Unit of competency details
RIICBS305E - Conduct asphalt paver operation (Release 1)
Summary
Usage recommendation:
Current
Releases:
1 1 (this release) |
31/Jan/2020 |
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Unit of competency
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Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
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Classification history
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030717 | Plant And Machine Operations | 31/Jan/2020 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
This unit replaces RIICBS305D Conduct asphalt paver operations. Minor endorseable amendments have been made to Elements, Performance Criteria, Foundation Skills, Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence to better reflect current industry practices and clarify training outcomes.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct asphalt paver operations in civil construction.
It applies to those working in operational roles. The individual is generally a skilled operator and may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
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.
Unit Sector
Civil construction
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Prepare to conduct asphalt paver operations
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1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2 Access, interpret and apply asphalt paver operations documentation and confirm the work activity is compliant
1.3 Identify environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
1.5 Confirm and comply with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
1.6 Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed
1.7 Select plant, tools and equipment required for tasks, check for faults, and report or rectify in scope of own role
1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fire, accident and other emergencies
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2. Set up asphalt paver
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2.1 Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
2.2 Adjust, change and inflate tyres as required
2.3 Set equipment to correct levels for the laying of materials
2.4 Set heating controls for the screed board
2.5 Install feeder bin where required
2.6 Check materials spreading controls for correct operation
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3. Operate asphalt paver
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3.1 Drive and operate equipment according to task requirements
3.2 Engage delivery vehicles without bumping
3.3 Maintain uniform speed required during spreading operations
3.4 Monitor and maintain asphalt mix
3.5 Maintain communication with screed hand and confirm materials are being spread to specifications
3.6 Monitor movement of the plant and confirm safety of asphalt crew
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4. Carry out operator maintenance
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4.1 Prepare machine for maintenance
4.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding
4.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks according to workplace procedures
4.4 Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures
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5. Relocate paver
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5.1 Prepare paver for relocation
5.2 Drive paver safely on highways and construction sites
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6. Clean up
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6.1 Clear work area and dispose of and recycle materials as required according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
6.2 Clean, check, perform maintenance on in scope of own role, and store plant, tools and equipment
6.3 Carry out housekeeping to workplace requirements
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill
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Description
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Numeracy
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- Sets and checks paving equipment and controls to ensure required thickness, uniformity, line and level of surfaces
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Reading
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- Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations
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Self-management
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- Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite hazards during activities
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RIICBS305D Conduct asphalt paver operations.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
Assessment requirements
Modification History
This unit replaces RIICBS305D Conduct asphalt paver operations. Minor endorseable amendments have been made to Elements, Performance Criteria, Foundation Skills, Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence to better reflect current industry practices and clarify training outcomes.
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit; including evidence of the ability to:
- conduct asphalt paver operations according to project specifications on at least two occasions with at least two different asphalt or surface types.
During the above, the candidate must:
- both matching and unsupported edges
- three longitudinal joints (of at least 100m)
- six transverse joints
- five sections of straight paving with one of at least 100 linear metres
- three intersections
- conduct asphalt paver operations on at least one:
- residential project
- commercial project
- highway projects project
- construct operations to required thickness, uniformity, line and level
- deliver material through the paver including manual and automatic control
- locate and apply legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
- work with others to undertake and complete asphalt paver operations that meets the required outcomes, including:
- organising work activities to meet all task requirements
- communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
- using a range of communication techniques and systems
- using signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone
- communicating with screed hand to confirm that materials are spread to specifications
- identify, report and record hazards and risks
- clean, check, perform maintenance on, relocate and store equipment
- complete housekeeping activities.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- safety data sheet (SDS) compliance processes
- on site processes and responsibilities relating to site isolation and traffic control
- processes for calculating material requirements, mix, application rates, uniformity and travel speed
- key components of job safety analyses (JSAs)/job safety environmental analyses (JSEAs)/safe work method statements (SWMSs)
- feeder bin requirements
- key legislation for conducting asphalt paver operations
- key policies, procedures and established requirements for conducting asphalt paver operations, including those for:
- site and equipment safety
- work quality
- environmental protection, including waste disposal and recycling
- asphalt strength and performance characteristics
- edge and joint treatments
- operating, maintaining and relocating equipment
- adjusting, changing and inflating tyres
- communicating with screed hand
- establishing exclusion zones
- housekeeping
- key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:
- asphalt paving techniques
- equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations.
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
- asphalt paving equipment
- personal protective equipment
- be conducted in a safe environment; and,
- be assessed in context of this sector's work environment; and,
- be assessed in compliance with legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
- confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.
- Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sectors workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessor Requirements
Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory competency standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:
- vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed
- current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided
- current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment
- formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment
- having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes
- possessing a high level of RII training product knowledge
- having an understanding and knowledge of legislations and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces
- demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this unit of competency, and
- the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.
It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must hold the relevant vocational competencies and have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided and must work alongside a trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. This means the industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit), and must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:
Industry sector
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AQF** level
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Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience
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Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction
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1
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1 Year
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2
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2 Years
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Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)
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3-6
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3 Years
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Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction
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3-6
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5 Years
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Other sectors
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Where this unit of competency is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.
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*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.
**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.
*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272