This nationally accredited unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge needed to install temporary and permanent rock anchors in civil construction.
Course Overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install temporary and permanent rock anchors in civil construction. This includes setting up anchor holes, installing permanent anchor bolts finished with mesh and shotcrete, installing temporary anchor bolts, and stressing, locking and sealing anchors.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Entry Requirements
Prerequisite Units: No prerequisite units are required for this course.
Other Requirements: There are no other requirements for entry to this course.
Topics
- Plan and prepare to install rock anchor
- Set up and prepare anchor holes
- Install anchors to anchor holes
- Set up anchorage assembly and stress anchors
- Conduct clean-up activities