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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to install or replace sub-structure members
   • Access, interpret and apply sub-structure members 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
   • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, confirm, safely handle and locate, ready for use, materials 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. Prepare for installation or replacement
3. Assess implications of project on bridge load capacity
   • Measure dimensions of original components
   • Select resources
   • Conduct follow up inspection of work
4. Erect major sub-structure members
   • Measure and prepare members for installation or replacement of major sub-structure members
   • Fit new members
   • Apply durability treatments to the new members
   • Install connectors to the new sub-structure members
   • Remove temporary supports after new members are secured in place
5. Erect minor sub-structure member
   • Measure and prepare members for installation or replacement of minor sub-structure members
   • Fit new members
   • Apply durability treatments to the new members
   • Install connectors to the new sub-structure members
6. Clean up
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment
7. Plan and prepare to install or replace sub-structure members
   • Access, interpret and apply sub-structure members 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
   • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, confirm, safely handle and locate, ready for use, materials 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
8. Prepare for installation or replacement
   • Assess implications of project on bridge load capacity
   • Measure dimensions of original components
   • Select resources
   • Conduct follow up inspection of work
9. Erect major sub-structure members
   • Measure and prepare members for installation or replacement of major sub-structure members
   • Fit new members
   • Apply durability treatments to the new members
   • Install connectors to the new sub-structure members
   • Remove temporary supports after new members are secured in place
10. Erect minor sub-structure member
    • Measure and prepare members for installation or replacement of minor sub-structure members
    • Fit new members
    • Apply durability treatments to the new members
    • Install connectors to the new sub-structure 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

implements requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of install or replace sub-structure members including:

selecting and using required tools and equipment

assessing implications of project on bridge capacity

erecting major and minor sub-structure members

applying durability treatments

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the performance of install or replace sub-structure 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 installing or replacing sub-structure 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

completing the planning, preparation and erection to design specifications of at least:

one (1) major sub-structure member, and

one (1) minor sub-structure member

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of installing or replacing sub-structure members through:

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety

temporary support member installation

pier stability and foundations

connection behaviour

shoring and jacking systems

test boring

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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