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Implement a paving project

Implement a paving project

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC306A
State Code
D6920
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the process of implementing a paving project and defines the standard required to: determine project requirements from plans; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; organise work and use tools and equipment for paving project; set out and prepare paving site according to plan specifications; implement a paving project; and clean up, store and maintain associated tools, machinery and equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for paving project
  • 1.1. Requirements of the paving project are clarified with client/supervisor and enterprise guidelines.
  • 1.2. Equipment and material resource requirements are identified according to the scope of the construction work and the supervisor's instructions.
  • 1.3. The environmental implications of the proposed work are identified.
  • 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
  • 1.5. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored.
  • 1.6. Delivery of materials to site is organised according to workplace priorities.
2. Set out and prepare the site
  • 2.1. Site and hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
  • 2.2. Site bunting is erected, pedestrian access is controlled, and safety signage is placed where appropriate.
  • 2.3. Services are determined and located from site plans.
  • 2.4. Provision for irrigation lines to cross paved areas is made, where applicable.
  • 2.5. The paving pattern is marked out according to plans and specifications.
  • 2.6. Sub-base material is placed and compacted to the required finished levels.
  • 2.7. Surface drainage is incorporated according to design drawings and specifications.
3. Coordinate paving project installation
  • 3.1. Paving project is constructed according to plan.
  • 3.2. Appropriate drainage is installed according to plan.
  • 3.3. Tools, equipment and machinery are used safely according to enterprise operating procedures and OHS requirements.
4. Check quality of work and clean up site
  • 4.1. Quality of finished works is inspected to ensure the standard of the finished project is in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
  • 4.2. Paved surfaces are cleaned down in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner.
  • 4.3. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to enterprise guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Implementation may include:
paving plans
materials
equipment and machinery.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
determine project requirements from plans
organise work and use tools and equipment for paving project
conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment
set out and prepare paving site according to plan specifications
implement a paving project
clean up, store and maintain associated tools, machinery and equipment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3318 RTF3220A Implement a paving project Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS26 AHCLSC306 Implement a paving project Unit of competency