Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the operation of a bridge inspection unit in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, checking bridge inspection units, setting up bridge inspection units, operating bridge inspection units, carrying out operator maintenance, and cleaning up. 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.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
- Civil construction
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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 to the allotted task 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 environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task |
2. Check bridge inspection unit |
2.1. Check tyres and rollers in accordance with operators' manual 2.2. Carry out start-up, park and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's and/or site specific requirements 2.3. Check equipment controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability for serviceability and report any faults 2.4. Check emergency safety devices to conform with instructions in operators' manual |
3. Set up bridge inspection unit |
3.1. Evaluate work activity and identify the most productive operating technique 3.2. Unfold bucket/platform and prepare for use 3.3. Position bridge inspection unit for work application and engage stabilisers to set equipment base level into place 3.4. Place tools, equipment and materials into the bucket/platform to job application requirements 3.5. Enter bucket/platform using the approved procedure 3.6. Correctly attach fall arrest device |
4. Operate bridge inspection unit |
4.1. Manoeuvre bridge inspection unit to work location as per manufacturer's recommendation and safely and effectively manoeuvre platform into position 4.2. Carry out performance of bridge inspection unit to instructions under varied site conditions in accordance with standard work practices 4.3. Safely avoid obstacles 4.4. Clearly communicate location adjustment requirements to driver 4.5. Operate controls to return bridge inspection unit to travel position and proceed with shutdown sequence in accordance with operator's manual |
5. Carry out operator maintenance |
5.1. Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or organisational requirements 5.2. Carry out and record regular programmed maintenance tasks in accordance with manufacturer's and/or organisational requirements |
6. Clean up |
6.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 6.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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 operate a bridge inspection unit:
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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 operate a bridge inspection unit:
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Safety requirements may include: |
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Signage requirements may include: |
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Traffic may include: |
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Plant , tools and equipment may include: |
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Environmental protection requirements may include: |
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Bridge inspection unit may include: |
And may be used on :
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Unit Sector(s)
Construction and Maintenance (General)
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.