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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare to install or replace super-structure members
  2. Install temporary supports
  3. Install or replace members
  4. Clean up
  5. Plan and prepare to install or replace super-structure members
  6. Install temporary supports
  7. Install or replace members

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 or replacement of super-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 super-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

installing and removing temporary supports

selecting and preparing timber

applying preservatives

marking out and cutting to size of at least one (1) corbel or girder for a super-structure


Knowledge Evidence

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

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

temporary support member installation

connection behaviour

shoring and jacking systems

timber grading

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