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Conduct impact moling, ramming and augering

Conduct impact moling, ramming and augering

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICTT302D
State Code
WH182
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
68
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct impact moling, ramming and augering in Civil Construction.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for impact moling, ramming and augering
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply impact moling, ramming and augering documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
  • 1.6 Select tools and equipment for the task, check for and report faults
2. Determine boring requirements
  • 2.1 Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of bore from drawings and specifications
  • 2.2 Use above and below ground survey instruments and determine the bore pathway for underground vertical and horizontal alignment
  • 2.3 Conduct visual geological investigation of alignment and determine the differing soil types and groundwater conditions
  • 2.4 Select bore head for the strata
  • 2.5 Position, anchor/stake down boring equipment
3. Conduct equipment checks
  • 3.1 Carry out start-up, shutdown and communication procedures
  • 3.2 Check equipment controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, anchors and/or stabilising equipment for serviceability and report faults
  • 3.3 Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • 3.4 Carry out equipment maintenance
4. Drive bore hole
  • 4.1 Prepare launch and receiving pits in accordance with site requirements to accommodate bore rig and tools
  • 4.2 Prepare launch and receiving pits for inserting and receiving bore head in accordance with site requirements
  • 4.3 Establish traverse line of bore head to receiving pit prior to launching mole
  • 4.4 Monitor machine for continuity of production to site conditions
5. Clean up
  • 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials
  • 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB503 RIICTT302A Conduct impact moling, ramming and augering Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM95 RIICTT302E Conduct impact moling, ramming and augering operations Unit of competency