Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply maintain timber bridges in Civil Construction.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to maintain timber bridges | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply maintain timber bridges documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding 1.3 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements 1.4 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage 1.5 Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 1.6 Identify, confirm, safely handle and locate ready for use, materials required for the work application, 1.7 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.8 Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues 1.9 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Maintain bridge | 2.1 Obtain and apply schedule of maintenance repairs/work order or instructions 2.2 Locate access devices in reach of the areas to be maintained/repaired and check for safe operation 2.3 Locate defect or fault and prepare area for rectification 2.4 Select resources in accordance with the task 2.5 Report other defects or faults further identified during maintenance 2.6 Complete bridge maintenance work |
3. Clean up | 3.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 3.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 3.3 Complete written records and reports |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable, documentation, policies and procedures
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of timber bridges that meets all of the required outcomes including:
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
using a range of communication techniques and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
demonstrates completion of the maintenance of timber bridges that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
identifying, reporting and recording hazards and risks
replacing at least one (1) length of sheeting/decking, a minimum of two (2) metres in length and all associated activities, to specifications
replacing and painting at least one (1) fence/barrier post and at least six (6) metres of railing to specification
locating defect/fault and preparing area for rectification and reporting other defects or faults identified during maintenance
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of maintaining timber bridges through:
applying organisational and site requirements and procedures for:
site and equipment safety requirements
timber bridge maintenance procedures and techniques
scaffolding
preservatives and paints
timber grading
bridge foundations
bridge heritage
calculation of material requirements
quality assurance systems and standards
equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
safety data sheets and materials handling methods
JSA/JSEA/safe work method statements
Assessment Conditions
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. | |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume
Sectors
Civil construction