Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply install pre-cast girders in Civil Construction.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to install pre-cast girders | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply pre-cast girder installation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding 1.3 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements 1.4 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage 1.5 Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 1.6 Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks 1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Install bearings | 2.1 Determine bearing types and position 2.2 Check bearing dimensions and materials for quality 2.3 Install bearings 2.4 Identify and install locating brackets/bolts in preparation for the placement of girders |
3. Install girders | 3.1 Determine individual girder location 3.2 Determine fitting sequence to install girders and advise the crane operator 3.3 Check girders for conformity to design prior to lifting 3.4 Check lifting points on girders for serviceability and attach and use tag lines to guide girder to position 3.5 Place timber packing to support girder load 3.6 Use drift to align holes and insert and tension locating bolts 3.7 Adjust bearings to provide support across the full face of the bearing to the girder 3.8 Brace girder to prevent lateral movement or rolling 3.9 Remove, roll and store tag lines 3.10 Remove excess epoxy putty or mortar 3.11 Remove timber packing at specified time |
4. Clean up | 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation of pre-cast girders that meets all of the required outcomes including:
using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others
maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
implement traffic management signage
accurately and safely direct crane operation
demonstrates completion of installing pre-cast girders that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
installing bearings and locating brackets/bolts
installing all the pre-cast concrete girders on a multi-span bridge of not less than twenty (20) metres in length to specifications including:
installing bearings
installing lateral bracing
installing locating brackets and bolts
identifying hog
checking direction of skew angle, lateral bow and twist prior to lifting
removing excess epoxy putty or mortar and timber packaging
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of installing pre-cast girders through:
applying legislative, organisation and site requirements for:
risk assessment and management
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
site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
project quality requirements
civil construction terminology
interpreting engineering drawings
equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
safety data sheets and materials handling methods
JSAs/safe work method statements
Assessment Conditions
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. | |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Sectors
Civil construction