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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare to apply bridge durability treatment
  2. Apply protective coatings and preservatives
  3. Install flashing/capping
  4. Clean up
  5. Plan and prepare to apply bridge durability treatment
  6. Apply protective coatings and preservatives
  7. Install flashing/capping

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:

competently completes all evidence activities with the ability to transfer and apply skills and knowledge to new situations and environments on more than one occasion

locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the application of bridge durability treatment 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 applying bridge durability treatment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying reporting and recording hazards and risks

applying protective coating to all surfaces of a bridge member of at least three (3) metres in length

applying preservatives to the end of three (3) cut timber members and the top surface of a timber member

preparing, making and installing a capping on the end of a timber member


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of applying bridge durability treatment through:

applying organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

timber bridge durability treatment procedures and techniques

scaffolding

preservatives and protective coatings

termite barriers

waterproofing

timber deterioration

bridge foundations

bridge heritage

calculation of material requirements

quality assurance systems and standards

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

safety data sheets and materials handling methods

JSA/JSEA/safe work method statements