Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to splice and connect timber members 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 spice and connect timber members | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply splice and connect timber members documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2. Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3. Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.4. Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.5. Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements 1.6. Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements 1.7. Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 1.8. Identify, confirm, safely handle and locate, ready for use, materials required for the work application 1.9. Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Install temporary supports | 2.1. Locate and level bed logs in place 2.2. Install temporary header 2.3. Position toms and jacks on the bed logs 2.4. Install temporary bracing 2.5. Loosen or cut connectors to piles to allow movement and access 2.6.Jack bridge structure clear of pile |
3. Splice and connect | 3.1. Select and measure timber components 3.2. Face timber members in readiness for joining 3.3. Apply durability treatments to the members 3.4. Apply preservatives to the faced sections 3.5. Fit splicing plate 3.6. Install connectors to the members 3.7. Remove temporary supports after members are secured in place |
4. Clean up | 4.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 4.2. Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, 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
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of splicing and connection of timber members including:
selecting and using required tools and equipment
installing temporary supports
applying durability treatments and preservatives
splicing and connecting timber members
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the splicing and connection of timber members that meets all of the required outcomes including:
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
using a range of communication techniques and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone
demonstrates completion of splicing and connecting timber members that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
identifying, reporting and recording hazards
installing and removing temporary supports
completion of the cutting and splicing of at least one (1) pile; or,
splicing of two (2) top or bottom chords using a chainsaw and splicing plates
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of splicing and connecting timber members through:
applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:
site and equipment safety requirements
temporary support member installation
connection behaviour
shoring and jacking systems
timber grading
test boring
bridge foundations
bridge heritage
calculation of material requirements
identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
applying and monitoring operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
applying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
interpreting and complying with safety data sheets and materials handling methods
monitoring quality assurance systems and standards
preparing and/or implementing 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