RIICTC303E — Excavate tunnel by machine
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What an assessment for RIICTC303E 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 excavate tunnel by machine
- 1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
- 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to excavate tunnels by machine 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 up for machine operation
- 2.1Devise and follow production schedules consistent with job requirements
- 2.2Locate and set up machine and equipment according to job requirements
- 2.3Carry out pre-start, start-up, park up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
- 2.4Adjust machine and attachments for terrain, rock and ground conditions
- 2.5Drive, operate machine and use controls according to job requirements
- 2.6Complete operator maintenance and servicing of machine and equipment to schedule according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3 Excavate tunnel and control dust and water
- 3.1Excavate tunnel to shape required by specification according to line levels and measurements
- 3.2Incorporate dust suppression methods with machine cutting operations to control dust
- 3.3Operate and maintain dust extraction systems during excavation
- 3.4Remove excess water by operating pumping or drainage system to maintain minimal surface water levels
4 Control mucking
- 4.1Set up and align mucking system to spoil system according to job requirements
- 4.2Operate mucking attachments according to job requirements
- 4.3Maintain dust extraction system in operation along conveyor or mucking system
- 4.4Remove spoil according to planned operating procedures
- 4.5Direct trucks safely to and from mucking area 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
- 5.3Carry out housekeeping activities according to site requirements
Performance evidence
- excavate tunnel by machine on at least two occasions, including completing at least a twenty lineal metre section of tunnel.
- locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures
- implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the completion of excavate tunnel by machine, including: applying equipment and manual handling techniques, selecting and using required tools and equipment, interpreting engineering drawings
- work with others to undertake and complete the tunnel excavation by machine that meets all required outcomes, including: organising work activities to meet all task requirements, communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions, using communication techniques and systems to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone.
Knowledge evidence
- policies, procedures and documentation required to excavate tunnel by machine, including those relating to: work health and safety, environmental protection, waste management, using safety data sheets (SDS) and materials handling methods, project quality requirements, emergency response, manufacturer specifications for required plant and equipment, site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities, communication techniques and equipment, job plans and specifications, site requirements, production schedules, machine operations
- housekeeping activities, including: cleaning up work area, cleaning, maintaining and storing equipment and tools, waste management, processing records
- principles and techniques required to excavate tunnel by machine, including those related to: dust suppression, machine cutting operations ground conditions
- excavation processes, including the use of: shields, earth pressure bearing shields, pipe jacking
- tunnel services, including: rail, road, communication, water, power
- civil construction terminology relevant to excavating tunnel by machine
- types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to excavate tunnel by machine, including: road header machines, tunnelling boring machines (TBM), shields, pipe jacking equipment.
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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Questions about assessing RIICTC303E
What does an assessment tool for RIICTC303E need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIICTC303E needs to address all 39 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for RIICTC303E?
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