Carry Out Excavation

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Declaration:

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Task 1 Knowledge Questionnaire

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Task 2 project

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Task 3 Simulated Practical and/or workplace observation

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Assessor declaration

The assessor is to complete this declaration with the student.

I have acknowledged the underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off the job.

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I confirm that I am a qualified workplace assessor and will be conducting the assessment for this unit and student

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Have all aspects of the student agreement been explained and understood?

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Does the student understand they have three attempts to complete each task satisfactorily? If after the third attempt the student is deemed ‘Not Yet Competent’, they will be required to do further training before reattempting this unit.

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I have explained the requirements for reasonable adjustment as a result of workplace constraints

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Do you have any special needs or considerations to be made for this assessment? If yes, what are they?

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I understand I have three attempts to complete each task satisfactorily. If after the third attempt I am deemed ‘Not Yet Competent’, I will be required to do further training before reattempting this unit

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Reasonable adjustment: If you require any adjustments to accommodate a need in order to complete this assessment, please talk to your assessor. Arrangements will be put in place to ensure a fair and flexible approach is undertaken for this assessment. Please note that the range or nature of the adjustment will ensure that the outcomes of the unit are not compromised.

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I agree to comply with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures provided as part of the simulated environment.

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I give permission for the RTO to use my assignment at the workplace for assessment moderation / validation purposes.

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ASSESSMENT TASK 1 KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE

Q

Questions

S

NS

1

What is a site document plan?

2

Which underground services are likely to be located on the plans?

3

With regard to underground services, what must be done before excavation work can commence? Give 4 examples.

4

Safe work method statements are required for all high-risk construction work. When would a SWMS be required for excavation work?

5

Describe 6 potential hazards that may arise when carrying out excavation work.

6

Complete the hierarchy of control table below, by providing an example of each type of control, relating to excavation work.

Level

Example of action

1. Eliminate the risk

2. Reduce the risk with one or more of the following:

Substitution

Isolation

Engineering

3. Reduce the risk using administrative controls

4. Reduce the risk by using personal protective equipment (PPE)

7

What is the ‘zone of influence’, and why do plant and machinery operators need to be aware of this?

8

According to WorkSafe Victoria’s Compliance code ‘Excavation’, how is excavation work defined?

9

Provide a list of 10 tools / equipment used in manual excavation.

10

During the pre-start check what should you do if you find a fault to the piece of machinery?

11

How many cubic metres of soil would need to be excavated for a rectangular shaped underground car park that measures 27 metres by 39 metres and will be 9.5 metres deep?

12

A trench measuring 500 mm deep by 450mm wide needs to be excavated for the plan below. What is the total volume in cubic metres of soil that needs to be excavated?

13

Describe the risk management process, as depicted in the diagram below.

14

The Environment Protection Act 1997 provides for the protection of the environment. Part 7 of the Act allows the Environment Protection Authority to enter into an environmental protection agreement with a person conducting an activity. List 4 types of activities you would need to refer to an environmental management plan for.

15

What method is commonly used to mark the ground to guide excavation work/machine operations?

16

Give 4 examples of materials that may be used when carrying out excavation work.

17

The depth of the excavations should be checked at regular intervals. How should this be done?

18

Provide 4 examples of signage and 2 examples of barricades that can be used as safety measures when carrying out excavations.

19

How can the hazard of open excavations be eliminated? Give 3 examples.

20

Provide a brief explanation of the following types of temporary drainage systems.

21

If by accident, Jeremy comes into contact with the underground services, what should he report, to whom and when? What emergency process should be in place?

22

Jeremy is a contractor using an excavator to conduct the site cut. He has completed the appropriate pre-checks and adhered to professional practices. Jeremy is concerned that the site cut is obstructed by the close proximately of the services locations. Explain what he should do.

23

On the illustration of an excavator below, shade the operator’s blind spots.

24

What is the role of a ‘spotter’ when using plant and machinery near excavation work?

25

When should trench shoring be used?

26

Where could the details/instructions regarding appropriate trench shoring methods or ‘benching’ be found?

27

Describe the process of removing loose material from site and edges using hand tools.

28

How should you dispose of an empty can of spray paint? Where would you find this information?

29

During the pre-start check what should you do if you find a fault to the piece of machinery?

30

How should plant and machinery be left at the end of the day?

RECORD OF ASSESSMENT TASK 1 KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

To be completed by the assessor

Learner details

Assessor details

Name

Name

Unit Code

CPCCCM2002A

Unit Title

Carry out excavation

Record of assessment results (please tick appropriate box).

ASSESSORS NOTE: Before making a final judgement on this assessment task, you must determine if the student is able to satisfactorily apply and perform the following criteria. Review the performance criteria by clicking on the link https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPCCCM2002A. Marking should be in line with the model answers required as the performance criteria (PCs) is underpinned by this assessment task. All questions must be deemed satisfactory to achieve a satisfactory outcome for this task. If a NS is provided for any section or questions relating to this task, then the task outcome should be treated as NS and the reassessment process should be applied. If a NS (not satisfactory) outcome is applied then you must inform the student in detail as to “why” this outcome was provided. Record your reasons in the section labelled “Not satisfactory (NS) outcomes”. See below for recording appropriate information

Assessment activity - The learner has completed all the assessments requirements for this unit of competency and has been deemed

Outcome

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Task 1– Knowledge Questionnaire

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Not satisfactory (NS) Outcomes

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If you receive a Not Satisfactory assessment result you have the right to appeal. You have three assessment attempts. After the third attempt arrangements for payment will be made for reassessment purposes. Refer to your student hand book for more details on the complaints and appeals process.

Assessor Feedback to learner:

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Reasonable Adjustment

(if applicable) explain why reasonable adjustment has been applied and the tasks it was applied to

Assessor Intervention

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Student declaration - I hereby certify that this assessment is my own work, based on my personal study and/or research. I have acknowledged all material and resources used in the presentation of this assessment whether they are books, articles, reports, internet searched or any other document or personal communication. I also certify that the assessment has not previously been submitted for assessment in any other subject or any other time in the same subject and that I have not copied in part or whole or otherwise plagiarised the work of other learning and/or other persons. I confirm that I understand that I must complete this assessment on my own. I confirm that I will not cheat or plagiarise, or copy from another student during the completion of this assessment.

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