Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the compacting of asphalt with rollers in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, preparing roller, compacting asphalt, carrying out roller operation maintenance, relocating roller, 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 and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task 1.3. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 1.4. 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 1.5. Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task |
2. Prepare roller |
2.1. Perform pre-operational checks as per manufacturer's or company instructions 2.2. Record job specifications 2.3. Produce work schedule 2.4. Plan water usage and replenishment 2.5. Set tyres to required pressure (self propelled, multi-wheeled pneumatic tyred rollers) |
3. Compact asphalt |
3.1. Identify site hazards associated with compacting asphalt with rollers and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk 3.2. Determine speed and rolling patterns according to job requirements 3.3. Set amplitude and frequency as directed for vibratory steel wheeled rollers 3.4. Avoid damage to other structures 3.5. Monitor watering system to prevent pick up 3.6. Maintain uniform speed and rolling pattern to job specification 3.7. Compact joints to job specifications 3.8. Compact final surface free of blemishes or rolling marks 3.9. Maintain safe distance between rollers, other plant and the paving crew |
4. Carry out roller operator maintenance |
4.1. Park Roller safely, shutdown and prepare for maintenance as per manufacturer's manual and/or organisational requirements 4.2. Conduct inspection and fault finding 4.3. Remove and replace defective parts safely and effectively 4.4. Carry out regular programmed maintenance tasks |
5. Relocate roller |
5.1. Prepare roller for relocation 5.2. Drive roller safely on highways and construction sites, observing highway code and local safety 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 compact asphalt with rollers:
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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 compact asphalt with rollers:
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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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Site may include: |
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Signage may include: |
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Traffic conditions may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Environmental protection requirements may include: |
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Rollers may include: |
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Other structures may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Bituminous Surfacing
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.