RIICRC202E - Install signs
Overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install signs in civil construction, including loading, transporting, unloading and installing free standing signs, including those requiring installation of dual supports.
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
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, 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 signs on at least two occasions, including:
• loading, transporting, unloading and installing at least three different free standing signs with at least one being a free standing sign requiring installation of dual supports
• laying out and checking sign components
• confirming signage against job requirements
• assembling sign on or off site as required
• determining erection methods
• preparing support materials
• installing fastenings
• bracing support structures
• erecting signs
• clearing work area and recycling or disposing of materials as required
• cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing plant and equipment.
During the above, the candidate must:
• locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the completion of installing signs, including:
• identifying and applying relevant drawings and job specifications
• identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
• identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements and availability of signs
• selecting and checking for faults, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks
• surveying site location according to job drawings and specifications
• arranging site access according to safe working procedures
• preparing delivery site for risk control
• determining availability of loading and unloading equipment
• arranging signage transportation signage
• protecting and securing signs for transportation
• loading, transporting and off-loading signs and equipment
• work with others to install signs 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.
Required reading
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):