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

RIICBM302A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install pre-cast girders

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICBM302A - Install pre-cast girders
Description This unit covers the installation of pre-cast girders in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, installing bearings, installing girders, and cleaning up. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:Civil construction
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task
  • Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
  • Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
  • Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
  • Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
       
Element: Install bearings
  • Determine bearing types and position from project drawings and specifications
  • Check bearing dimensions and materials for quality
  • Install bearings as required
  • Identify and install locating brackets/bolts in preparation for the placement of girders
       
Element: Install girders
  • Determine individual girder location from project drawings and specifications
  • Determine fitting sequence to install girders in accordance with engineering instructions and advise the crane operator
  • Check girders for conformity to design prior to lifting in accordance with standard industry work practices
  • Check lifting points on girders for serviceability and attach and use tag lines to guide girder to position
  • Place timber packing to support girder load
  • Use drift to align holes and insert and tension locating bolts
  • Adjust bearings to specification to provide support across the full face of the bearing to the girder
  • Brace girder to prevent lateral movement or rolling
  • Remove, roll and store tag lines
  • Remove excess epoxy putty or mortar
  • Remove timber packing at specified time
       
Element: Clean up
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for installing pre-cast girders

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of pre-cast girder installation

working with others to undertake and complete the installation of pre-cast girders that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of pre-cast girder installation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

installation of all the pre-cast concrete girders on a multi-span bridge of not less than twenty metres in length to specifications. It is to include installing bearings, installing lateral bracing, installing locating brackets and bolts, identifying hog, checking direction of skew angle, lateral bow and twist prior to lifting

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the installation of pre-cast girders

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to install pre-cast girders:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for installing pre-cast girders

organise work activities

select and use relevant tools and equipment safely

identify and report on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

communicate effectively to receive and clarify work instructions

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to install pre-cast girders:

site and equipment safety requirements

bridge construction and sequencing

pre-cast concrete girder installation

bearing types and installation

safe lifting techniques

structural technology

safe working procedures for working at heights and over water

processes for interpreting engineering drawings

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

JSAs/safe work method statements

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Safety requirements may include:

OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement

safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with uneven/unstable terrain, trees, pits, poles, trip hazards, dirt mounds, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials

emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

Site may include:

any rural or urban bridge construction project

Signage requirements may include:

escort vehicle

highway traffic signs

site safety signage

temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians

barricades

traffic conditions signage

Traffic may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

buildings

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Plant, tools and equipment may include:

fall arrestors

tag lines

drifts

spanners

pneumatic wrenches

tape measures

marking equipment

cranes and slings/launching gantry

ladders

spatulas

pointing trowels

buckets

spirit levels

scaffolding

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Bearing types may include:

elastomeric

mortar pad

pot

stainless steel sliding plates

fixed rocker

rocker

roller

fixed plate

sliding

Girders may include:

'I' girders and 'T' girders

those secured with locating brackets and bolts

Crane may include lifting over:

water

land

by launching truss

Conformity of design tolerances may include:

skew angle

variation for hog

lateral bow

twisting

Brace may include:

timber props

metal adjustable props

metal rods

Materials may include:

pre-cast girders

locating brackets and bolts

bearings

timber packing

mortar and/or epoxy

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
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task 
Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task 
Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 
Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 
Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task 
Determine bearing types and position from project drawings and specifications 
Check bearing dimensions and materials for quality 
Install bearings as required 
Identify and install locating brackets/bolts in preparation for the placement of girders 
Determine individual girder location from project drawings and specifications 
Determine fitting sequence to install girders in accordance with engineering instructions and advise the crane operator 
Check girders for conformity to design prior to lifting in accordance with standard industry work practices 
Check lifting points on girders for serviceability and attach and use tag lines to guide girder to position 
Place timber packing to support girder load 
Use drift to align holes and insert and tension locating bolts 
Adjust bearings to specification to provide support across the full face of the bearing to the girder 
Brace girder to prevent lateral movement or rolling 
Remove, roll and store tag lines 
Remove excess epoxy putty or mortar 
Remove timber packing at specified time 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 

Forms

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