Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to maintain timber bridges

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for maintaining timber bridges

organise work activities

select and use relevant tools and equipment safely

identify and report on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

communicate effectively to receive and clarify work instructions

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to maintain timber bridges

site and equipment safety requirements

timber bridge maintenance procedures and techniques

scaffolding

preservatives and paints

timber grading

bridge foundations

bridge heritage

equipment types characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

processes for the calculation of material requirements

operational maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

quality assurance systems and standards

JSAssafe work method statements

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for maintaining timber bridges

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of timber bridge maintenance

working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of timber bridges that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of timber bridge maintenance that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

replacement of at least one length of sheetingdecking a minimum of two metres in length and all associated activities to specifications

replacement and painting of at least one fencebarrier post and at least six metres of railing to specification

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of timber bridges

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Safety requirements may include:

Site may include:

Signage requirements may include:

Traffic may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Environmental protection requirements may include:

Maintenance may include:

Work orders or instructions may include: