Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFCA323 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCA323 - Assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks
Description This unit covers the competency required to assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of minor roads and tracks to provide access to work sites, camps and other installations. The minor roads and tracks will normally be of a temporary nature and can be expected to carry only a moderate amount of vehicular traffic without major upgrading, construction and maintenance work to bring it up to a permanent standard. Roads and tracks will normally be constructed in field conditions. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This competency was developed for combat engineer personnel required to assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of minor roads and tracks to provide access to work sites, camps and other installations in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.The individual will usually work as part of a team under supervision, but may undertake some autonomous tasks, must use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for construction
  • Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with WHS requirements.
  • Tools and equipment required for the job are selected, checked for serviceability and any faults are reported to the supervisor.
  • The road/track line is laid out and cleared of vegetation and obstructions in accordance with standard procedures and job instructions.
       
Element: Construct road/track subbase
  • Soil is removed manually or with the assistance of plant support to establish a base of suitable width, slope and stability.
  • Soil and waste removal is coordinated with plant operators and dumped or stored in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Soil is compacted or stabilised chemically or mechanically with the assistance of plant support.
  • Provision for drainage and crossing points is progressively made in accordance with standard procedures.
       
Element: Construct road/track surface and drainage
  • Road/track base and other surface materials such as pierced steel plank (PSP) and locally won expedient materials are transferred, spread, compacted and laid/fixed to meet the planned road/track design in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Drains are provided and water runoff is established.
       
Element: Construct crossings
  • Road/track surface is cut and prepared at crossing point using appropriate compaction.
  • Culverts are installed as required in accordance with the predicted volume of water.
  • Pipes or cords are placed and correctly backfilled and compacted.
       
Element: Maintain road/track and refurbish work site
  • Condition of road/track is monitored in relation to volume of traffic, loads and expected future requirements.
  • Damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues is identified and repaired or immediately reported to supervisor.
  • Normal wear and tear damage repair is planned and carried out with minimal disruption to other activities.
  • Ineffective drainage is identified and modified as required.
       


Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of a number of lengths of road/track using a combination of locally won and prefabricated materials such as PSP. The road/track construction must include the installation of drainage and crossings.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to:

assist in the construction of a road/track in accordance with job instructions and technical specifications

use tools, plant and equipment

construct drainage and crossings

carry out road maintenance tasks

interactively communicate and work in a team

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that allows for the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks under a range of field conditions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

road and track construction materials relevant to the task

hand tools, power tools, plant and other equipment appropriate to the construction process

suitable site/work/training areas for the construction of roads and tracks.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required Skills

interpret job instructions and plans, maps and overlays

use power tools, hand tools, small plant and other engineering equipment

measure relative to the construction process

utilise expedient and improvised construction methods and materials

follow instructions/directives and report information

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

read and interpret job instructions, procedures manuals, job guides, field engineering pamphlets, technical specifications and manufacturer’s specifications

Required Knowledge

workplace and equipment safety requirements

capabilities of small plant and equipment

materials handling and storage

expedient and improvised construction methods

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

basic numeracy required to determine linear measurement, and number and placement of pegs

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Personal protective equipment may include:

boots

cap

dust masks/respirators

ear plugs/muffs

gloves

hard hat

high visibility vest

safety glasses/goggles

WHS requirements may include:

manual handling of materials

use of protective clothing and equipment

workplace environment and safety

Tools and equipment used in construction may include:

equipment and nonequipment bridging

fabricated and prefabricated materials for surfaces and culverts

hand and power tools

small plant equipment supplemented, when required and available, by medium/heavy road construction plant and operators

Laying out of road/track line may include:

line of sight

marking/blazing trees

pegs

string

Clearance of road line may include:

felling trees

pulling stumps

shifting rocks

Standard procedures and instructions may include:

standing orders, routine orders, procedures manuals, job guides, field engineering pamphlets and other publications

technical specifications and manufacturer’s specifications

written and verbal orders and instructions, job instructions

Road/track base and surface materials may include:

cords and pipes

crushed rock

expedient surfacing materials won locally

other materials typically used for road/track construction

pierced aluminium plank (PAP)

pierced steel plank (PSP)

prefabricated culveting

sand

sandbags

trackway

Road/track base design requirements must include:

camber

depth

length

width

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with WHS requirements. 
Tools and equipment required for the job are selected, checked for serviceability and any faults are reported to the supervisor. 
The road/track line is laid out and cleared of vegetation and obstructions in accordance with standard procedures and job instructions. 
Soil is removed manually or with the assistance of plant support to establish a base of suitable width, slope and stability. 
Soil and waste removal is coordinated with plant operators and dumped or stored in accordance with standard procedures. 
Soil is compacted or stabilised chemically or mechanically with the assistance of plant support. 
Provision for drainage and crossing points is progressively made in accordance with standard procedures. 
Road/track base and other surface materials such as pierced steel plank (PSP) and locally won expedient materials are transferred, spread, compacted and laid/fixed to meet the planned road/track design in accordance with standard procedures. 
Drains are provided and water runoff is established. 
Road/track surface is cut and prepared at crossing point using appropriate compaction. 
Culverts are installed as required in accordance with the predicted volume of water. 
Pipes or cords are placed and correctly backfilled and compacted. 
Condition of road/track is monitored in relation to volume of traffic, loads and expected future requirements. 
Damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues is identified and repaired or immediately reported to supervisor. 
Normal wear and tear damage repair is planned and carried out with minimal disruption to other activities. 
Ineffective drainage is identified and modified as required. 

Forms

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