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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required Skills

work safely to instructions

select and use tools and equipment appropriate to the task

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

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

Required Knowledge

WHS workplace and equipment safety requirements

materials handling while operating tools

site safety while working with plant

checking components against inventory

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

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 assist in the construction of at least two dry gap crossings using two types of dry gap crossing bridging equipment listed in the Range Statement Individuals should be assessed participating in the construction of

at least one bridge of not less than metres span

at least one bridge constructed at night

Assessment must also confirm the ability to

prepare the work site

check components tools and equipment

participate in the assembly construction and recovery of the crossing systems

identify faultsproblems and take action to rectify them

work as part of a team and interactively communicate with others

Consistency in performance

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 listed in the Range Statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

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

Specific resources for assessment

selected dry gap crossing equipment and components multiple or single span gap crossing equipment fixed clearspan equipment nonequipment bridging improvised andor expedient materials suspended cable equipment aerial ropeways

selected dry gap crossing equipment and components (multiple or single span gap crossing equipment, fixed clearspan equipment, nonequipment 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

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.

Personal protective equipment may include:

dust masks/respirators

ear plugs/muffs

safety glasses/goggles

WHS requirements may include:

safe working on platforms and scaffolding

use of protective clothing and equipment

workplace operations and safety procedures

Site layout and preparation may include:

constructing approaches including access roads, tracks and bridge launching areas

determining datum line

marking out site

positioning components and materials for assembly

preparing site plan

removing vegetation

Standard procedures may include:

expedient road and tracking i.e. materials obtained locally to construct improvised roads and tracks

hand and power tools

measuring tape/rule

mechanical advantage devices, including blocks and tackle

plant equipment