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Manage road construction and maintenance

Manage road construction and maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFGM5208
State Code
AXK53
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and implement road construction and maintenance procedures. The unit covers a range of road types including heavy duty, all weather logging roads and unsurfaced earth roads.The unit applies to those working in forest growing and management in a supervisory or management position.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan road construction and maintenance
  • 1.1 Review forest management plan and requirements for roads.
  • 1.2 Obtain and assess logging and topography details while applying environmental management considerations.
  • 1.3 Review road location, design and construction requirements and analyse costs, benefits and impact on the forest.
  • 1.4 Review timeframe for use of the road and likely weather conditions.
  • 1.5 Calculate and document timber extraction methods and storage requirements for roads, tracks, equipment placement, falling and recovery rates, and delivery schedules.
  • 1.6 Consult with authorities and obtain approvals for road development.
  • 1.7 Prepare formal road construction/maintenance plan for approval in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
2. Implement road construction
  • 2.1 Brief site personnel on road and track design and construction plan.
  • 2.2 Coordinate and schedule personnel, material and equipment required for the construction.
  • 2.3 Plan operational procedures for roads with site personnel in line with design plan and environmental requirements.
  • 2.4 Monitor construction of roads and tracks and report unexpected ground, water, vegetation or other environmental conditions to appropriate personnel.
  • 2.5 Provide technical assistance to site personnel in preparing roads and tracks.
3. Maintain roads
  • 3.1 Assess and record roads and tracks for maintenance and requirements.
  • 3.2 Coordinate personnel, material and equipment required for maintenance, taking seasonal weather conditions into consideration.
  • 3.3 Monitor site environmental conditions and make changes as required.
  • 3.4 Organise maintenance schedule for the site in conjunction with operational personnel.
  • 3.5 Maintain communication with operational staff, clients and contractors throughout maintenance activities to ensure smooth operations.
4. Monitor and review road construction and maintenance
  • 4.1 Develop monitoring schedule in line with organisational policy and environmental requirements.
  • 4.2 Checks that WHS procedures are observed and site environmental conditions are adhered to throughout works.
  • 4.3 Check that performance indicators, targets and specifications are being met and that process or methods are amended as required.
  • 4.4 Analyse data and documentation from construction or maintenance activities and measure performance against the plan.
  • 4.5 Prepare recommendations for improvements and further work.
  • 4.6 Record and report on road construction and maintenance process.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6019 FPIFGM5208B Manage road construction and maintenance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS27 FWPFOM5002 Contribute to and implement a forest roading operational plan Unit of competency
ODR96 FWPCOT4215 Plan for and coordinate road construction and maintenance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL4 FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Qualification