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Construct, maintain and remove coffer dams

Construct, maintain and remove coffer dams

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICTB309D
State Code
WH173
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/05/2014
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
27/05/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to construct, maintain and remove coffer dams in the Civil Construction Industry.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.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 to construct and remove coffer dams
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply coffer dams documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2. Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3. Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5. Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
  • 1.6. Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements
  • 1.7. Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
  • 1.8. Identify, confirm, safely handle and locate, ready for use, materials required for the work application
  • 1.9. Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Construct and maintain dam
  • 2.1. Contact utilities to check placement of marine cables before coffer dam construction
  • 2.2. Drive sheet piles into location
  • 2.3. Brace sheet piles
  • 2.4. Dewater and caulk dammed area
  • 2.5. Install sump and/or pump to remove excess water seepage
  • 2.6. Remove mud manually from dammed area
  • 2.7. Level dammed area ready for bridge work to commence
3. Remove coffer dam
  • 3.1. Clear dammed area of any refuse or construction waste
  • 3.2. Remove temporary concrete slab, where used
  • 3.3. Flood coffer dam
  • 3.4. Remove sheet pile
  • 3.5. Extract and dismantle sheet piling allowing waterway to restore its original flow
4. Clean up
  • 4.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • 4.2. Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCX56 RIICTB309E Construct, maintain and remove coffer dams Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFA8 RII30919 Certificate III in Civil Construction Qualification
AZB0 RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction Qualification