RIICRC209E — Lay reinforced concrete box culverts

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What an assessment for RIICRC209E must cover

76 assessable components: 5 elements (29 performance criteria), 26 performance evidence and 19 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 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 lay reinforced concrete box culverts

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to lay reinforced concrete box culverts
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures within scope of own role
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
1.5Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage requirements
1.6Select plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks and check for faults
1.7Check reinforced concrete box culvert (RCBC) units and confirm conformity against job requirements
1.8Confirm plant and/or crane requirements to assist in preparing ground and placing box culverts according to job requirements

2 Set out and excavate

2.1Determine location and depths of excavation according to job requirements
2.2Set out and mark excavation location according to job requirements
2.3Advise plant operator of excavation requirements
2.4Check excavation depths and grades against job requirements
2.5Compact and prepare foundations base for testing

3 Construct concrete base

3.1Set out and construct formwork to specified dimensions according to job requirements
3.2Place steel reinforcement according to job requirements
3.3Form recesses in slab according to job requirements
3.4Connect and tighten hold down anchors according to job requirements
3.5Place, compact, finish and cure concrete according to job requirements

4 Lay culvert units

4.1Place continuous mortar bed to support legs
4.2Lower and position RCBC units to line and level on supporting slab
4.3Connect hold down anchors to RCBC units
4.4Finish joints between RCBC units according to job requirements
4.5Infill space between legs of multiple culverts according to job requirements
4.6Install spanning slabs for multiple culverts according to job requirements
4.7Cut off and treat lifting lugs
4.8Finish inlet and outlet of culvert
4.9Advise plant operator of compaction and backfill requirements and backfill culvert to specified finish level 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, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements

Performance evidence

lay reinforced concrete box culverts on at least two occasions, including:
installing at least 30 RCBC units to design specifications
constructing at least two RCBC support slabs
setting out and excavating to place RCBC units in specified location, depths and grades according to job requirements
compacting and preparing foundations base for testing
constructing a concrete base to specified requirements, including:
constructing formwork
placing steel reinforcement with form recesses in slab
connecting and tightening hold down anchors
placing, compacting, finishing and curing concrete
laying and finishing off culvert units to specifications
advising plant operator of compaction and backfill requirements and backfilling culvert to required finish level
clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials.
locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to lay reinforced concrete box culverts, including:
identifying and applying relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities
identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements
selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions
confirming plant and/or crane requirements to assist in preparing ground and placing box culverts
work with others to lay reinforced concrete box culverts in a way that meets requirements, including:
preparing for and organising work activities to meet task requirements
communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
using communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
monitoring hazards and identifying and communicating changes to work environment.

Knowledge evidence

legislation required to lay reinforced concrete box culverts
policies, procedures and documentation required to lay reinforced concrete box culverts, including those relating to:
site requirements
manufacturer specifications for required plant and equipment
relevant drawings and job specifications
hazard and risk management
environmental protection and ground conditions
work activity set up procedures
communication techniques and aids
project quality requirements
site isolation and traffic control responsibilities
work health and safety
waste management
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of equipment required to lay reinforced concrete box culverts
principles and techniques for effective reinforced concrete box culvert laying, including those relating to:
setting out and excavating sites to place RCBC units
compacting and preparing foundations base for testing
installing RCBC units
constructing RCBC support slabs and concrete bases.

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

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