RIICTC305E — Construct portals

1 Plan and prepare to construct portals

• 1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to construct portals and confirm work activity is compliant
• 1.3Confirm and identify requirements for complying with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
• 1.4Select plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks and check for faults
• 1.5Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
• 1.6Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
• 1.7Identify preliminary ground work requirements to support portal surrounds prior to excavation
• 1.8Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures within scope of own role

2 Excavate portal shape

• 2.1Determine location, alignment and direction portals from details contained in job drawings and specifications
• 2.2Identify and apply method of construction for portal
• 2.3Prepare material for the construction process of the selected portals according to design plans and specifications
• 2.4Complete excavation to plan
• 2.5Control dust and noise suppression according to safety and legislative requirements

3 Support excavation and form portal surrounds

• 3.1Install sheeting or first set to specifications
• 3.2Excavate and trim battering to design and drainage specifications

4 Install ground support

• 4.1Identify ground support from project drawings and specifications
• 4.2Construct base to detail drawings and specifications
• 4.3Install ground support and shotcrete or concrete according to job requirements
• 4.4Place drainage and seepage provisions according to job requirements

5 Conduct housekeeping 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

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