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Compact asphalt with rollers
Compact asphalt with rollers
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICBS304A
RIICBS304A
State Code
WB022
WB022
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/08/2012
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/08/2012
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit covers the compacting of asphalt with rollers in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, preparing roller, compacting asphalt, carrying out roller operation maintenance, relocating roller, 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 roller
- 2.1. Perform pre-operational checks as per manufacturer's or company instructions
- 2.2. Record job specifications
- 2.3. Produce work schedule
- 2.4. Plan water usage and replenishment
- 2.5. Set tyres to required pressure (self propelled, multi-wheeled pneumatic tyred rollers)
3. Compact asphalt
- 3.1. Identify site hazards associated with compacting asphalt with rollers and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk
- 3.2. Determine speed and rolling patterns according to job requirements
- 3.3. Set amplitude and frequency as directed for vibratory steel wheeled rollers
- 3.4. Avoid damage to other structures
- 3.5. Monitor watering system to prevent pick up
- 3.6. Maintain uniform speed and rolling pattern to job specification
- 3.7. Compact joints to job specifications
- 3.8. Compact final surface free of blemishes or rolling marks
- 3.9. Maintain safe distance between rollers, other plant and the paving crew
4. Carry out roller operator maintenance
- 4.1. Park Roller safely, shutdown and prepare for maintenance as per manufacturer's manual and/or organisational requirements
- 4.2. Conduct inspection and fault finding
- 4.3. Remove and replace defective parts safely and effectively
- 4.4. Carry out regular programmed maintenance tasks
5. Relocate roller
- 5.1. Prepare roller for relocation
- 5.2. Drive roller safely on highways and construction sites, observing highway code and local safety requirements
6. Clean up
- 6.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
- 6.2. 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 may include:
car parks
airport runways
container yards
hard stands
footpaths
bikeways
roadways
Signage 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
Tools and equipment may include:
rollers
roller mats
spare water jets
water transfer equipment
shovels
brooms
rakes
basic tool kit
Environmental protection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and clean-up management
Rollers may include:
steel double drum static roller
double drum vibratory roller
self propelled multi wheel pneumatic tyred roller
combination roller
roller operation is to include filling the roller with water
Other structures may include:
kerb and channel
buildings
Materials may include:
water
wetting agents
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 may include:
car parks
airport runways
container yards
hard stands
footpaths
bikeways
roadways
Signage 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
Tools and equipment may include:
rollers
roller mats
spare water jets
water transfer equipment
shovels
brooms
rakes
basic tool kit
Environmental protection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and clean-up management
Rollers may include:
steel double drum static roller
double drum vibratory roller
self propelled multi wheel pneumatic tyred roller
combination roller
roller operation is to include filling the roller with water
Other structures may include:
kerb and channel
buildings
Materials may include:
water
wetting agents
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 compacting asphalt with rollers
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient compacting of asphalt with rollers
working with others to undertake and complete the compacting of asphalt with rollers that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely compacting of asphalt with rollers that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
a minimum of 2000m2 of asphalt is to be compacted to the determined pattern, the measured density, with the minimum number of passes specified and to job specifications for five projects, with at least one project under 50mm thick and one project over 50mm thick
a minimum of three longitudinal joints of 100 metres each and two transfer joints to be matched
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 compacting of asphalt with rollers
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 compacting asphalt with rollers
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient compacting of asphalt with rollers
working with others to undertake and complete the compacting of asphalt with rollers that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely compacting of asphalt with rollers that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
a minimum of 2000m2 of asphalt is to be compacted to the determined pattern, the measured density, with the minimum number of passes specified and to job specifications for five projects, with at least one project under 50mm thick and one project over 50mm thick
a minimum of three longitudinal joints of 100 metres each and two transfer joints to be matched
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 compacting of asphalt with rollers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2051 | BCCBS3004B | Compact asphalt with rollers | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH057 | RIICBS304D | Compact asphalt with rollers | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W674 | RII31009 | Certificate III in Bituminous Surfacing | Qualification |
| D796 | RII30912 | Certificate III in Civil Construction | Qualification |