RIICBS202A - Hand spread asphaltRIICBS202AHand spread asphalt

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.

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 hand spreading asphalt

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient hand spreading of asphalt

working with others to undertake and complete the hand spreading of asphalt that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of hand spreading of asphalt that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

a minimum of 5m2 of asphalt (per patch) to line and level is to be hand spread without segregation:

two patches over 50mm thick, each with a different type of asphalt

two patches under 50mm thick, each with a different type of asphalt

work with a paver to lay a minimum of 100 lineal metres of longitudinal joint and two transverse joints

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 hand spreading of asphalt

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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 and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Safety requirements may include:

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 spreading including procedures minimising strain and fatigue, adherence to site traffic plans, precautions taken when working close to traffic, awareness of rollers and other vehicles working in the area

safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with uneven/unstable terrain, trees, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

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 extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

Site may include:

car parks

airport runways

container yards

hard stands

footpaths

bikeways

roadway

Traffic conditions may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

buildings

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Tools and equipment may include:

rakes

brooms

shovels

depth gauges and may include

straight edges

shovel baths

smart levels

string lines

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Asphalt spreading may include:

constructing new work

repairing surfaces

repair of defects

paver runs

joints

Asphalt may include:

dense graded

open graded

stone mastic

Joints may include:

longitudinal

transverse

hot to hot

cold to hot

Defects may include:

bumps

segregation

blemishes

bony materials

voids

Materials may include:

asphalt and release agents including emulsion, slurry and Styrene Butadiene Styrene modified binders (SBS) handled and used in accordance with the Australian Asphalt Paving Association (AAPA) code of practice for SBS modified binders