Assessor Resource

AHCLSC306A
Implement a paving project

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies landscapers involved in the process of installation and construction of a paved surface to a prepared base within a documented scope of works incorporated in a commercial project across a range of situations and environments, including amenity and natural resource areas.

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.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

calculate material and resource requirements

conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment

coordinate a team to achieve optimum performance

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record information collected accurately and legibly and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

landscape paving materials

landscape paving techniques

set-out techniques

work schedule programming

possible causes of disruption to work activities and their effect on quality and time schedules

methods and practices for maintaining and repairing paved areas

the range, use and availability of required materials, equipment and machinery

hazard identification and risk control assessment

OHS legislative requirements and codes of practice.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Implementation may include:

paving plans

materials

equipment and machinery.

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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
Requirements of the paving project are clarified with client/supervisor and enterprise guidelines. 
Equipment and material resource requirements are identified according to the scope of the construction work and the supervisor's instructions. 
The environmental implications of the proposed work are identified. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored. 
Delivery of materials to site is organised according to workplace priorities. 
Site and hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented. 
Site bunting is erected, pedestrian access is controlled, and safety signage is placed where appropriate. 
Services are determined and located from site plans. 
Provision for irrigation lines to cross paved areas is made, where applicable. 
The paving pattern is marked out according to plans and specifications. 
Sub-base material is placed and compacted to the required finished levels. 
Surface drainage is incorporated according to design drawings and specifications. 
Paving project is constructed according to plan. 
Appropriate drainage is installed according to plan. 
Tools, equipment and machinery are used safely according to enterprise operating procedures and OHS requirements. 
Quality of finished works is inspected to ensure the standard of the finished project is in accordance with design drawings and specifications. 
Paved surfaces are cleaned down in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner. 
Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to enterprise guidelines. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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