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

RIICTB201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain timber bridges

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICTB201A - Maintain timber bridges
Description This unit covers the maintenance of timber bridges in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, maintaining bridges, 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
  • 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 materials appropriate to the work application, safely handle and locate ready for use
  • Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
       
Element: Maintain bridge
  • Obtain and apply schedule of maintenance repairs/work order or instructions to organisational requirements
  • Locate access devices in reach of the areas to be maintained/repaired and check for safe operation
  • Locate defect or fault and prepare area for rectification
  • Select resources in accordance with the task
  • Report other defects or faults further identified during maintenance
  • Complete bridge maintenance work to specifications or instructions
       
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 maintaining timber bridges

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of timber bridge maintenance

working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of timber bridges that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of timber bridge maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

replacement of at least one length of sheeting/decking, a minimum of two metres in length and all associated activities, to specifications

replacement and painting of at least one fence/barrier post and at least six metres of railing to specification

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 maintenance of timber bridges

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

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.

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 maintain timber bridges:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for maintaining timber bridges

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 maintain timber bridges:

site and equipment safety requirements

timber bridge maintenance procedures and techniques

scaffolding

preservatives and paints

timber grading

bridge foundations

bridge heritage

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

processes for the calculation of material requirements

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

quality assurance systems and standards

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 ground conditions in urban and rural areas

timber bridges and may include timber wharves, piers and jetties

Signage requirements may include:

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

pedestrian areas

Tools and equipment may include:

generators

power leads

electric drills

drills

augers

impact wrenches

oxy-acetylene equipment

chainsaws

power saws

paint brushes

brooms

crow bars

hammers

podger hammers

bolt extraction equipment

chisels

reaming bits

drifts

Materials may include:

bolts

nuts

washers

paint

nails

waterproof sealants

petroleum jelly

post straps

sheet materials

fence posts

Environmental protection requirements may include:

waste management

stormwater protection

noise

dust

vibration

safe use of preservatives

waterway protection

clean-up management

Maintenance may include:

touch up painting

bolt tightening

replacement of sheeting/decking

replacement/repair of fences/barriers

cleaning

weed control

hazard reduction

flashing repair and replacement

waterway cleaning

bolt replacement

replacement of traffic control devices and signs

replace kerbing

replace whacking planks/ballast boards

upgrading of applied preservatives

Work orders or instructions may include:

checklists

emails

written instructions

drawings/sketches

verbal instructions

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 
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 materials appropriate to the work application, safely handle and locate ready for use 
Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task 
Obtain and apply schedule of maintenance repairs/work order or instructions to organisational requirements 
Locate access devices in reach of the areas to be maintained/repaired and check for safe operation 
Locate defect or fault and prepare area for rectification 
Select resources in accordance with the task 
Report other defects or faults further identified during maintenance 
Complete bridge maintenance work to specifications or instructions 
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

Assessment Cover Sheet

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