RIICRC301E — Maintain drainage systems

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What an assessment for RIICRC301E must cover

72 assessable components: 6 elements (27 performance criteria), 24 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 maintain drainage systems

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to maintain drainage systems and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
1.5Obtain and interpret drainage maintenance schedule and records of maintenance history
1.6Determine temporary stormwater diversion requirements according to existing drainage outlets, site requirements and planned construction schedule

2 Maintain drainage components

2.1Inspect and maintain drainage components and rectify or report faults as required
2.2Repair drainage components according to initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign
2.3Flush out drainage system and confirm clear flows of fluid

3 Excavate and repair drainage systems

3.1Determine location of repairs according to work order and survey site
3.2Carry out excavation according to job requirements
3.3Prepare pipes and accessories according to design method of repair
3.4Replace pipe sections and join and align to line and specified fall according to job requirements
3.5Install packing and confirm alignment of pipeline
3.6Make joints to pipe section junctions according to job requirements
3.7Backfill section according to job requirements
3.8Inspect and test repaired drainage system and confirm effectiveness of repairs against job requirements

4 Maintain open drains

4.1Maintain open drains to line and fall specifications according to job requirements
4.2Finish surfaces adjoining open drains and confirm ease of run off
4.3Undertake erosion control methods according to site requirements

5 Inspect, clear and repair culverts

5.1Identify faults in culverts and determine appropriate repair requirements and specifications
5.2Repair or replace sections and joint according to levels and design specifications
5.3Repair or maintain inlets and outlets according to culvert design and specifications
5.4Compact backfill

6 Conduct clean-up activities

6.1Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to site requirements
6.2Seal and store or pack unused materials according to site requirements
6.3Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements

Performance evidence

maintain drainage systems on at least two occasions, including:
maintaining drainage components to design specifications and functional requirements
applying techniques for locating faults in drainage systems
excavating and repairing drainage systems
inspecting and testing repaired drainage systems
maintaining open drains to specified line and fall
finishing surfaces adjoining open drains and confirming ease of run off
undertaking erosion control methods according to site requirements
inspecting, clearing and repairing culverts
clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials
sealing and storing or packing unused materials.
locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for drainage system maintenance, 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
determining temporary stormwater diversion requirements
work with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of drainage systems that meets required outcomes, 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 maintain drainage systems
policies, procedures and documentation required to maintain drainage systems, 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
site isolation and traffic control responsibilities
work health and safety
waste management
workplace recording and reporting
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of equipment required to maintain drainage systems
principles and techniques for effective drainage system maintenance, including:
techniques for maintaining drainage components and open drains
drainage system excavation and repair techniques
techniques for inspecting and repairing culverts
erosion control 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

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