Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare surface for road marking
Prepare surface for road marking
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRM204A
RIICRM204A
State Code
WB424
WB424
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/01/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
20/01/2010
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit covers the preparation of surface for road marking in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, preparing surface and set out, and cleaning up. 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
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2. Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
- 1.3. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
- 1.4. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
- 1.5. Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
2. Prepare surface and set out
- 2.1. Remove hazards and fixtures from the area
- 2.2. Select equipment and/or product and prepare for removing markings
- 2.3. Identify location for line marking
- 2.4. Clear area of dirt, debris and other contaminants
- 2.5. Identify location for line marking and set out with control points to drawings, job requirements and/or specifications
- 2.6. Spot straight lines and curves in preparation for marking
- 2.7. Remove pre-existing visible marks/lines to specification
3. Clean up
- 3.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
- 3.2. Store unused materials in accordance with job requirements
- 3.3. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
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:
OHS requirements in accordance with 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 parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement
safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with uneven/unstable terrain, trees, pits, poles, trip hazards, dirt mounds, overhead service lines, 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 emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
Site locations may include:
roads
bridges
footpaths
sports courts and fields
car parks
cycle paths
factories
airports
walking tracks and similar sealed surfaces
Signage requirements may include:
escort vehicle
highway traffic signs
site safety signage
temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians
traffic conditions signage
Traffic conditions may include:
congested urban environments
low traffic rural areas
off-road un-trafficked areas
buildings
parking sites
pedestrian areas
highways
Tools and equipment may include:
scrapers
brooms
shovels
line grinders
Planers
sand blasters
water blasters
emulsion sprayers
water trucks
shot blasters
Environmental protection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and clean-up management
Removing may include:
water grit blasting,
shot blasting
grinding
sand blasting
water blasting
Line may include:
transverse and longitudinal markings which may include:
barrier lines (one direction and both directions)
edge lines
arrows
shapes
symbols
lane lines (broken and unbroken)
separation lines (broken and unbroken)
continuity lines
turn lines
outline
stop lines
holding lines
stop and give way lines
pedestrian crosswalk lines
diagonal and chevron markings
numerals
parking areas
kerb markings
Area may include:
chip seal
asphalt
concrete
Materials may include:
abrasives
emulsions
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:
OHS requirements in accordance with 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 parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement
safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with uneven/unstable terrain, trees, pits, poles, trip hazards, dirt mounds, overhead service lines, 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 emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
Site locations may include:
roads
bridges
footpaths
sports courts and fields
car parks
cycle paths
factories
airports
walking tracks and similar sealed surfaces
Signage requirements may include:
escort vehicle
highway traffic signs
site safety signage
temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians
traffic conditions signage
Traffic conditions may include:
congested urban environments
low traffic rural areas
off-road un-trafficked areas
buildings
parking sites
pedestrian areas
highways
Tools and equipment may include:
scrapers
brooms
shovels
line grinders
Planers
sand blasters
water blasters
emulsion sprayers
water trucks
shot blasters
Environmental protection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and clean-up management
Removing may include:
water grit blasting,
shot blasting
grinding
sand blasting
water blasting
Line may include:
transverse and longitudinal markings which may include:
barrier lines (one direction and both directions)
edge lines
arrows
shapes
symbols
lane lines (broken and unbroken)
separation lines (broken and unbroken)
continuity lines
turn lines
outline
stop lines
holding lines
stop and give way lines
pedestrian crosswalk lines
diagonal and chevron markings
numerals
parking areas
kerb markings
Area may include:
chip seal
asphalt
concrete
Materials may include:
abrasives
emulsions
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 preparation of surface for road marking
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of preparation of surface for road marking
working with others to undertake and complete the preparation of surface for road marking that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of preparation of surface for road marking that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
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 preparation of surface for road marking
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
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 preparation of surface for road marking
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of preparation of surface for road marking
working with others to undertake and complete the preparation of surface for road marking that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of preparation of surface for road marking that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
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 preparation of surface for road marking
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2117 | BCCRM2004B | Prepare surface for road marking | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH149 | RIICRM204D | Prepare surface for road marking | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W679 | RII31509 | Certificate III in Road Marking | Qualification |