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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare to spice and connect timber members
  2. Install temporary supports
  3. Jack bridge structure clear of pile
  4. Splice and connect
  5. Clean up
  6. Plan and prepare to spice and connect timber members
  7. Install temporary supports
  8. Splice and connect

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 the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of splicing and connection of timber members including:

selecting and using required tools and equipment

installing temporary supports

applying durability treatments and preservatives

splicing and connecting timber members

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the splicing and connection of timber 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 splicing and connecting timber members that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying, reporting and recording hazards

installing and removing temporary supports

completion of the cutting and splicing of at least one (1) pile; or,

splicing of two (2) top or bottom chords using a chainsaw and splicing plates


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of splicing and connecting timber 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

identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

applying and monitoring operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

applying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

interpreting and complying with safety data sheets and materials handling methods

monitoring quality assurance systems and standards

preparing and/or implementing JSAs/safe work method statements