Assessor Resource

DEFMIL093
Assist in the construction of dry gap crossings

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to assist in the preparation, construction, maintenance and recovery of dry gap crossing bridging equipment to cross any form of gap, including rivers and streams, to facilitate the movement of personnel, vehicles, cargo and equipment. When the crossing is no longer required the bridge is either recovered to storage or redeployed to another crossing.

This unit applies to for combat engineer personnel involved in the construction of dry gap crossings in a deployed operational environment.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would usually be engaged in bridge construction as part of a team under supervision, but may undertake some autonomous tasks. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan and prepare for dry gap crossing operations

1.1 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

1.2 Conduct site layout and preparation.

1.3 Check dry gap crossing bridging components against inventory and materials list for completeness and prepare for operation.

1.4 Report faults and deficiencies in bridging components.

1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report faults.

2. Construct a dry gap crossing

2.1 Assemble and adjust ready for use jigs, fixtures and tools to be used in construction.

2.2 Assemble bridge components and check for compliance, accuracy and alignment.

3. Maintain and clean-up site and equipment

3.1 Maintain gap crossing sites and crossing systems.

3.2 Recover, clean and maintain gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.

3.3 Document and report faults and deficiencies in gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.

3.4 Store or redeploy gap crossing equipment, tools and materials.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

selecting and using tools and equipment appropriate to the task

following instructions/directives and reporting information

assisting in the construction of at least two dry gap crossings using two types of dry gap crossing bridging equipment:

multiple or single span gap crossing equipment

fixed clear span equipment

non equipment bridging

improvised and/or expedient materials

suspended cable equipment

aerial ropeways

participating in the construction of:

at least one bridge of not less than fifteen metres span

at least one bridge constructed at night

preparing the work site

checking components, tools and equipment

operating construction equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

WHS workplace and equipment safety requirements

materials handling while operating tools

site safety while working with plant

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

Competency should be demonstrated under field conditions over a time frame that allows for individuals to be assessed in the various tasks related to the construction of at least two dry gap crossings using two types of equipment, in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. Specifically, access is required to the following resources:

selected dry gap crossing equipment and components (multiple or single span gap crossing equipment, fixed clear span equipment, non-equipment bridging, improvised and/or expedient materials, suspended cable equipment, aerial ropeways)

tools, equipment and materials required to support the construction and operation of dry gap crossing equipment

suitable dry gap training area

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan and prepare for dry gap crossing operations

1.1 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

1.2 Conduct site layout and preparation.

1.3 Check dry gap crossing bridging components against inventory and materials list for completeness and prepare for operation.

1.4 Report faults and deficiencies in bridging components.

1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report faults.

2. Construct a dry gap crossing

2.1 Assemble and adjust ready for use jigs, fixtures and tools to be used in construction.

2.2 Assemble bridge components and check for compliance, accuracy and alignment.

3. Maintain and clean-up site and equipment

3.1 Maintain gap crossing sites and crossing systems.

3.2 Recover, clean and maintain gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.

3.3 Document and report faults and deficiencies in gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.

3.4 Store or redeploy gap crossing equipment, tools and materials.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

selecting and using tools and equipment appropriate to the task

following instructions/directives and reporting information

assisting in the construction of at least two dry gap crossings using two types of dry gap crossing bridging equipment:

multiple or single span gap crossing equipment

fixed clear span equipment

non equipment bridging

improvised and/or expedient materials

suspended cable equipment

aerial ropeways

participating in the construction of:

at least one bridge of not less than fifteen metres span

at least one bridge constructed at night

preparing the work site

checking components, tools and equipment

operating construction equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

WHS workplace and equipment safety requirements

materials handling while operating tools

site safety while working with plant

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

Competency should be demonstrated under field conditions over a time frame that allows for individuals to be assessed in the various tasks related to the construction of at least two dry gap crossings using two types of equipment, in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. Specifically, access is required to the following resources:

selected dry gap crossing equipment and components (multiple or single span gap crossing equipment, fixed clear span equipment, non-equipment bridging, improvised and/or expedient materials, suspended cable equipment, aerial ropeways)

tools, equipment and materials required to support the construction and operation of dry gap crossing equipment

suitable dry gap training area

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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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
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. 
Conduct site layout and preparation. 
Check dry gap crossing bridging components against inventory and materials list for completeness and prepare for operation. 
Report faults and deficiencies in bridging components. 
Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report faults. 
Assemble and adjust ready for use jigs, fixtures and tools to be used in construction. 
Assemble bridge components and check for compliance, accuracy and alignment. 
Maintain gap crossing sites and crossing systems. 
Recover, clean and maintain gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials. 
Document and report faults and deficiencies in gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials. 
Store or redeploy gap crossing equipment, tools and materials. 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. 
Conduct site layout and preparation. 
Check dry gap crossing bridging components against inventory and materials list for completeness and prepare for operation. 
Report faults and deficiencies in bridging components. 
Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report faults. 
Assemble and adjust ready for use jigs, fixtures and tools to be used in construction. 
Assemble bridge components and check for compliance, accuracy and alignment. 
Maintain gap crossing sites and crossing systems. 
Recover, clean and maintain gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials. 
Document and report faults and deficiencies in gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials. 
Store or redeploy gap crossing equipment, tools and materials. 

Forms

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