RIICCM303 — Conduct vacuum excavations

1 Prepare for work

• 1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply vacuum excavation documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
• 1.3Identify hazards, environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
• 1.4Identify and adhere to traffic management signage requirements
• 1.5Select equipment and tools required for work activities and check for faults and report or rectify within scope of own role
• 1.6Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
• 1.7Complete induction procedures as required by workplace policies and procedures and job role requirements
• 1.8Identify and apply safety and environmental protection requirements

2 Complete on-site preparation and set up job

• 2.1Check job scope, location and requirements with job owner and contact person as required
• 2.2Obtain required permits and approval and check potential for ground contamination and nature of materials with landowner or job contact as required
• 2.3Confirm waste management, disposal and tracking procedures required for material types are in place
• 2.4Define work area, check exclusion zone, confirm trench shoring requirements and prepare worksite to comply with job and safety requirements
• 2.5Implement protective screening or other methods as required of containing excavation debris
• 2.6Inspect, assemble and check vacuum excavation equipment according to organisational requirements
• 2.7Complete pre-operational procedures, pre-start and check emergency stop
• 2.8Establish communication processes between operators and confirm correct positioning of personnel

3 Undertake vacuum excavation job

• 3.1Start-up vacuum excavation system according to operating procedures
• 3.2Operate equipment to meet job requirements and minimise direct contact of high pressure water on assets
• 3.3Monitor hazards and activate emergency stop as required
• 3.4Monitor job, conditions and equipment
• 3.5Recognise and diagnose problems and report or rectify within scope of own role

4 Complete job

• 4.1Shut down equipment according to operating procedures
• 4.2Determine and implement disposal, recycling and waste removal documentation procedures required by material type and clear work area
• 4.3Advise job owner and contact person of job completion and report any issues and incidents as required
• 4.4Clean and maintain condition of equipment, confirm stability for use, and report issues as required or address within scope of own role
• 4.5Check vehicle is clean and fit for transit
• 4.6Refuel vehicle, refill with digging water as required and return to base
• 4.7Complete required paperwork and process written records

What does an assessment tool for RIICCM303 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIICCM303 needs to address all 42 unit components: 4 elements with 28 performance criteria, 5 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.

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