Assessor Resource

AHCLSC203
Install aggregate paths

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install aggregate paths in landscape projects.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare for installation

1.1 Confirm work instructions with the supervisor

1.2 Prepare tools and equipment for use

1.3 Check the quantity and quality of materials

1.4 Identify and report to supervisor manual handling issues and other work health and safety hazards

1.5 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing

1.6 Put in place measures to avoid environmental impacts before starting work

2. Set out the site for path construction

2.1 Mark out the location of the proposed path

2.2 Put public risk protection measures in place

3. Undertake ground preparation

3.1 Clear the area of debris and excavate to base level

3.2 Relocate or dispose of soil and waste materials

3.3 Place and compact base material to the required finished level

3.4 Install drainage structures

3.5 Install edge restraints, where required

3.6 Check set out work at regular intervals with supervisor, according to the site plan

4. Lay surface aggregate materials

4.1 Spread surface aggregate materials over the area to the designated depth

4.2 Screed material to ensure consistent depth of materials

4.3 Level aggregate materials to the designated level and falls

4.4 Compact aggregate materials using appropriate machinery

5. Make good the site

5.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from the site

5.2 Reinstate areas disturbed by installation works

5.3 Clean and store all tools and equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

plan and prepare for installation and site safety

read and interpret site plans

undertake ground preparation for the path

lay base material and surface aggregate materials

set the path out

reinstate site at completion of work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of aggregate path installation

base and aggregate materials and their performance

environmental impacts of soil disturbance when installing paths

types of machinery used in path construction

types of signs and barriers that need to be erected around the site

tools and equipment used for installing paths

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare for installation

1.1 Confirm work instructions with the supervisor

1.2 Prepare tools and equipment for use

1.3 Check the quantity and quality of materials

1.4 Identify and report to supervisor manual handling issues and other work health and safety hazards

1.5 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing

1.6 Put in place measures to avoid environmental impacts before starting work

2. Set out the site for path construction

2.1 Mark out the location of the proposed path

2.2 Put public risk protection measures in place

3. Undertake ground preparation

3.1 Clear the area of debris and excavate to base level

3.2 Relocate or dispose of soil and waste materials

3.3 Place and compact base material to the required finished level

3.4 Install drainage structures

3.5 Install edge restraints, where required

3.6 Check set out work at regular intervals with supervisor, according to the site plan

4. Lay surface aggregate materials

4.1 Spread surface aggregate materials over the area to the designated depth

4.2 Screed material to ensure consistent depth of materials

4.3 Level aggregate materials to the designated level and falls

4.4 Compact aggregate materials using appropriate machinery

5. Make good the site

5.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from the site

5.2 Reinstate areas disturbed by installation works

5.3 Clean and store all tools and equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

plan and prepare for installation and site safety

read and interpret site plans

undertake ground preparation for the path

lay base material and surface aggregate materials

set the path out

reinstate site at completion of work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of aggregate path installation

base and aggregate materials and their performance

environmental impacts of soil disturbance when installing paths

types of machinery used in path construction

types of signs and barriers that need to be erected around the site

tools and equipment used for installing paths

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm work instructions with the supervisor 
Prepare tools and equipment for use 
Check the quantity and quality of materials 
Identify and report to supervisor manual handling issues and other work health and safety hazards 
Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing 
Put in place measures to avoid environmental impacts before starting work 
Mark out the location of the proposed path 
Put public risk protection measures in place 
Clear the area of debris and excavate to base level 
Relocate or dispose of soil and waste materials 
Place and compact base material to the required finished level 
Install drainage structures 
Install edge restraints, where required 
Check set out work at regular intervals with supervisor, according to the site plan 
Spread surface aggregate materials over the area to the designated depth 
Screed material to ensure consistent depth of materials 
Level aggregate materials to the designated level and falls 
Compact aggregate materials using appropriate machinery 
Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from the site 
Reinstate areas disturbed by installation works 
Clean and store all tools and equipment 

Forms

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