CPCPCM3025 - Install trench support

Unit code: CPCPCM3025 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
16
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install trench support.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* installing and removing as a minimum, two trench support systems using an approved shoring method and equipment to a minimum depth of 1.5 metres.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* types of trench support systems including:
* aluminium shoring shields
* close timber shoring
* drag boxes
* fixed and/or adjustable trench boxes
* hydraulic vertical shoring
* lite box aluminium panels
* powerbrace
* slide rails
* raking shoring
* hazards associated with excavation including:
* soil types and the likelihood of sudden changes in soil
* presence of ground water and water entering cracks in soil adjacent to the excavation
* effects on ground material by exposure to the air after excavation
* vibration due to machinery, plant, motor vehicles and machinery
* excavation depth and shape
* presence or proximity of other underground services
* presence of excavation, backfill material or equipment placed near an excavation
* excavation within public property requirements
* excavation close to footings and buildings
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements associated with the installation of trench support systems
* how to access relevant information, including job plans and specifications, codes, Australian standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements
* tools, materials and equipment used for the installing trench support.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate II in Drainage
CPC20720 | Certificate ii | Duration:
Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32420 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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