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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for dry gap crossing operations
  2. Construct a dry gap crossing
  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

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

Required Knowledge

OHampS 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

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 by observing the individual assisting in the assembly construction operation and maintenance of various types of dry gap crossing equipment in accordance with standard procedures and instructions by day and night and should cover all of the Critical aspects of evidence

Specific resources for assessment

Access to

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

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

suitable dry gap training area

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.


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.

Dry gap crossing bridging equipment and components may include

Multiple or single span gap crossing equipment

Fixed clear-span equipment

Non equipment bridging

Improvised and/or expedient materials

Suspended cable equipment

Aerial ropeways

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

Life vests

OH&S requirements may include

Workplace operations and safety procedures

Use of protective clothing and equipment

Safe working on platforms and scaffolding

Site layout and preparation may include

Preparing site plan

Marking out site

Removing vegetation

Constructing approaches including access roads, tracks and bridge launching areas

Positioning components and materials for assembly

Determining datum line

Standard procedures may include

Plant equipment

Anchorages

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

Measuring tape/rule

Spirit level

Straight edge

Weights

String lines

Jigs

Clamps

Mechanical advantage devices, including blocks and tackle

Hand and power tools