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Apply the principles of pavement maintenance

Apply the principles of pavement maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRC406B
State Code
WC343
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/03/2012
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2013
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
04/11/2013
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the supervision of pavement maintenance tasks in Civil Construction. It includes the requirements for ensuring that the planning, preparing, initiating, monitoring, adjusting and reporting of pavement maintenance tasks are carried out in accordance with the accepted industry principles
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ensure appropriate planning and preparation of tasks is carried out
  • 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • 1.2. Access, interpret and clarify the specific task information and requirements relevant to undertaking pavement maintenance tasks
  • 1.3. Ensure a job plan is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets task requirements
2. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks is carried out
  • 2.1. Confirm that the necessary resources are available for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of tasks
  • 2.2. Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved, for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of tasks, to meet the specific task requirements
  • 2.3. Set out tasks as required for the effective completion of the task
3. Oversee the execution of tasks
  • 3.1. Monitor pavement maintenance task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes
  • 3.2. Initiate adjustments to work practice or job plan to ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes
  • 3.3. Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded
4. Report on the execution of tasks
  • 4.1. Complete and submit reports as required
  • 4.2. Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks
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 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
Specific task information and requirements may include:
site meteorological data, including:
rainfall
humidity
temperature
wind
known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions
site cultural and heritage information
task specifications
task drawings
sources of materials
other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks
coordination, timing and budgeting requirements
Pavement maintenance may include:
flexible pavement maintenance, including
natural pavement materials
manufactured pavement materials
asphalt surfaced
spray seal surfaced
slurry surfaced
rigid pavement maintenance, with and without asphalt surfacing
Pavement maintenance tasks may include:
site preparation methods
extraction methods
load and haulage methods
placement methods
distribution methods
application of prime seal and pre-seal
application of bituminous emulsion and aggregates
placement and compaction of Asphalt
placement and compaction of cold mix
placement and compaction of stabilisation
surface and wear course finishing methods
line, grade and level control methods
compaction and water application methods
sediment control methods
traffic management requirements and procedures
rigid pavement repair methods
median, kerb and gutter repair and maintenance requirements and procedures
side drain maintenance methods
shoulder repair methods
line marking methods
Job plan is to include:
human resource requirements
plant and machinery requirements
construction materials requirements
sub-contractor support requirements
waste disposal requirements
coordination requirements
activity scheduling
materials delivery scheduling
risk assessment and management requirements
occupational health and safety requirements
quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements
traffic management requirements
environmental requirements
task monitoring requirements
task performance monitoring requirements
communication requirements
reporting requirements
Resources are to include:
labour
plant, equipment and tools
highway haulage vehicles
construction materials
sub-contractor services
Instructions are to include:
briefings
handovers
work orders
toolbox meetings
site meetings
Team members may include:
other members of the organisation’s management team
members of the team directly involved in the task
suppliers representatives
sub-contractors representatives
supervisors or managers of other organisations who are involved in related tasks
Set outis to include:
control lines
cleared width
batters
off-sets
Monitor is to include:
ongoing risk assessment
engineering survey
sampling and testing
observation and recording
general supervision
Required outcomes may include:
task specifications requirements
task drawings requirements
coordination requirements
activity scheduling requirements
unit cost requirements
overall task cost requirements
waste management requirements
Initiate is to include:
written communication
oral communication


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 the supervision of pavement maintenance tasks
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of pavement maintenance tasks
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the supervision of pavement maintenance tasks
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in pavement maintenance tasks
evidence of the consistent successful supervision of pavement maintenance tasks
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.
Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace.
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.
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.
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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the supervision of pavement maintenance tasks
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the supervision of pavement maintenance tasks
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
WH145 RIICRC406D Apply the principles of pavement maintenance Unit of competency
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