ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details

1.3. Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task

1.4. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan

1.5. 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

1.6. Identify materials appropriate to the work application, safely handle and locate ready for use

1.7. Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task

2. Apply protective coatings and preservatives

2.1. Locate access devices in reach of areas to be coated with protective coatings and preservatives and check for safe operation

2.2. Select resources in accordance with the task

2.3. Select and apply surface preparation technique

2.4. Apply protective coating/preservatives to the prepared area

3. Install flashing/capping

3.1. Locate access devices in reach of areas to be flashed/capped and check for safe operation

3.2. Select resources, materials and equipment in accordance with the task

3.3. Prepare flashing/capping materials for installation

3.4. Apply protective coating to the surfaces to be flashed/capped

3.5. Fix flashing/capping to all specified timber members

4. Clean up

4.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan

4.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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 apply bridge durability treatment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for the application of bridge durability treatment

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 apply bridge durability treatment:

site and equipment safety requirements

timber bridge durability treatment procedures and techniques

scaffolding

preservatives and protective coatings

termite barriers

waterproofing

timber deterioration

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 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 applying bridge durability treatment

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of bridge durability treatment

working with others to undertake and complete the application of bridge durability treatment that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of bridge durability treatment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

application of protective coating to all surfaces of a bridge member of at least three metres in length

application of preservatives to the end of three cut timber members and the top surface of a timber member

preparation, making and installation of a capping on the end of a timber member

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 application of bridge durability treatment

Guidance information for assessment

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

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

Work instructions may include:

Checklists

Emails

written instructions

drawings/sketches

verbal instructions

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:

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

Tools and equipment may include:

generators

power leads

compressors

electric drills

drills

augers

paint brushes

rollers

abrasive blasting equipment, angle grinders

hammers

wire brushes

spatulas

ladders

scaffolding

elevated work platforms

cranes

boats or water platforms

spray equipment

trowels

Materials may include:

protective coatings

preservatives

flashing/capping

proprietary termite barriers

Environmental protection requirements may include:

waste management

stormwater protection

noise

dust

vibration

safe use of preservatives

waterway protection

clean-up management

Access devices may include:

scaffolding

cranes

elevated work platforms

backhoes

underbridge inspection units

Protective coatings may include:

conventional, external acrylic and water based paints

zinc primers

galvanising

Preservatives may include:

copper naphthenes

liquid preservatives

diffusing rods

Surface preparation may include:

abrasive blasting

wire brushing

manual or electric sanding and grinding

Apply protective coating/preservatives may include:

paint brushes

rollers

trowelling

spraying

Fix flashing/capping may include:

measuring

cutting to length

air circulation spacing

shaping

grinding

filing

sealing

drilling and installation of fixings

fall to drainage point