RIICTC304E — Muck out tunnel earthworks
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What an assessment for RIICTC304E must cover
33 assessable components: 6 elements (20 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 6 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 muck out tunnel earthworks
- 1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
- 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to muck out tunnel earthworks and confirm work activity is compliant
- 1.3Confirm and identify requirements for complying with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
- 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
- 1.5Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
- 1.6Select plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks and check for faults
- 1.7Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures within scope of own role
2 Bar/scale down loose material
- 2.1Identify and position plant and equipment according to job requirements
- 2.2Scale down loose material according to job requirements
3 Remove spoil by hand
- 3.1Remove excavated muck according to job requirements
- 3.2Transport muck to spoil heap
4 Load spoil by machine
- 4.1Install spoil haulage lines, rail and conveyor system according to engineering and manufacturer specifications
- 4.2Operate mucking machines according to site requirements
- 4.3Inspect and maintain conveyors to schedule
5 Remove spoil
- 5.1Operate hauling engine according to job requirements
- 5.2Operate continuous conveyor system
- 5.3Maintain dust controls throughout mucking process
6 Conduct housekeeping activities
- 6.1Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to site requirements
- 6.2Clean, check, perform maintenance on and store plant, tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
- 6.3Carry out housekeeping activities according to site requirements
Performance evidence
- muck out tunnel earthworks on at least two occasions, including at least ten cubic metres by machine to required job specifications.
- locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
- implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to muck out tunnel earthworks, including: applying equipment and manual handling techniques; selecting and using required tools and equipment
- work with others to undertake and complete the mucking out of tunnel earthworks that meets all required outcomes, including: organising work activities to meet task requirements; communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions; using communication techniques and systems to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones.
Knowledge evidence
- legislation required to muck out tunnel earthworks
- policies, procedures and documentation required to muck out tunnel earthworks, including those relating to: work health and safety; emergency response; using safety data sheets (SDS) and materials handling methods; project quality requirements; hazard and risk management; environmental protection; waste management; communication techniques and equipment; site isolation and traffic control responsibilities; operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures; job plans and specifications; site requirements; engineer specifications; manufacturer specifications for required plant and equipment
- housekeeping activities, including: cleaning up work area; cleaning, maintaining and storing equipment and tools; waste management; processing records
- principles and techniques required to muck out tunnel earthworks, including those relating to: soil and rock type characteristics; construction principles; mucking machines; dust controls; muck removal, including by both machine and hand; spoil haulage systems, including: rail; road conveyor
- types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to muck out tunnel earthworks, including: muckers/boggers; skid steer loaders; front end loaders
- civil construction terminology relevant to mucking out tunnel earthworks.
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 RIICTC304E need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIICTC304E needs to address all 33 unit components: 6 elements with 20 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 6 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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