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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to undertake visual inspection
   • Access, interpret and apply visual inspection documentation 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 requirements
   • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • elect and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, confirm, safely handle and locate, in ready for use, material required for the work application,
   • Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Inspect bridge
   • Locate access devices in reach of areas for inspection
   • Asses defects, faults, damage and deterioration by walking over, under and around the bridge
   • Observe bridge under the passage of vehicles to assess faults and deterioration
   • Complete written reports on condition of bridge stating findings and methods of correction
3. Clean up
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
4. Plan and prepare to undertake visual inspection
   • Access, interpret and apply visual inspection documentation 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 requirements
   • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • elect and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, confirm, safely handle and locate, in ready for use, material required for the work application,
   • Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
5. Inspect bridge
   • Locate access devices in reach of areas for inspection
   • Asses defects, faults, damage and deterioration by walking over, under and around the bridge
   • Observe bridge under the passage of vehicles to assess faults and deterioration
   • Complete written reports on condition of bridge stating findings and methods of correction
   • 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 with others to undertake and complete visual inspections that meet 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 zone

demonstrates completion of undertaking visual inspections 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

inspecting one (1) pre-inspected bridge, including:

walk over, under, around; and,

under heavy load; and,

providing a written report on findings and proposed rectification methods

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of undertaking visual inspection through:

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

timber bridge visual inspection procedures and techniques

defects, faults, damage and deterioration types, causes and rectification methods

structural principles of timber bridges

bridge foundations

bridge heritage

calculation of material requirements

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

quality assurance systems and standards

JSA/JSEA/safe work method statements

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