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Evidence Guide: RIICTB306A - Splice and connect timber members

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RIICTB306A - Splice and connect timber members

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

Plan and prepare

  1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  2. Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
  3. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
  4. 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
  5. Identify materials appropriate to the work application, and ensure they are safely handled and located ready for use
  6. Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

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

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

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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

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Identify materials appropriate to the work application, and ensure they are safely handled and located ready for use

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Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan

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Install temporary supports

  1. Locate and level bed logs in place
  2. Install temporary header
  3. Position toms and jacks on the bed logs
  4. Install temporary bracing
  5. Loosen or cut connectors to piles to allow movement and access
  6. Jack bridge structure clear of pile
Locate and level bed logs in place

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Install temporary header

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Position toms and jacks on the bed logs

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Install temporary bracing

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Loosen or cut connectors to piles to allow movement and access

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Jack bridge structure clear of pile

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Splice and connect

  1. Select and measure timber components
  2. Face timber members in readiness for joining
  3. Apply durability treatments to the members
  4. Apply preservatives to the faced sections
  5. Fit splicing plate according to specifications
  6. Install connectors to the members
  7. Remove temporary supports after members are secured in place
Select and measure timber components

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Face timber members in readiness for joining

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Apply durability treatments to the members

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Apply preservatives to the faced sections

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Fit splicing plate according to specifications

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Install connectors to the members

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Remove temporary supports after members are secured in place

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Clean up

  1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with state or territory legislation
  2. Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with state or territory legislation

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Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 splicing and connecting timber members

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of splicing and connection of timber members

working with others to undertake and complete the splicing and connection of timber members that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of splicing and connection of timber members that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

completion of the cutting and splicing of at least one pile or splicing of two top or bottom chords to specification using a chainsaw and splicing plates

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 splicing and connection of timber members

Guidance information for assessment

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 splice and connect timber members:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for splicing and connecting timber members

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 splice and connect timber members:

site and equipment safety requirements

temporary support member installation procedures and techniques

connection behaviour

shoring and jacking systems

timber grading

test boring

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

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, 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

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:

any ground conditions in urban and rural areas

Signage may include:

highway traffic signs

site safety signage

temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians

barricades

traffic conditions signage

Traffic conditions may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

pedestrian areas,

load limits

temporary closures

Tools and equipment may include:

generators/compressors

power leads

drills

impact wrenches

shifting spanners

chainsaws

axes

adzes

rattle guns

power/air tools

chisels

electric planes

Materials may include:

bolts

nuts

washers

splice plates

shear keys

timber members

preservatives

Environmental protection requirements may include:

waste management

stormwater protection

noise

dust

vibration

safe use of preservatives

waterway protection

clean-up management

Connectors may include:

shear keys

splice plates

bolts

Bridge structure may include:

headstocks

capwales

Timber selection may include:

grading

strength

species

durability

Face (or scarf) may include:

removal of a section of timber (notching it out)

changing the round to a flat

using an axe, adze or chainsaw

for acceptance of the splicing plate

Durability treatments may include:

conventional, external acrylic and water based paints

zinc primers

galvanising

copper naphthenes

liquid preservatives

diffusing rods

Splicing may include:

piles

top cords

bottom cords

truss members

bracing

Remove temporary supports may include:

removing jacks or support systems to transfer weight back to bridge members and assess the bedding in procedure