Assessor Resource

DEFCA307B
Assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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.

This unit covers the competency required to assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of minor roads and tracks to provide access to work sites, camps and other installations.

The minor roads and tracks will normally be of a temporary nature and can be expected to carry only a moderate amount of vehicular traffic without major upgrading, construction and maintenance work to bring it up to a permanent standard. Roads and tracks will normally be constructed in field conditions. The individual will usually work as part of a team under supervision, but may undertake some autonomous tasks.

Note: This unit is based on FPIFGM195A Construct and maintain roads and tracks from the Forest Products Training Package.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

BSBCMN311A Maintain workplace safety

BCG1006A Use small plant and equipment

BCG1004A Carry out measurements and calculations

BCG1011A Handle construction materials and safely dispose of waste

BCG1005A Use hand and power tools

FPIFGM2208A Fall trees manually (basic)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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 assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of a number of lengths of road/track using a combination of locally won and pre-fabricated materials such as PSP. The road/track construction must include the installation of drainage and crossings.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to:

assist in the construction of a road/track in accordance with job instructions and technical specifications

use tools, plant and equipment

construct drainage and crossings

carry out road maintenance tasks

interactively communicate and work in a team.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that allows for the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks under a range of field conditions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed by observing the individual assisting in the construction of various types of roads and tracks using a range of materials in accordance with standard procedures.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

road and track construction materials relevant to the task

hand tools, power tools, plant and other equipment appropriate to the construction process

suitable site/work/training areas for the construction of roads and tracks.

Submission Requirements

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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

interpret job instructions and plans, maps and overlays

use power tools, hand tools, small plant and other engineering equipment

measure relative to the construction process

utilise expedient and improvised construction methods and materials

follow instructions/directives and report information

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

read and interpret job instructions, procedures manuals, job guides, field engineering pamphlets, technical specifications and manufacturer's specifications

Required Knowledge

workplace and equipment safety requirements

capabilities of small plant and equipment

materials handling and storage

expedient and improvised construction methods

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

basic numeracy required to determine linear measurement, and number and placement of pegs

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.

Field conditions may include

A range of terrain, soil and vegetation

Under all weather conditions

By day or night and under illumination

Personal protective equipment may include

Boots

Safety glasses/goggles

Ear plugs/muffs

Dust masks/respirators

Gloves

Hard hat

Cap

High visibility vest

OH&S requirements may include

Workplace environment and safety

Use of protective clothing and equipment

Manual handling of materials

Tools and equipment used in construction may include

Hand and power tools

Small plant equipment supplemented, when required and available, by medium/heavy road construction plant and operators

Fabricated and pre-fabricated materials for surfaces and culverts

Equipment and non-equipment bridging

Laying out of road/track line may include

Line of sight

Pegs

Marking/blazing trees

String

Clearance of road line may include

Felling trees

Pulling stumps

Shifting rocks

Standard procedures and instructions refer to

Written and verbal orders and instructions, job instructions

Standing orders, routine orders, procedures manuals, job guides, field engineering pamphlets and other publications

Technical specifications and manufacturer's specifications

Road/track base and surface materials may include

Crushed rock

Sand

Other materials typically used for road/track construction

Expedient surfacing materials won locally

Pierced steel plank (PSP)

Pierced aluminium plank (PAP)

Trackway

Cords and pipes

Sandbags

Pre-fabricated culveting

Road/track base design requirements include

Length

Width

Depth

Camber

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
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with OH&S requirements 
Tools and equipment required for the job are selected, checked for serviceability and any faults are reported to the supervisor 
The road/track line is laid out and cleared of vegetation and obstructions in accordance with standard procedures and job instructions 
Soil is removed manually or with the assistance of plant support to establish a base of suitable width, slope and stability 
Soil and waste removal is coordinated with plant operators and dumped or stored in accordance with standard procedures 
Soil is compacted or stabilised chemically or mechanically with the assistance of plant support 
Provision for drainage and crossing points is progressively made in accordance with standard procedures 
Road/track base and other surface materials such as pierced steel plank (PSP) and locally won expedient materials are transferred, spread, compacted and laid/fixed to meet the planned road/track design in accordance with standard procedures 
Drains are provided and water run-off is established 
Road/track surface is cut and prepared at crossing point using appropriate compaction 
Culverts are installed as required in accordance with the predicted volume of water 
Pipes or cords are placed and correctly backfilled and compacted 
Condition of road/track is monitored in relation to volume of traffic, loads and expected future requirements 
Damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues is identified and repaired or immediately reported to supervisor 
Normal wear and tear damage repair is planned and carried out with minimal disruption to other activities 
Ineffective drainage is identified and modified as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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