Unit of competency Outline

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Install aggregate paths

Install aggregate paths

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC208
State Code
ODU36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install aggregate paths in landscape settings, including preparing for installation, setting out the site, ground preparation, laying aggregate surface and cleaning up site.The unit applies to individuals who install aggregate paths under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for installation
  • 1.1 Read work instructions relating to installation of aggregate path and confirm with supervisor
  • 1.2 Prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery according to supervisor instructions
  • 1.3 Check and confirm quantity and quality of materials
  • 1.4 Identify manual handling and workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.6 Implement measures to avoid environmental impacts before starting work
2. Set out the site for path construction
  • 2.1 Mark out the location of proposed path according to site plan
  • 2.2 Implement public risk protection measures
3. Undertake ground preparation
  • 3.1 Clear area of debris and excavate to base level
  • 3.2 Relocate or dispose of soil and waste materials
  • 3.3 Install drainage structures, where required
  • 3.4 Place and compact base material to required finished level
  • 3.5 Install edge restraints, where required
  • 3.6 Check set out work conforms to site plan with supervisor at regular intervals
4. Lay surface aggregate materials
  • 4.1 Spread surface aggregate materials over area to designated depth
  • 4.2 Screed material to ensure consistent depth of materials
  • 4.3 Level aggregate materials to designated level and falls
  • 4.4 Compact aggregate materials using appropriate machinery
5. Make good the site
  • 5.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from site
  • 5.2 Reinstate areas disturbed by installation works
  • 5.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • 5.4 Report work outcomes and malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of tools to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM38 AHCLSC203 Install aggregate paths Unit of competency