Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCA316B Supervise the construction of short term roads or tracks.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to plan and direct the construction and to ensure the maintenance of a short-term road or track. It includes repairs to all weather dirt roads to prepare them for sealing without additional construction and repairs, that would normally involve:
- potholes that cause the slowing of traffic
- removal and replacement of culverts emergency repairs to bomb damaged airfield runway, taxi-way and hard standings
- small scale stabilisation tasks
- construction of short distance emergency bypass routes
- expedient roadways
This unit applies to combat engineer personnel who are required to plan and direct the construction and to ensure the maintenance of, a short term road or track in a deployed operational environment.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently and lead a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Military Skills
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
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1. Plan road or track construction |
1.1 Interpret road requirements and restrictions from instructions, expected time frame for usage and likely weather conditions. 1.2 Seek assistance to survey road location. 1.3 Survey water courses and other ground obstacles and note their impact on road design. 1.4 Plan crossing or entry points for other roads and tracks. 1.5 Investigate soil conditions to establish profile to sub-base level. 1.6 Plan extent and depth of clearing and cutting. 1.7 Plan soil dumping or storage areas to accommodate volume of soil to be removed, access and restoration. 1.8 Develop construction plan in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations. 1.9 Confirm availability of required road base and additional material. 1.10 Confirm and monitor competence of team members. 1.11 Brief construction team. 1.12 Liaise with outside agencies. |
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2. Supervise road or track construction |
2.1 Direct and supervise construction team in accordance with the construction plan. 2.2 Recognise and respond to unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response. 2.3 Check drainage, levelling, road alignment and soil stability. 2.4 Organise and direct support from outside agencies. 2.5 Provide technical advice to higher authority or support agencies. |
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3. Supervise maintenance of road or track |
3.1 Monitor condition of road/track in relation to volume of traffic and expected future requirements. 3.2 Identify and repair, or report to controlling body, specific damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues. 3.3 Plan and carry out normal wear and damage repair with minimal disruption. 3.4 Note and modify ineffective drainage. 3.5 Redesign and remake areas of consistent damage. |
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4. Finalise the task |
4.1 Conduct post activity analysis and make recommendations. 4.2 Recondition, replace or return equipment and stores. 4.3 Complete documentation. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCA316B Supervise the construction of short term roads or tracks.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
