job and site requirements
  • 3.2 Check and confirm specified tension of stringlines according to site requirements
  • 3.3 Establish specified tensions on stringlines according to job requirements using tension measuring devices
  • 3.4 Set up anchor pins according to job and site requirements
  • 3.5 Tie off stringline to anchor pins
  • 3.6 Release stringline from anchor pins
  • 3.7 Set out from survey pins heights and level and check and confirm alignment according to job requirements
  • 3.8 Reset broken stringlines as specified according to job requirements
4. Install and remove access gates
  • 4.1 Release stringline from flags and fix on ground
  • 4.2 Install and remove protective devices for crossing vehicles as required
  • 4.3 Check and confirm stringline vertical and horizontal upon resetting
5. Store and maintain pins and stringline
  • 5.1 Check and maintain clamps, nuts and drive pins according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store stringline according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
WH128 RIICRC312D Setup and maintain concrete paver stringlines Unit of competency