Application
This competency was developed for combat engineer personnel required to assist in the preparation, construction, maintenance and recovery of dry gap crossing bridging equipment, including multiple and single span bridges, to cross any form of gap including rivers and streams to facilitate the movement of personnel, vehicles, cargo and equipment in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
The individual will usually be engaged in bridge construction as part of a team under supervision, but may undertake some autonomous tasks.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for dry gap crossing operations | 1.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with WHS requirements. 1.2 Site layout and preparation is conducted in accordance with standard procedures. 1.3 All bridging components are checked against inventory and materials list for completeness and are prepared for operation with faults and deficiencies reported to the supervisor. 1.4 Tools and equipment required for the task are selected, checked for serviceability and faults are reported to the supervisor. |
2. Construct a dry gap crossing | 2.1 Jigs, fixtures and tools to be used in construction are assembled and adjusted ready for use. 2.2 Bridge components are assembled and checked for compliance, accuracy and alignment in accordance with standard procedures. 2.3 Equipment is operated in accordance with standard procedures. |
3. Maintain and clean up site and equipment | 3.1 Gap crossing sites and crossing systems are maintained in accordance with standard procedures. 3.2 Gap crossing equipment, tools and unused materials are recovered, cleaned, maintained and documentation is completed, with any faults and deficiencies reported in accordance with standard procedures. 3.3 Gap crossing equipment, tools and materials are either stored or redeployed to another site in accordance with standard procedures. |
Required Skills
Required Skills
work safely to instructions
select and use tools and equipment appropriate to the task
follow instructions/directives and report information
participate in team
encourage other team members
use a variety of verbal and non
Required Knowledge
WHS workplace and equipment safety requirements
materials handling while operating tools
site safety while working with plant
checking components against inventory
techniques for supporting others
composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members
verbal and non
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to assist in the construction of at least two dry gap crossings using two types of dry gap crossing bridging equipment listed in the Range Statement. Individuals should be assessed participating in the construction of: at least one bridge of not less than 15 metres span at least one bridge constructed at night Assessment must also confirm the ability to: prepare the work site check components, tools and equipment participate in the assembly, construction and recovery of the crossing systems identify faults/problems and take action to rectify them work as part of a team and interactively communicate with others Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated under field conditions over a time frame that allows for individuals to be assessed in the various tasks related to the construction of at least two dry gap crossings using two types of equipment listed in the Range Statement. |
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: selected dry gap crossing equipment and components (multiple or single span gap crossing equipment, fixed clear tools, equipment and materials required to support the construction and operation of dry gap crossing equipment suitable dry gap training area |
Range Statement
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 dust masks/respirators ear plugs/muffs gloves hard hat/cap life vests safety glasses/goggles |
WHS requirements may include: | safe working on platforms and scaffolding use of protective clothing and equipment workplace operations and safety procedures |
Site layout and preparation may include: | constructing approaches including access roads, tracks and bridge launching areas determining datum line marking out site positioning components and materials for assembly preparing site plan removing vegetation |
Standard procedures may include: | anchorages clamps expedient road and tracking i.e. materials obtained locally to construct improvised roads and tracks hand and power tools jigs measuring tape/rule mechanical advantage devices, including blocks and tackle plant equipment spirit level straight edge string lines weights |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.