Elements and Performance Criteria

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 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
Tools and equipment may include:
sample containers (tins, hessian bags, plastic bags)
labels and marking pens
tags, string and wire
Environmental protection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and clean-up management
Sample sources may include:
bulk storage
tanker
on site drums or stock piles
Handle may include:
non contamination by other bituminous materials, solvents or cleaning materials
not reheating samples
sample container being tightly sealed immediately when the cold sample is placed in it
sample container not immersed in solvent or wiped with solvent saturated cloth
spilled materials on the outside of the container wiped off with a clean dry cloth immediately after sealing
Label and report may include:
type of material taken
number of samples taken
where samples were taken from (including identifying number of container or vehicle)
specific job requirements
size of sample required
identification mark
date of sampling
supplier name
delivery docket details
name of sample taker
quantity of materials represented by the sample
Safe precautions may include:
no smoking
gloves and safety glasses worn while sampling and sealing containers
where sampling valves or outlets are used the sampler should stand to the windward side and as far from the outlet as possible
samples to be taken slowly to prevent splashing
container placed on a firm flat surface to prevent spilling or splashing
Materials may include:
aggregates
hot bitumen
bitumen emulsion
modified bitumen
additives
slurries
pre-coated materials
cutters
cutback bitumens
flux oils
asphalt

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 taking samples of materials used in road surfacing
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient taking of samples of materials used in road surfacing
working with others to undertake and complete the taking of samples of materials used in road surfacing that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of taking of samples of materials used in road surfacing that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
sample of bituminous materials to be taken include:
at least one sample of an aggregate material
at least one sample of either asphalt or slurry
each of the above to be taken from each of a container, site and stock pile
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 taking of samples of materials used in road surfacing
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.