RIICPL303E — Install sewer pipelines

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What an assessment for RIICPL303E must cover

74 assessable components: 5 elements (25 performance criteria), 15 performance evidence and 31 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 for installing sewer pipelines

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work plans and specifications requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to install sewer 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 own 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 sewer pipeline
2.4Set out works according to job requirements
2.5Advise plant operator of excavation requirements and monitor levels
2.6Install sewer pipeline bedding according to job requirements

3 Install sewer pipeline

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

4 Test sewer pipeline

4.1Perform sewer system test procedures establishing 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 sewer pipelines on at least two occasions, including:
determining location, alignment direction, level and grade of sewer pipeline
installing sewer pipeline bedding
installing at least 100 metres of sewer pipe
constructing manholes, inspection and valve chambers, minor structures and thrust blocks
completing pipe joins
performing test procedures, establishing functionality and serviceability.
locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to install sewer 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 sewer pipelines that meets all required outcomes, including:
communicating with others to confirm work plans and specifications
using communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others

Knowledge evidence

legislation required to install sewer pipelines
policies, procedures and documentation required to install sewer pipelines, including those relating to:
hazard identification, risk assessment and response
project quality measures
using tools and equipment
maintaining excavation and trench safety
confined space entry
site dewatering
emergency response
work health and safety
environmental protection
waste management
communication techniques and equipment
operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
job plans and specifications
site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
manufacturer specifications for required plant and equipment
workplace recording requirements
civil construction terminology relevant to installing sewer pipelines
principles and techniques for effective installation of sewer pipelines, including those relating to:
using and installing sewer pipe systems
identifying mains pipe and utility services
using concrete and concrete fabrication
using sedimentation and erosion controls
reading and interpreting engineering drawings
identifying valves and flow control devices
construction of water reticulation
calculations for pipeline grades and percentages
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to install sewer 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 RIICPL303E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIICPL303E needs to address all 74 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 31 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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