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DEFMIL092 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in the construction of wet gap crossings

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL092 - Assist in the construction of wet gap crossings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to plan and prepare for wet gap crossing operations, construct gap crossing equipment, and maintain and clean up site and equipment.Equipment may include:floating support bridgesfixed floating span equipmentferry equipment (captive and free)floating support bridgeraftsimprovised floating structuresany other to cross rivers and other wet gaps to facilitate the movement of personnel, vehicles, cargo and equipmentWet gap crossing is defined as a bridge that is physically supported by the water, i.e. through pontoons and associated buoyancy measures. Bridges will normally be constructed on a temporary basis to meet the operational need to provide a crossing point over a gap for personnel and equipment. When the crossing is no longer required the bridge is either recovered to storage or redeployed to another crossing.This unit applies to those working as combat engineer personnel required to assist in the preparation, construction, operation and recovery of wet gap crossing bridging equipment, including floating support bridges, to cross rivers and other wet gaps to facilitate the movement of personnel, vehicles, cargo and equipment in a deployed operational environment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work as part of a team, under supervision, but may undertake some autonomous tasks. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of contexts that could be unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Military Skills
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 wet gap crossing operations
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Conduct site layout and preparation.
  • Check all wet gap crossing bridging components against the inventory and materials list and prepare for operation.
  • Report component, tool and equipment faults and deficiencies to the supervisor.
  • Select tools and equipment required for the task, check them for serviceability.
       
Element: Construct a wet gap crossing
  • Assemble and adjust jigs, fixtures and equipment to be used in construction.
  • Assemble and check bridge components for compliance, accuracy and alignment.
       
Element: Maintain and clean up site and equipment
  • Maintain gap crossing sites and crossing systems.
  • Recover, clean and maintain gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.
  • Document and report faults and deficiencies in gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.
  • Store or redeploy to another site gap crossing equipment, tools and materials.
       
Element: Plan and prepare for wet gap crossing operations
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Conduct site layout and preparation.
  • Check all wet gap crossing bridging components against the inventory and materials list and prepare for operation.
  • Report component, tool and equipment faults and deficiencies to the supervisor.
  • Select tools and equipment required for the task, check them for serviceability.
       
Element: Construct a wet gap crossing
  • Assemble and adjust jigs, fixtures and equipment to be used in construction.
  • Assemble and check bridge components for compliance, accuracy and alignment.
       
Element: Maintain and clean up site and equipment
  • Maintain gap crossing sites and crossing systems.
  • Recover, clean and maintain gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.
  • Document and report faults and deficiencies in gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.
  • Store or redeploy to another site gap crossing equipment, tools and materials.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan and prepare for wet gap crossing operations

1.1 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

1.2 Conduct site layout and preparation.

1.3 Check all wet gap crossing bridging components against the inventory and materials list and prepare for operation.

1.4 Report component, tool and equipment faults and deficiencies to the supervisor.

1.5 Select tools and equipment required for the task, check them for serviceability.

2. Construct a wet gap crossing

2.1 Assemble and adjust jigs, fixtures and equipment to be used in construction.

2.2 Assemble and check bridge components for compliance, accuracy and alignment.

3. Maintain and clean up site and equipment

3.1 Maintain gap crossing sites and crossing systems.

3.2 Recover, clean and maintain gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.

3.3 Document and report faults and deficiencies in gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.

3.4 Store or redeploy to another site gap crossing equipment, tools and materials.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

interpreting plans and job instructions

manually handling construction materials and heavy bridging components

working with plant

following instructions/directives and report information

participating in teams

encouraging other team members

using a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

assisting in the construction of at least two wet gap crossings anchorages

participating in the construction of:

one gap crossing with a span of at least thirty metres

one crossing at night

preparing a crossing site

checking components, tools and equipment for serviceability and completeness

participating in the assembly, construction operation and recovery of various types of crossing systems

communicating effectively and work as part of a team

operating construction equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

WHS workplace and equipment safety requirements

materials handling while operating tools

site safety while working with plant

anchorage systems, knots and lashings

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan and prepare for wet gap crossing operations

1.1 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

1.2 Conduct site layout and preparation.

1.3 Check all wet gap crossing bridging components against the inventory and materials list and prepare for operation.

1.4 Report component, tool and equipment faults and deficiencies to the supervisor.

1.5 Select tools and equipment required for the task, check them for serviceability.

2. Construct a wet gap crossing

2.1 Assemble and adjust jigs, fixtures and equipment to be used in construction.

2.2 Assemble and check bridge components for compliance, accuracy and alignment.

3. Maintain and clean up site and equipment

3.1 Maintain gap crossing sites and crossing systems.

3.2 Recover, clean and maintain gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.

3.3 Document and report faults and deficiencies in gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials.

3.4 Store or redeploy to another site gap crossing equipment, tools and materials.

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
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. 
Conduct site layout and preparation. 
Check all wet gap crossing bridging components against the inventory and materials list and prepare for operation. 
Report component, tool and equipment faults and deficiencies to the supervisor. 
Select tools and equipment required for the task, check them for serviceability. 
Assemble and adjust jigs, fixtures and equipment to be used in construction. 
Assemble and check bridge components for compliance, accuracy and alignment. 
Maintain gap crossing sites and crossing systems. 
Recover, clean and maintain gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials. 
Document and report faults and deficiencies in gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials. 
Store or redeploy to another site gap crossing equipment, tools and materials. 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. 
Conduct site layout and preparation. 
Check all wet gap crossing bridging components against the inventory and materials list and prepare for operation. 
Report component, tool and equipment faults and deficiencies to the supervisor. 
Select tools and equipment required for the task, check them for serviceability. 
Assemble and adjust jigs, fixtures and equipment to be used in construction. 
Assemble and check bridge components for compliance, accuracy and alignment. 
Maintain gap crossing sites and crossing systems. 
Recover, clean and maintain gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials. 
Document and report faults and deficiencies in gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials. 
Store or redeploy to another site gap crossing equipment, tools and materials. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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