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Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking operations

Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICTT303E
State Code
OBM93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
25/09/2020
Nominal Hours
68
Description
This unit develops the skills and knowledge required to control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking in civil construction.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work in teams, under supervision and hold some responsibility over controlling micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking operations.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking
  • 1.1 Obtain, confirm and apply written and verbal work instructions
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures required for controlling micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking and confirm compliance to the work activity
  • 1.3 Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements from the site safety plan
  • 1.4 Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
  • 1.5 Identify and select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify and report any faults as required
  • 1.6 Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan
2. Determine boring requirements
  • 2.1 Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of bore from drawings and specifications
  • 2.2 Determine bore pathway for underground vertical and horizontal alignment using above and below ground survey instruments
  • 2.3 Conduct visual geological investigation of alignment and determine differing soil types and groundwater conditions
3. Check and prepare equipment
  • 3.1 Select bore head and drilling fluid for strata
  • 3.2 Position and anchor down boring equipment
  • 3.3 Carry out start-up, shutdown and communication procedures
  • 3.4 Inspect equipment controls and functions and report faults as required
  • 3.5 Carry out equipment maintenance tasks to schedule
4. Drive bore hole
  • 4.1 Prepare launch and receiving pits to accommodate bore rig and tools
  • 4.2 Identify and implement trench collapse prevention for launch and receiving pits
  • 4.3 Establish thrust wall according to pipe size and soil characteristics
  • 4.4 Determine traverse line of pilot hole to receiving pit
  • 4.5 Confirm traverse line of pilot hole to receiving pit at specified distances
  • 4.6 Collect and dispose of spoil according to environmental requirements
  • 4.7 Select and attach augers to drilling machine
  • 4.8 Jack through casings and pipes to receiving pit as required
  • 4.9 Monitor equipment operations to site and task requirements
5. Clean up
  • 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse and recycle materials as required
  • 5.2 Clean, check, perform maintenance on and store plant, tools and equipment and report issues as required or address within scope of own role
  • 5.3 Finalise and process written records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH183 RIICTT303D Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking Unit of competency