This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install sub-soil drainage in civil construction, including setting out and excavating trenches and installing sub-soil drains, end structures or outlets.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
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, including 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:
• install sub-soil drainage on at least two occasions in at least two separate locations, including:
• installing at least 100 metres of sub-soil drain, including end structures or outlets
• setting out and excavating trenches to specified location, depth and grade
• installing sub-soil drainage using specified materials and meeting backfill requirements
• clearing work area and recycling or disposing of materials
• cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing plant, tools and equipment.
During the above, the candidate must:
• locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for installing sub-soil drainage, including:
• 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
• planning stockpiling of materials for ease of access and hazard reduction
• work with others to undertake and complete the installation of sub-soil drainage in a way 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.
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.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):