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Implement a paving project

Implement a paving project

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC316
State Code
ODU58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a paved surface, including preparing for paving project, setting out and preparing site, implementing the paving project, installing stone paving, checking and cleaning up site.The unit applies to individuals who implement a paving project under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for paving project
  • 1.1 Interpret site plans and specifications
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3 Select tools, equipment and machinery required to implement a paving project and check for safe operation
  • 1.4 Identify and ameliorate environmental impacts of proposed works
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.6 Organise delivery of materials to site according to workplace priorities
2. Set out and prepare the site
  • 2.1 Erect site bunting, control pedestrian access and place safety signage
  • 2.2 Determine, locate and mark out services from site plan
  • 2.3 Make provision for irrigation lines to cross paved areas
  • 2.4 Mark out paving pattern according to plans and specifications
  • 2.5 Place and compact sub-base material to required finished levels
  • 2.6 Incorporate surface drainage as specified
3. Implement paving project
  • 3.1 Construct paving according to plans and specification
  • 3.2 Install appropriate drainage as required
  • 3.3 Use tools, equipment and machinery safety in accordance with workplace safe operating procedures and workplace health and safety requirements
4. Install stone paving
  • 4.1 Set out and prepare area to be paved according to site plan
  • 4.2 Excavate area to shape, depth and dimensions to sub-base level
  • 4.3 Trim the sub-base to designated level and falls and place and compact base material to finished level
  • 4.4 Spread bedding material over area and level to designated level and falls
  • 4.5 Treat, place and fit stone accurately and fill gaps in the pattern within tolerances nominated in site plan and specifications
  • 4.6 Install edge constraints as required by site plan
5. Check quality of work and clean-up site
  • 5.1 Inspect quality of finished works to ensure standard of finished paving project is in accordance with design drawings and specifications
  • 5.2 Clean work-site and dispose of or recycle waste material from site
  • 5.3 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
  • 5.4 Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS26 AHCLSC306 Implement a paving project Unit of competency