Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the conduct of asphalt paver operations in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, setting up asphalt paver, operating asphalt paver, carrying out operator maintenance, relocating paver, 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
ELEMENT |
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. Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed according to specifications 1.5. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out asphalt paver 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. Set up asphalt paver |
2.1. Carry out start-up, park, and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's and/or site specific requirements 2.2. Adjust, change or inflate tyres using safe handling procedures 2.3. Set equipment to correct levels to enable the laying of materials to specifications 2.4. Set heating controls for the screed board to specifications 2.5. Install feeder bin where required 2.6. Check materials spreading controls for correct operation |
3. Operate asphalt paver |
3.1. Engage delivery vehicles smoothly without bumping 3.2. Maintain appropriate uniform speed during spreading operations 3.3. Monitor and maintain asphalt mix according to job specifications 3.4. Maintain communication with screed hand to ensure job is progressing satisfactorily and that materials are being spread to specifications 3.5. Monitor movement of the plant to ensure safety of asphalt crew |
4. Carry out operator maintenance |
4.1. Park paver safely, prepare for maintenance and shutdown as per manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 4.2. Conduct inspection and fault finding 4.3. Carry out routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks 4.4. Carry out minor maintenance 4.5. Record performance of machine constantly to enable timely repair of equipment |
5. Relocate paver |
5.1. Prepare paver for relocation 5.2. Drive paver 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 conduct asphalt paver operations:
|
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 conduct asphalt paver operations:
|
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. |
|
Overview of assessment |
|
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:
|
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
|
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:
|
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. |
|
Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
|
Safety requirements may include: |
|
Site may include: |
|
Signage may include: |
|
Traffic conditions may include: |
|
Materials may include: |
|
Tools and equipment may include: |
|
Asphalt paver tasks may include: |
|
Environmental protection requirements may include: |
|
Communication methods may include: |
|
Unit Sector(s)
Bituminous Surfacing
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.