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

DEFMIL094 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 DEFMIL094 - Assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills 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.This unit 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 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 usually work as part of a team under supervision, but may undertake some tasks independently. They must use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.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 construction
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Select and check for serviceability tools and equipment required for the job and report any faults to the supervisor.
  • Lay out road/track line and clear it of vegetation and obstructions.
       
Element: Construct road/track sub base
  • Remove soil manually or with the assistance of plant support to establish a base of suitable width, slope and stability.
  • Coordinate soil and waste removal with plant operators and dump or store.
  • Compact or stabilise soil (chemically or mechanically) with the assistance of plant support.
  • Make provision for drainage and crossing points progressively.
       
Element: Construct road/track surface and drainage
  • Transfer, spread, compact and lay/fix road/track base and other surface materials to meet the planned road/track design.
  • Provide drains and establish water runoff.
       
Element: Construct crossings
  • Cut and prepare road/track surface at crossing point using appropriate compaction.
  • Install culverts in accordance with the predicted volume of water.
  • Place, backfill and compact pipes or cords.
       
Element: Maintain road/track and refurbish work site
  • Monitor condition of road/track in relation to volume of traffic, loads and expected future requirements.
  • Identify and repair or report damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues.
  • Plan and carry out normal wear and tear damage repair with minimal disruption to other activities.
  • Identify and modify ineffective drainage.
       
Element: Plan and prepare for construction
  • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Select and check for serviceability tools and equipment required for the job and report any faults to the supervisor.
  • Lay out road/track line and clear it of vegetation and obstructions.
       
Element: Construct road/track sub base
  • Remove soil manually or with the assistance of plant support to establish a base of suitable width, slope and stability.
  • Coordinate soil and waste removal with plant operators and dump or store.
  • Compact or stabilise soil (chemically or mechanically) with the assistance of plant support.
  • Make provision for drainage and crossing points progressively.
       
Element: Construct road/track surface and drainage
  • Transfer, spread, compact and lay/fix road/track base and other surface materials to meet the planned road/track design.
  • Provide drains and establish water runoff.
       
Element: Construct crossings
  • Cut and prepare road/track surface at crossing point using appropriate compaction.
  • Install culverts in accordance with the predicted volume of water.
  • Place, backfill and compact pipes or cords.
       
Element: Maintain road/track and refurbish work site
  • Monitor condition of road/track in relation to volume of traffic, loads and expected future requirements.
  • Identify and repair or report damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues.
  • Plan and carry out normal wear and tear damage repair with minimal disruption to other activities.
  • Identify and modify ineffective drainage.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 construction

1.1 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

1.2 Select and check for serviceability tools and equipment required for the job and report any faults to the supervisor.

1.3 Lay out road/track line and clear it of vegetation and obstructions.

2. Construct road/track sub base

2.1 Remove soil manually or with the assistance of plant support to establish a base of suitable width, slope and stability.

2.2 Coordinate soil and waste removal with plant operators and dump or store.

2.3 Compact or stabilise soil (chemically or mechanically) with the assistance of plant support.

2.4 Make provision for drainage and crossing points progressively.

3. Construct road/track surface and drainage

3.1 Transfer, spread, compact and lay/fix road/track base and other surface materials to meet the planned road/track design.

3.2 Provide drains and establish water runoff.

4. Construct crossings

4.1 Cut and prepare road/track surface at crossing point using appropriate compaction.

4.2 Install culverts in accordance with the predicted volume of water.

4.3 Place, backfill and compact pipes or cords.

5. Maintain road/track and refurbish work site

5.1 Monitor condition of road/track in relation to volume of traffic, loads and expected future requirements.

5.2 Identify and repair or report damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues.

5.3 Plan and carry out normal wear and tear damage repair with minimal disruption to other activities.

5.4 Identify and modify ineffective drainage.

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.

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

measuring relative to the construction process

using expedient and improvised construction methods and materials

following instructions/directives and reporting information

reading and interpreting job instructions, procedures manuals, job guides, field engineering pamphlets, technical specifications, manufacturer’s specifications, plans, maps and overlays

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.

workplace and equipment safety requirements

capabilities of small plant and equipment

materials handling and storage

expedient and improvised construction methods

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 construction

1.1 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

1.2 Select and check for serviceability tools and equipment required for the job and report any faults to the supervisor.

1.3 Lay out road/track line and clear it of vegetation and obstructions.

2. Construct road/track sub base

2.1 Remove soil manually or with the assistance of plant support to establish a base of suitable width, slope and stability.

2.2 Coordinate soil and waste removal with plant operators and dump or store.

2.3 Compact or stabilise soil (chemically or mechanically) with the assistance of plant support.

2.4 Make provision for drainage and crossing points progressively.

3. Construct road/track surface and drainage

3.1 Transfer, spread, compact and lay/fix road/track base and other surface materials to meet the planned road/track design.

3.2 Provide drains and establish water runoff.

4. Construct crossings

4.1 Cut and prepare road/track surface at crossing point using appropriate compaction.

4.2 Install culverts in accordance with the predicted volume of water.

4.3 Place, backfill and compact pipes or cords.

5. Maintain road/track and refurbish work site

5.1 Monitor condition of road/track in relation to volume of traffic, loads and expected future requirements.

5.2 Identify and repair or report damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues.

5.3 Plan and carry out normal wear and tear damage repair with minimal disruption to other activities.

5.4 Identify and modify ineffective drainage.

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. 
Select and check for serviceability tools and equipment required for the job and report any faults to the supervisor. 
Lay out road/track line and clear it of vegetation and obstructions. 
Remove soil manually or with the assistance of plant support to establish a base of suitable width, slope and stability. 
Coordinate soil and waste removal with plant operators and dump or store. 
Compact or stabilise soil (chemically or mechanically) with the assistance of plant support. 
Make provision for drainage and crossing points progressively. 
Transfer, spread, compact and lay/fix road/track base and other surface materials to meet the planned road/track design. 
Provide drains and establish water runoff. 
Cut and prepare road/track surface at crossing point using appropriate compaction. 
Install culverts in accordance with the predicted volume of water. 
Place, backfill and compact pipes or cords. 
Monitor condition of road/track in relation to volume of traffic, loads and expected future requirements. 
Identify and repair or report damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues. 
Plan and carry out normal wear and tear damage repair with minimal disruption to other activities. 
Identify and modify ineffective drainage. 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. 
Select and check for serviceability tools and equipment required for the job and report any faults to the supervisor. 
Lay out road/track line and clear it of vegetation and obstructions. 
Remove soil manually or with the assistance of plant support to establish a base of suitable width, slope and stability. 
Coordinate soil and waste removal with plant operators and dump or store. 
Compact or stabilise soil (chemically or mechanically) with the assistance of plant support. 
Make provision for drainage and crossing points progressively. 
Transfer, spread, compact and lay/fix road/track base and other surface materials to meet the planned road/track design. 
Provide drains and establish water runoff. 
Cut and prepare road/track surface at crossing point using appropriate compaction. 
Install culverts in accordance with the predicted volume of water. 
Place, backfill and compact pipes or cords. 
Monitor condition of road/track in relation to volume of traffic, loads and expected future requirements. 
Identify and repair or report damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues. 
Plan and carry out normal wear and tear damage repair with minimal disruption to other activities. 
Identify and modify ineffective drainage. 

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