RIICCM205E — Carry out manual excavation

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What an assessment for RIICCM205E must cover

32 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare for manual excavation

1.1Access, interpret and apply manual excavation documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
1.6Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
1.7Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2 Dig small excavations by hand

2.1Confirm the location and specifications of the intended excavation
2.2Identify service markers/taped areas
2.3Determine and confirm location of underground services and avoid damage/interference
2.4Use hand tools, and dig post holes, small pits and trenches to the required dimensions
2.5Undertake trench collapse prevention procedures, where excavation is in unstable ground
2.6Place barricades around the excavation

3 Complete and isolate the excavation

3.1Clean loose material out of excavation using hand tools
3.2Check excavation complies with the specification/work instruction
3.3Clear loose material away from the edge of excavation

4 Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
4.2Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
4.3Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
4.4Process written records

Performance evidence

locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of manual excavation including: using manual excavation tools, communicating effectively to receive and clarify work instructions
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the manual excavation in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including: using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others, complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
demonstrates completion of manual excavation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including: identifying the location of underground services, digging post holes, small pits and trenches to the required dimensions, applying trench collapse prevention procedures in unstable ground

Knowledge evidence

organisation and site requirements and procedures for: using job safety analyses/safe work methods, achieving project quality outcomes, identifying and reporting on hazards related to the worksite and work activity, organisation of work activities, relevant tools and equipment safely
types, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of manual excavation tools
basic principles of soil technology for civil works
basic trench collapse prevention techniques including benching and battering
site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
Civil construction terminology
housekeeping activities

Foundation skills

Foundation Skills: Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

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What does an assessment tool for RIICCM205E need to cover?

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