RIICRC304A Maintain sealed roads

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RIICRC304A Maintain sealed roads

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

This unit covers the maintenance of sealed roads in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing for work, storing, preparing and transporting materials, repairing damaged or wearing surfaces and edges, repairing pavement failures, repairing and sealing surface cracks, 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 work	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. Store, prepare and transport materials	2.1. Store and maintain materials in quantity and specified condition for requirements of regular maintenance program 2.2. Prepare materials in accordance with specified mix 2.3. Load, transport and unload materials in a safe manner to minimise spillage and water
3. Repair damaged or wearing surface and edges	3.1. Identify faults in roads and pavements and apply appropriate repair method 3.2. Remove water and loose material from damaged section 3.3. Trim section to provide adequate support to repair material 3.4. Prepare base and sides of sections to ensure bonding of repair material in accordance with specification 3.5. Place material and compact to specifications maintaining alignment of surface
4. Repair pavement failures	4.1. Remove water and loose material 4.2. Excavate failed area to create a firm base 4.3. Trim edges to ensure adequate adhesion of repair material 4.4. Place and compact material to specification maintaining alignment of surface
5. Repair and seal surface cracks	5.1. Identify cracks and surface drainage conditions to determine appropriate repair and sealing process 5.2. Clear cracks of foreign materials 5.3. Apply sealant to cracks and finish in accordance with road maintenance specifications
6. Clean up	6.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 6.2. Protect storm water systems by clearing debris and loose material 6.3. 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 maintain sealed roads: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for maintaining sealed roads organise work activities select and use relevant tools and equipment safely identify and report on hazards related to the worksite and work activity communicate effectively to receive and clarify work instructions
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 maintain sealed roads: site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities type, uses, limitations and safety requirement of road maintenance repair equipment road maintenance and repair materials road maintenance repair techniques work recording techniques including specifications and check-lists setting out procedures processes for the calculation of material requirements materials handling methods project quality requirements site and equipment safety requirements including appropriate state or territory legislation, regulations and codes civil construction terminology road maintenance programs JSAs/safe work method statement

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: knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for maintaining sealed roads implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of sealed road maintenance working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of sealed roads that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of sealed road maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes maintain a sealed road including: the dig-out and repair of a failed pavement the repair of damaged or wearing surface and edges, and the repair of seal surface cracks
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job. Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity. Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
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: written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes consistent achievement of required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of sealed roads
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:	legislative, organisational, job and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Exact highlighted text may include:	OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with high voltage power lines, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distances are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
Plant may include:	rollers graders skid-steer backhoes excavators front-end loaders tip-trucks water carts road maintenance unit road patching truck
Tools and equipment may include:	spades shovels rakes quick-cut saws jack hammer vibrating plates pedestrian rollers crowbars handsprayers
Environmental protection requirements may include:	organisational/project environmental management plan waste management water quality protection noise vibration dust and clean-up management
Materials may include:	pavement materials water pre-mix preparations hot mix preparations cold mix preparations emulsion crack sealants concreting materials
Maintenance program may include the repair and maintenance of:	pavement failures edges surface cracks

Unit Sector(s)

Road and Pavements Construction and Maintenance (General)

Competency field

Refer to Unit Sector(s).

Co-requisite units

Not applicable.