Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUADEFCA312B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Construct equipment bridging

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFCA312B - Construct equipment bridging
Description This unit covers the competency required to construct, and recover gap crossing bridging equipment, to facilitate the movement of personnel, vehicles, cargo and equipment.Bridges will normally be constructed on a temporary basis under field conditions to meet the operational need to provide a crossing point over a gap for personnel and equipment. When the crossing is no longer required the bridge is either recovered to storage or redeployed to another crossing.The person will usually be engaged in bridge construction by leading a team and working autonomously.Equipment bridging is constructed from designed and certified bridge modules and parts to provide a temporary or permanent bridge over a gap.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit/sNil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare and plan for gap crossing
  • Requirement is received, understood and confirmed with higher authority as necessary
  • Resource availability and serviceability is identified and constraints are determined
  • Site survey, risk and environmental assessment are conducted
  • Suitable bridge design is selected based on site survey and available resources
  • Construction/dismantle plan is developed in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations
  • Problems that cannot be resolved locally are referred to higher authority for resolution
  • Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored
  • Construction team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures
  • Outside agencies are liaised with as required
  • Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
       
Element: Construct gap crossing
  • Construction team is directed and supervised in accordance with construction plan
  • All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
  • Checks are completed for security, alignment and stability
  • Support from outside agencies is organised and directed
  • Technical advice is provided to higher authority or support agencies
  • Gap crossing site and gap crossing are maintained in accordance with standard procedures
       
Element: Dismantle gap crossing and refurbish site and equipment
  • Construction team is directed and supervised in accordance with dismantle plan
  • Gap crossing equipment, tools and materials are recovered, cleaned and maintained
  • Gap crossing equipment, tools and materials are either stored or redeployed to another site in accordance with standard procedures
  • Site is refurbished in accordance with environmental requirements
  • Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures
  • Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures
       


Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to construct, maintain and dismantle a multi-span bridging of not less than 30 metres made from modularised or improvised means.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a timeframe that encompasses all aspects of this Unit of Competency.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment that reflects the extremes of an operational environment where a person is under physical and mental stress.

Assessment need only be completed once due to the high cost and complex nature of the task.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to construction equipment and materials; communications equipment; a suitable site; and a construction team.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

command and control skills

manage resources

operate optical levelling and surveying devices

personal communications skills

produce detailed design/plans

produce detailed written and verbal reports

record and process data and information

take and record accurate measurements

Required Knowledge

anchorages

booming procedures and centre of gravity

duration of bridge use - temporary or permanent

equipment bridge design features/requirements:

site requirements (reconnaissance):

location

gap width, depth, obstacles, etc.

current and direction

angle of repose

abutment design or enhancement

soils testing and compaction methods

routes in/out

parts

specifications

user manual,

material handling equipment requirements and support

construction sequence

designed traffic/load (MLC/tonnage)

above ground or surface (stepped abutment)

equipment bridge types:

medium girder bridge (MGB)

air portable bridge (APB)

rapid emplacement bridge (REB)

line of communication bridge (LOC)

bailey bridge, acrow bridge (FMB), etc.

jacking system

legal responsibilities

mathematics to a level necessary to meet all design and construction requirements

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to civil construction and environmental requirements

relevant OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

types of bridge category:

single span, multi span,

simply supported or continuous

variations in construction sequences:

restricted sites

floating piers

multiple piers

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Site survey may include

Gap assessment (measurements, profiling, soil tests, California bearing ratio, angle of repose of banks, routes in and out, etc)

Reconnaissance

Underwater inspection for obstacles

Water current measurement

Resources may include

Construction materials

Equipment bridge (medium girder bridge, line of communication bridge, floating support bridge, bailey bridge, air portable bridge, acrow bridge)

Tools

Vehicles

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Job guides, pamphlets and other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state or federal legislation or regulations

Written and verbal orders and job instructions

Maintenance may include

Drainage

Inspections

Repair

Traffic control

Documentation may include

Construction documentation (design and construction plan)

Environmental compliance

Equipment documentation

Maintenance records

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Requirement is received, understood and confirmed with higher authority as necessary 
Resource availability and serviceability is identified and constraints are determined 
Site survey, risk and environmental assessment are conducted 
Suitable bridge design is selected based on site survey and available resources 
Construction/dismantle plan is developed in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations 
Problems that cannot be resolved locally are referred to higher authority for resolution 
Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored 
Construction team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures 
Outside agencies are liaised with as required 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures 
Construction team is directed and supervised in accordance with construction plan 
All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 
Checks are completed for security, alignment and stability 
Support from outside agencies is organised and directed 
Technical advice is provided to higher authority or support agencies 
Gap crossing site and gap crossing are maintained in accordance with standard procedures 
Construction team is directed and supervised in accordance with dismantle plan 
Gap crossing equipment, tools and materials are recovered, cleaned and maintained 
Gap crossing equipment, tools and materials are either stored or redeployed to another site in accordance with standard procedures 
Site is refurbished in accordance with environmental requirements 
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures 
Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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