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Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking

Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICTT303D
State Code
WH183
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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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 develops a participant’s skills and knowledge required to control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking in Civil construction.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for controlling micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking and ensure compliance to the work activity
  • 1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply written and verbal work instructions
  • 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 or report any faults
  • 1.6 Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan,
2. Prepare for boring operations
  • 2.1 Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of bore from drawings and specifications
  • 2.2 Use above and below ground survey instruments to determine the bore pathway for underground vertical and horizontal alignment
  • 2.3 Conduct visual geological investigation of alignment to determine the differing soil types and groundwater conditions
  • 2.4 Select bore head and drilling fluid for the strata
  • 2.5 Position, anchor/stake down boring equipment
3. Conduct equipment checks
  • 3.1 Identify, confirm and apply safety requirements
  • 3.2 Carry out start-up, shutdown and communication procedures
  • 3.3 Check equipment controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, anchors and/or stabilising equipment for serviceability and report faults
  • 3.4 Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • 3.5 Carry out equipment maintenance tasks regularly
4. Drive bore hole
  • 4.1 Construct 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 in accordance with 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 spoil
  • 4.7 Select and attach augers to drilling machine
  • 4.8 Jack through casings/pipes to receiving pit
  • 4.9 Monitor equipment for continuity of production in varied site conditions
5. Clean up
  • 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse 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
WB504 RIICTT303A Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM93 RIICTT303E Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking operations Unit of competency