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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to install pre-cast concrete bridge decks
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation to install pre-cast concrete bridge decks and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding
   • Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
   • Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage
   • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Install bearings
   • Determine bearing types and position
   • Check bearing dimensions and material for quality
   • Install bearings
   • Identify locating brackets/bolts and install in preparation for placement of girders
3. Install concrete bridge deck
   • Prepare deck components for grouting prior to placement
   • Place deck components
   • Carry out and complete pre-fabricated concrete decking grouting
   • Insert and tension pre-fabricated concrete decking transverse stressing bar
   • Grout transverse stressing bar
   • Grout anchor bolts
   • Place and specify deck joints of pre-fabricated decking and scuppers
4. Fix bridge fittings
   • Fit posts and bridge rails
   • Assemble and install pre-fabricated stairs
5. Clean up
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
6. Plan and prepare to install pre-cast concrete bridge decks
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation to install pre-cast concrete bridge decks and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding
   • Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
   • Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage
   • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
7. Install bearings
   • Determine bearing types and position
   • Check bearing dimensions and material for quality
   • Install bearings
   • Identify locating brackets/bolts and install in preparation for placement of girders
8. Install concrete bridge deck
   • Prepare deck components for grouting prior to placement
   • Place deck components
   • Carry out and complete pre-fabricated concrete decking grouting
   • Insert and tension pre-fabricated concrete decking transverse stressing bar
   • Grout transverse stressing bar
   • Grout anchor bolts
   • Place and specify deck joints of pre-fabricated decking and scuppers
9. Fix bridge fittings
   • Fit posts and bridge rails
   • Assemble and install pre-fabricated stairs
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation of pre-cast concrete bridge decks that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of installing pre-cast concrete bridge decks that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

installing bearings and brackets/bolts in preparation for placement of girders

installing pre-cast concrete deck units including installation of transverse stressing bars and bearings on a multi-span bridge with a minimum length of twenty (20) metres to specifications

assembling and installing pre-fabricated stairs

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in applying the install pre-cast concrete bridge decks through:

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

site and equipment safety requirements

bridge construction and sequencing

pre-cast concrete bridge decks and installation

bearing types and installation

safe lifting techniques

safe working procedures, working at heights and over water

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

interpreting engineering drawings

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

safety data sheets and materials handling methods

JSA/JSEA/safe work method statements

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