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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to install temporary support members
   • Access, interpret and apply temporary support members installation 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
   • Identify, confirm safely handle and locate, ready for use materials, required for the work application
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Install temporary foundations, bed-logs and shoring systems
   • Excavate foundation installation site
   • Install bed-log or concrete footing
   • Install shoring system or prepare timbers
   • Install jacks or proprietary shoring systems to restore the bridge/deck level
3. Install braces for stability during corrective work
   • Install custom designed support brackets or piles
4. Install temporary members
   • Install fasteners
   • Install girders/stringers
   • Install supplementary members
5. Clean up
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment
6. Plan and prepare to install temporary support members
   • Access, interpret and apply temporary support members installation 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
   • Identify, confirm safely handle and locate, ready for use materials, required for the work application
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
7. Install temporary foundations, bed-logs and shoring systems
   • Excavate foundation installation site
   • Install bed-log or concrete footing
   • Install shoring system or prepare timbers
   • Install jacks or proprietary shoring systems to restore the bridge/deck level
   • Install braces for stability during corrective work
   • Install custom designed support brackets or piles
8. Install temporary members
   • Install fasteners
   • Install girders/stringers
   • Install supplementary members
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, 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 temporary support members 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 zone

demonstrates completion of the installation of temporary support members 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

installing one (1) temporary pier at least three (3) metres high, including a bed-log and a jacking system

installing of at least one (1) temporary girder and fastening to one (1) timber member

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of installing temporary support members through:

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

temporary support member installation procedures and techniques

pier stability and foundations

connection behaviour

shoring and jacking systems

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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