Qualification details

The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• speak clearly and directly
• listen carefully to instructions and information
• read and interpret work instructions and safety signs
• calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
• complete incident and maintenance reports
• adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds

Teamwork

• apply teamwork in a range of situations, particularly in a safety context
• contribute to the planning and execution of operations
• work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion and people with disability
• recognise and respond sensitively to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Problem-solving

• adjust work methods in response to changing weather and site conditions
• participate in team solutions to safety issues

Initiative and enterprise

• independently adapt to changing work conditions or different work areas
• identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
• identify and assess risks in the workplace

Planning and organising

• manage time and priorities to complete work
• identify and obtain appropriate equipment and permits
• identify potential hazards and prepare appropriate responses
• follow procedures and techniques relevant to the equipment and work being done

Self-management

• take responsibility for planning and organising own work priorities and completing assigned tasks
• monitor own performance to ensure work will be completed well and on time
• understand the standard of work expected at a work site

Learning

• be willing to learn new ways of working
• seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc
• understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures

Technology

• use technology to monitor and report on work progress
• use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
• operate equipment safely

Core units of competency  

Unit code

Unit title

RIICBS201A

Conduct tack coat spraying operations

RIICBS203A

Safely handle bituminous materials

RIICCM201A

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

RIICCM207A

Spread and compact materials manually

RIICOM201A

Communicate in the workplace

RIIOHS201A

Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

RIISAM201A

Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materials

RIISAM203B

Use hand and power tools

RIISAM204B

Operate small plant and equipment

Group A Electives 

Unit code

Unit title

RIIBEF201B

Plan and organise work

RIICBS202A

Hand spread asphalt

RIICBS204A

Conduct aggregate spreader box operations

RIICBS205A

Roll aggregate in sprayed sealing operations

RIICBS206A

Conduct pavement sweeping operations

RIICBS207A

Take samples of materials used in road surfacing

RIICBS208A

Conduct road maintenance operations

RIICBS302A

Conduct paver screeding operations

RIICCM205A

Carry out manual excavation

RIICCM206A

Support plant operations

RIICRC201A

Repair potholes

RIIOHS202A

Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIOHS205A

Control traffic with stop-slow bat