Assessor Resource

DEFCA316B
Supervise the construction of short-term roads or tracks

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This competency was developed for combat engineer personnel required to plan and direct the construction and to ensure the maintenance of, a short term road or track in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

The individual will always lead a team and work autonomously.

All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.

This unit covers the competency required to plan and direct the construction and to ensure the maintenance of, a short-term road or track, including:

Repairs to all weather dirt roads to prepare them for sealing without additional construction

Repairs that will normally involve:

potholes that cause the slowing of traffic

removal and replacement of culverts emergency repairs to bomb damaged airfield runway, taxiway and hard standings

small scale stabilisation tasks

construction of short distance emergency bypass routes

expedient roadways

This unit of competency does not cover the design or construction activities associated with civil construction (such as plant operations).

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

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 construct roads and track to a standard that they could be classified as allweather dirt roads and tracks capable of sustained heavy vehicle traffic.

The road or track must be able to be sealed without further construction.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that encompasses all aspects of this Unit of Competency. Assessment need only be conducted supervising the construction of one road or track due to the high cost and complex nature of the task.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Specific resources for assessment

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

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

analyse pavement using cone penetrometer

conduct reconnaissance for quarries and gravel pits

conduct route reconnaissance:

route formula symbols

limiting factors

construction materials

over head obstructions

tunnels and underpasses

map overlays

conduct soils testing - CBR

design and construct culverts:

improvised culverts

commercial off the shelf (concrete pipe, Armco, etc.)

determine ground bearing pressure and angle of repose

determine soil characteristics and properties

employ geo-textiles

employ soil stabilisation methods

measure roadway parts:

pavement widths and thickness

shoulders

camber and crossfall

drainage

prepare terrain analysis

Required Knowledge

compaction

construction standards:

horizontal curve radius

sight distance

maximum grades

curve lengths

geo-textiles

ground bearing pressure and angle of repose

legal responsibilities

pavement analysis using cone penetrometer

quarries and gravel pits

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements

relevant WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

road systems and their relevant parts, including:

pavement widths and thickness

shoulders

camber and crossfall

drainage

culvert design

rainfall intensity

catchment and runoff

route reconnaissance:

route formula symbols

limiting factors

construction materials

over head obstructions

tunnels and underpasses

map overlays

soil characteristics and properties

soil stabilisation methods

soil testing

terrain analysis

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.

Data may include:

airfield runway, taxi-way, hard-standing, etc.

carriage width

camber

damage to pavement

environmental

meteorological

road or track classification (weight limits)

Resources may include:

compacting machinery

concrete

construction machinery

geo-textiles

gravel

prefabricated culverts

signage

stabilisation materials

timber

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

job guides, pamphlets and other publications

manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

relevant local government by-laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations

written and verbal orders and job instructions

Documentation may include:

construction documentation (design and construction plan)

environmental compliance

equipment documentation

maintenance records

maps

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Data relating to road requirements and restrictions is interpreted from instructions, expected time frame for usage and likely weather conditions. 
Assistance is sought to survey road location. 
Water courses and other ground obstacles are surveyed and their impact on road design is noted. 
Crossing or entry points for other roads and tracks are planned. 
Soil conditions are investigated to establish profile to sub-base level. 
Extent and depth of clearing and cutting are planned. 
Soil dumping or storage areas are planned to meet volume of soil to be removed, and access and restoration requirements. 
Construction plan is developed in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations. 
Availability of required road base and additional material is confirmed or material is ordered. 
 
 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures. 
Construction team is directed and supervised in accordance with the road or track 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 drainage, levelling, road alignment and soil stability. 
Support from outside agencies is organised and directed. 
Technical advice is provided to higher authority or support agencies. 
Condition of road/track is monitored in relation to volume of traffic and expected future requirements. 
Specific damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues is identified and repaired or reported to controlling body immediately. 
Normal wear and damage repair is planned and carried out with minimal disruption. 
Ineffective drainage is noted and modified. 
Areas of consistent damage are redesigned and remade. 
Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures. 
Equipment and stores are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable. 
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures. 

Forms

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