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Conduct earthworks

Conduct earthworks

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRC306D
State Code
WH122
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
14/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
68
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct earthworks in Civil Construction.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 work to conduct earthworks
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply earthworks operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5 Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage requirements
  • 1.6 Survey the work area for ease of access and movement of materials safely
  • 1.7 Correctly identify compaction standards and testing requirements
  • 1.8 Select and check for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
2. Set out sub-grade
  • 2.1 Set out job to plan from survey controls
  • 2.2 Establish profiles to line and level
3. Form earthworks
  • 3.1 Inform plant operators of job requirements
  • 3.2 Assess earthworks to ensure that the specified height is achieved, with allowances for the pavement courses and the overall dimensions
  • 3.3 Monitor uniform layer thickness and moisture content to ensure consistency with specifications
  • 3.4 Monitor stabilisation of existing material
  • 3.5 Remove surface area protrusions to prevent damage to geo-synthetic material
  • 3.6 Place geo-synthetic material
4. Place and compact sub-grade replacement materials
  • 4.1 Identify, remove and store unsuitable material separately
  • 4.2 Place imported replacement/stabilised material as specified
  • 4.3 Inform roller operators of the required number of passes
  • 4.4 Assess compaction process to ensure nominated number of passes are made to achieve uniform compaction across the subgrade
5. Clean up
  • 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB439 RIICRC306A Conduct earthworks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCX42 RIICRC306E Conduct earthworks Unit of competency