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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare work site
  2. Build and maintain field structures
  3. Maintain and clean up site and equipment

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

work safely to instructions

read drawings and interpret plans and sketches

select construction materials

measure relative to the construction process

utilise expedient and improvised methods to construct field structures

follow instructionsdirectives and report information

participate in team

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

Required Knowledge

workplace and equipment safety requirements

materials handling and storage

measurement relative to construction

expedient and improvised construction methods

types and use of field structures

drawings plans and graphic representation including lettering symbols tables charts specifications

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to construct at least three types of field structures included in the Range Statement using a variety of materials and expedient construction methods At least one above and one below ground structure should be constructed

Assessment must also confirm the ability to

interpret job instructions and plans and layout a site

prepare materials and equipment for construction

apply appropriate expedient construction methods and procedures to the construction including accurate measuring and levelling

use standard processes to handle and place materials

complete the construction of field structures to the specified standard

work in a team and interactively communicate with others

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated under field conditions over a time frame that allows for constructing and maintaining a number of field structures utilising expedient construction methods and a variety of materials

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a field environment Evidence should be gathered by observing the individual participating in the construction of various types of field structures requiring the application of a variety of expedient methods and materials

Specific resources for assessment

Access to

construction materials relevant to the task

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

suitable training areas for construction


Range Statement

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 environment 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

OH&S requirements may include

Workplace environment and equipment safety

Use of protective clothing and equipment

Manual handling of materials

Safe use of scaffolding

Site layout and preparation may include

Setting out to dimensions contained in job instructions and technical specifications

Identifying assembly method from job instructions and technical specifications

Constructing jigs and other field machines

Stockpiling materials

Requesting plant support

Tools and equipment to be used in construction may include

Various types of plant

Scaffolding

Hand, power and explosive tools

Concrete mixers

Chain saws and paving breakers

Explosives

Measuring tape/rule

Mechanical aids

Crow bars

Cordage

Steel wire rope

Anchorages

Standard procedures and instructions refer to

Written and verbal orders and job instructions

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

Technical specifications, plans, sketches

Materials may include

Masonry

Cement and sand

Bricks/blocks

Steel

Timber

Rock

Wire mesh

Rigid or flexible sheet materials

Sandbags

Pierced steel plank (PSP)

Pierced aluminium plank (PAP)

Other commercial or improvised materials including locally sourced materials

Field structures may include

Observation towers and posts

Command posts, bunkers and strong points

Weapon pits and trenches

Gun emplacements

Vehicle hides

Sandbag structures including sangars

Revetment

Overhead protection (OHP) and overhead cover (OHC) for command posts, bunkers and shelters

Light buildings and shelters

Above ground water storage

Piers

Rocket screens