RIICTB201E — Maintain timber bridges

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What an assessment for RIICTB201E must cover

34 assessable components: 3 elements (17 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare to perform maintenance on timber bridge

1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work instructions
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to perform maintenance on timber bridges
1.3Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
1.5Confirm and identify requirements for complying with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
1.6Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
1.7Select plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks and check for faults
1.8Identify, confirm, and locate materials required for work application

2 Perform maintenance

2.1Obtain and apply schedule of maintenance repairs according to job requirements
2.2Locate access devices in reach of the areas to be repaired and confirm safe operation
2.3Locate fault and prepare area for rectification according to job requirements
2.4Select resources according to job requirements
2.5Report other faults identified
2.6Complete bridge maintenance activities according to job requirements

3 Conduct clean-up activities

3.1Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to site requirements
3.2Clean, check, perform maintenance on and store plant, tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
3.3Complete records and reports according to job requirements

Performance evidence

maintain timber bridges on at least two occasions, including: replacing at least one length of sheeting/decking, a minimum of two metres in length and all associated activities, to specifications
maintain timber bridges on at least two occasions, including: replacing and painting at least one fence/barrier post and at least six metres of railing to specification
maintain timber bridges on at least two occasions, including: locating defect or fault and preparing area for rectification and reporting other defects or faults identified during maintenance.
locate and apply applicable, documentation, policies and procedures
identify, report and record hazards and risks
work with others to perform maintenance on timber bridges that meets required outcomes, including: communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions; using communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others, including signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones; completing written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures.

Knowledge evidence

legislation required to maintain timber bridges
policies, procedures and documentation required to maintain timber bridges, including those relating to: site and equipment safety; hazard and risk management; emergency response; environmental protection; waste management; communication techniques and equipment; working at heights and over water; operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures; site isolation and traffic control responsibilities; project quality requirements; work orders; job plans and specifications; site requirements; manufacturer specifications for required plant and equipment; workplace reporting requirements
principles and techniques required to maintain timber bridges, including those relating to: timber bridge maintenance, including: painting; bolt tightening and replacement; decking replacement; barrier replacement; cleaning; weed control; flashing repair; waterway cleaning; kerb replacement; whacking planks/ballast board replacement; scaffolding; preservatives and paints; timber grading; bridge foundations; bridge construction and sequencing; bridge heritage; calculation of material requirements; bracing and loading; interpreting engineering drawings
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to maintain timber bridges, including: power leads; electric drills; augers; oxy-acetylene equipment; podger hammers; bolt extraction equipment; reaming bits; drifts
materials safety data sheet (SDS) compliance processes
components of job safety analyses (JSAs), job safety environmental analyses (JSEAs), and safe work method statements (SWMs)
civil construction terminology relating to maintaining timber bridges.

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Identifies and interprets information from verbal instructions
Oral communication: Conveys information and instructions to others verbally
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during work activities
Writing: Communicates and documents information in written form

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What does an assessment tool for RIICTB201E need to cover?

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