RIICPL301E — Install water mains pipelines

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What an assessment for RIICPL301E must cover

39 assessable components: 5 elements (25 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 to install water mains pipeline

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work plans and specification requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to install water mains pipelines and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Confirm and identify requirements for complying with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
1.4Select equipment and tools required for work activities and check for faults
1.5Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
1.6Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures within scope of role
1.7Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies

2 Set out and excavate

2.1Prepare work area and materials according to job requirements
2.2Determine and apply dewatering requirements
2.3Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of mains pipe system
2.4Set out works according to job requirements
2.5Advise plant operator of excavation requirements and monitor levels
2.6Install mains pipe system support mechanism according to safety and job requirements

3 Install pipeline

3.1Lower and place pipes in position according to job requirements
3.2Join pipes according to manufacturer specifications
3.3Place pipes and fit valves, fittings and flow control devices according to job requirements
3.4Continuously check alignment level and grade and confirm it meets job requirements
3.5Position side support and overlay beside the pipes as required
3.6Check mains pipe system support structure
3.7Monitor backfill procedure and confirm work is completed to specification
3.8Construct valve chambers, minor structures and thrust blocks according to job requirements

4 Test mains pipe system

4.1Perform mains pipe system test procedures establishing pressurisation, functionality and serviceability
4.2Complete records and report test results according to job requirements

5 Conduct clean-up activities

5.1Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to site requirements
5.2Clean, check, perform maintenance on and store plant, tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements

Performance evidence

install water mains pipelines on at least two occasions, including: installing support mechanisms; installing at least 100 metres of water mains pipeline; completing pipe joins to specifications; performing pressurisation, functionality and serviceability test to specifications.
locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to install water mains pipelines, including: applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques; applying diagnostic techniques; completing written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
work with others to undertake and complete the installation of water mains pipelines that meets all required outcomes, including: communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions; using communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others.

Knowledge evidence

legislation required to install water mains pipelines
policies, procedures and documentation required to install water mains pipelines, including those relating to: hazard identification, risk assessment and response; project quality measures; emergency response; work health and safety; waste management; environmental protection; communication techniques and equipment; operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures; job plan and specifications; manufacturer specifications for required plant and equipment; using tools and equipment; maintaining excavation and trench safety; construction of water reticulation; site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities; workplace recording requirements; confined space entry; site dewatering
principles and techniques required to install water mains pipelines, including those relating to: using and installing mains pipe systems; identifying mains pipe and utility services; using concrete and concrete fabrication; using sedimentation and erosion controls; mains pipe system testing; pressurisation; reading and interpreting engineering drawings; managing site mains water pressure; identifying valves and flow control devices; calculations for pipeline grades and percentages
civil construction terminology relevant to installing water mains pipelines
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to install water mains pipelines
components of job safety analyses (JSAs), job safety environmental analyses (JSEAs), safe work method statements (SWMS)
components of safety data sheets (SDS) and materials handling methods.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates basic measurements including mass and dimensions
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during work activities
Writing: Completes documentation using sector specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

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What does an assessment tool for RIICPL301E need to cover?

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