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Supervise the construction of short term roads or tracks

Supervise the construction of short term roads or tracks

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL087
State Code
AVQ48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
040303 - Building Construction Management
Description
This unit describes the skills required to plan and direct the construction and to ensure the maintenance of a shortterm 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 trafficremoval and replacement of culverts emergency repairs to bomb damaged airfield runway, taxiway and hard standingssmall scale stabilisation tasksconstruction of short distance emergency bypass routesexpedient roadwaysThis 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.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
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.
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.
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.
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.
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