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Evidence Guide: DEFCA321 - Assist in the construction of wet gap crossings

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DEFCA321 - Assist in the construction of wet gap crossings

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Construct wet gap crossing equipment

  1. Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with WHS requirements.
  2. Site layout and preparation is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. All wet gap crossing bridging components are checked against the inventory and materials list for completeness and are prepared for operation with faults and deficiencies reported to the supervisor.
  4. Tools and equipment required for the task are selected, checked for serviceability and faults are reported to the supervisor.
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with WHS requirements.

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Site layout and preparation is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

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All wet gap crossing bridging components are checked against the inventory and materials list for completeness and are prepared for operation with faults and deficiencies reported to the supervisor.

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Tools and equipment required for the task are selected, checked for serviceability and faults are reported to the supervisor.

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Maintain and clean up site and equipment

  1. Gap crossing sites and crossing systems are maintained in accordance with standard procedures.
  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. Gap crossing equipment, tools and materials are either stored or redeployed to another site in accordance with standard procedures.
Gap crossing sites and crossing systems are maintained in accordance with standard procedures.

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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.

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Gap crossing equipment, tools and materials are either stored or redeployed to another site in accordance with standard procedures.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 wet gap crossings using two types of wet gap crossing bridging equipment listed in the Range Statement. Individuals should be assessed participating in the construction of:

one gap crossing with a span of at least 30 metres

one crossing at night.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to:

prepare a crossing site

check components, tools and equipment for serviceability and completeness

participate in the assembly, construction operation and recovery of various types of crossing systems

communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

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 wet 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:

wet gap crossing equipment and components (fixed floating span equipment; ferry equipment; floating support bridge; rafts; improvised floating structure)

tools, plant, equipment and materials required to support the operation of wet gap crossing equipment including the construction of supporting devices such as aerial ropeways

wet gap area for training area

transport, small watercraft, plant and operators.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required Skills

interpret plans and job instructions

manually handle construction materials and heavy bridging components

work with plant

follow instructions/directives and report information

participate in team

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

Required Knowledge

WHS workplace and equipment safety requirements

materials handling while operating tools

site safety while working with plant

anchorage systems, knots and lashings

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

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 handling and storage of materials

safe use of tools and equipment

safe working on water and floating structures

use of protective clothing and equipment

workplace operations and safety procedures

Site layout and preparation may include:

compacting the soil and stabilising entry and exit points

constructing approaches including access roads and tracks

determining datum line

marking out site

positioning components and materials for assembly

preparing site plan

removing vegetation

Standard procedures may include:

technical specifications

wet bridging equipment procedures manuals, manufacturer’s handbooks, job instructions, field engineering pamphlets and other publications

written and verbal orders and instructions

Tools and equipment 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

small plant equipment

spirit level

straight edge

string lines

watercraft

weights