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Seal concrete pavements
Seal concrete pavements
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRC320
RIICRC320
State Code
WC339
WC339
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2012
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
16/08/2012
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit covers the sealing of concrete pavements in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing and completing concrete sealing operations on pavements. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for operations
- 1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the use of hand and power tools
- 1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allotted task
- 1.3 Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures relevant to the allotted task
- 1.4 Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements for the allotted task from the project environmental management plan
2. Select and use hand tools
- 2.1 Select hand tools consistent with needs of the job
- 2.2 Check tools for serviceability and safety, and report faults
- 2.3 Clamp or fix materials in position
- 2.4 Use hand tools safely and effectively according to their intended use
- 2.5 Locate hand tools safely when not in immediate use
3. Select and use power tools
- 3.1 Select power tools and equipment consistent with needs of job and in accordance with standard work practice, and report any faults
- 3.2 Check tools for serviceability and safety, and report faults
- 3.3 Visually check power leads/hoses for serviceability/safety in accordance with the site safety plan
- 3.4 Clear route for safe placement of leads/hoses of identified hazards
- 3.5 Run electrical power leads to power supply so they are clear of traffic and covered where possible
- 3.6 Connect electric power leads to the power board or direct to power tool
- 3.7 Run air hoses out to the compressed air supply and cover where potential trip hazards exist
- 3.8 Connect hose to power tool and air supply
- 3.9 Use power tools safely and effectively in application processes
- 3.10 Locate power tools safely when not in use
- 3.11 Clean out and prepare for joint sealing
- 3.12 Complete joint sealing records
4. Clean up
- 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
- 4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and standard work practices
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work instructions may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches
plans and specifications
quality requirements, including: dimensions and tolerances, standards of work and material standards
safe work procedures or equivalent related to using hand and power tools
Safety requirements may include:
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
hazardous materials and substances
personal protective equipment
emergency procedures related to equipment operation which may include:
emergency shutdown and stopping
extinguishing equipment fires
organisational first aid requirements and
evacuation
Environmental protection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and
clean-up management
Hand tools are to include but not be limited to:
blowout pipe
spline roller
brooms
measuring tape
ruler/depth gauge
Checking tools is to include:
checking of electrical safety/inspection tag for currency
equipment defect identification
assessment of conditions and hazards and determination of work requirements
Materials are:
backer rods
joint sealant
Power tools may include those powered by but not limited to:
240 volt electricity (circular saw, mitre saw, drill, grinder, impact hammer)
pneumatic (wrench, grinder, jackhammer, screwdriver)
battery driven (drill, grinder, circular saw, sander, impact hammer) and
hydraulics (portapower and attachments, jacking equipment, shoring systems)
Equipment is to include:
power leads and
safety switches and
air hoses
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work instructions may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches
plans and specifications
quality requirements, including: dimensions and tolerances, standards of work and material standards
safe work procedures or equivalent related to using hand and power tools
Safety requirements may include:
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
hazardous materials and substances
personal protective equipment
emergency procedures related to equipment operation which may include:
emergency shutdown and stopping
extinguishing equipment fires
organisational first aid requirements and
evacuation
Environmental protection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and
clean-up management
Hand tools are to include but not be limited to:
blowout pipe
spline roller
brooms
measuring tape
ruler/depth gauge
Checking tools is to include:
checking of electrical safety/inspection tag for currency
equipment defect identification
assessment of conditions and hazards and determination of work requirements
Materials are:
backer rods
joint sealant
Power tools may include those powered by but not limited to:
240 volt electricity (circular saw, mitre saw, drill, grinder, impact hammer)
pneumatic (wrench, grinder, jackhammer, screwdriver)
battery driven (drill, grinder, circular saw, sander, impact hammer) and
hydraulics (portapower and attachments, jacking equipment, shoring systems)
Equipment is to include:
power leads and
safety switches and
air hoses
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 the sealing of concrete
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient sealing of concrete
working with others to undertake the sealing of concrete that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely sealing of concrete that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct sealing of concrete pavements by:
application and instillation of sealer material and backer rods
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.
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 Englishspeaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
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:
seal 50lm of joint in accordance with specification
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
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:
working with others to undertake the sealing of concrete pavements
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
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 the sealing of concrete
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient sealing of concrete
working with others to undertake the sealing of concrete that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely sealing of concrete that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct sealing of concrete pavements by:
application and instillation of sealer material and backer rods
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.
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 Englishspeaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
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:
seal 50lm of joint in accordance with specification
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
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:
working with others to undertake the sealing of concrete pavements
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH136 | RIICRC320D | Seal concrete pavements | Unit of competency |
