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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to construct specialised timber deck systems
   • Access, interpret and apply timber deck systems documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • 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
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Construct bridge deck
   • Select deck materials
   • Pre-drill connection points
   • Fix deck temporarily with nails
   • Connect stressing cables to the bridge deck
   • Stress and rest bridge deck for the specified timeframe
3. Install bridge deck
   • Re-stress bridge deck prior to removal to location
   • Trim bridge deck prior to securing in location
   • Install bridge deck at location
   • Bolt bridge deck to the cross girders
   • Re-stress bridge deck
   • Pack stressing cable location holes with grease
   • Fit protection angles, kerbs and handrails
   • Apply waterproofing to the deck and fittings
4. Clean up
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment
5. Plan and prepare to construct specialised timber deck systems
   • Access, interpret and apply timber deck systems documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • 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
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
6. Construct bridge deck
   • Select deck materials
   • Pre-drill connection points
   • Fix deck temporarily with nails
   • Connect stressing cables to the bridge deck
   • Stress and rest bridge deck for the specified timeframe
7. Install bridge deck
   • Re-stress bridge deck prior to removal to location
   • Trim bridge deck prior to securing in location
   • Install bridge deck at location
   • Bolt bridge deck to the cross girders
   • Re-stress bridge deck
   • Pack stressing cable location holes with grease
   • Fit protection angles, kerbs and handrails
   • Apply waterproofing to the deck and fittings
   • 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 the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of construction of specialised timber deck systems including:

selecting and using required tools and equipment

constructing timber bridge deck in accordance with production plans

selecting and preparing decking materials

stressing, resting and re-stressing bridge deck prior to moving to location

installing bridge deck at locations

fitting protection angles, kerbs and handrails

waterproofing deck and fittings

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the construction of specialised timber deck systems that meets all of the required outcomes including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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 constructing specialised timber deck systems 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

construction and installation of at least one (1) span of a specialised timber deck system, constructed of stressed laminated timber

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the construction of specialised timber deck systems through:

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

boat and water safety

sheet piling

Environmental Protection Act

dewatering

caulking

dial before you dig

bridge foundations

bridge heritage

calculation of material requirements

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 materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

monitoring quality assurance systems and standards

preparing and/or implementing JSAs/safe work method statements

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