Application
This unit describes the skills required to assist in the preparation, construction, maintenance and recovery of dry gap crossing bridging equipment to cross any form of gap, including rivers and streams, to facilitate the movement of personnel, vehicles, cargo 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 for combat engineer personnel involved in the construction of dry gap crossings 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 usually be engaged in bridge construction as part of a team under supervision, but may undertake some autonomous tasks. 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 dry gap crossing operations | 1.1 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. 1.2 Conduct site layout and preparation. 1.3 Check dry gap crossing bridging components against inventory and materials list for completeness and prepare for operation. 1.4 Report faults and deficiencies in bridging components. 1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report faults. |
2. Construct a dry gap crossing | 2.1 Assemble and adjust ready for use jigs, fixtures and tools to be used in construction. 2.2 Assemble bridge components and check 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 gap crossing equipment, tools and materials. |
Evidence of Performance
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.
selecting and using tools and equipment appropriate to the task
following instructions/directives and reporting information
assisting in the construction of at least two dry gap crossings using two types of dry gap crossing bridging equipment:
multiple or single span gap crossing equipment
fixed clear span equipment
non equipment bridging
improvised and/or expedient materials
suspended cable equipment
aerial ropeways
participating in the construction of:
at least one bridge of not less than fifteen metres span
at least one bridge constructed at night
preparing the work site
checking components, tools and equipment
operating construction equipment
Evidence of Knowledge
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
composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members
Assessment Conditions
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, in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. Specifically, access is required to the following resources:
selected dry gap crossing equipment and components (multiple or single span gap crossing equipment, fixed clear span equipment, non-equipment bridging, improvised and/or expedient materials, suspended cable equipment, aerial ropeways)
tools, equipment and materials required to support the construction and operation of dry gap crossing equipment
suitable dry gap training area
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Military Skills