Assessor Resource

RIICBS310A
Conduct patching operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:

Civil construction

This unit covers the conduct or patching operations in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, setting up patching truck, repairing damaged surfaces, carrying out operator maintenance, 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 conducting patching operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of patching operations

working with others to undertake and conduct patching operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of patching operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

completion of patching operations for a minimum of 20m2 of road surface defects by loading and mixing the specified materials and patching the damaged areas to specification

completion of all records of patching work undertaken and materials used for each site

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 conduct patching operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct patching operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting patching operations

organise work activities

select and use relevant tools and equipment safely

identify and report on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

communicate effectively to receive and clarify work instructions

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct patching operations:

site and equipment safety requirements

bitumen patching procedures

bituminous materials and their characteristics

aggregate properties and conformance

pavement defects

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

processes for the calculation of material requirements and application rates

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

JSAs/safe work method statements

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

graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, maps, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures or equivalent related to the conducting of patching operations

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the conducting of patching operations

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

relevant Australian standards and Austroads

AAPA advisory notes and code of practice

quality requirements including dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction

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 operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with traffic, uneven/unstable terrain, poles, 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

safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement

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

Signage requirements may include:

escort vehicle

highway traffic signs

site safety signage

temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians

traffic conditions signage

Site may include:

car parks

airport runways

container yards

hard stands

footpaths

bikeways

roadways

Traffic may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

buildings

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Tools and equipment may include:

patching trucks with boom attachments

compressed air units

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Patching operations truck refers to:

a purpose built machine that is able to clean the area to be patched and apply bitumen emulsion and small size aggregate to fill/repair the area to be treated, set up to carry bitumen emulsion, aggregate, tools and equipment to prepare the patch, spray the emulsion and spread the aggregate

Damaged surfaces may include:

pot holes

stripped or worn areas

other minor defects

Patching material may include:

bitumen emulsion that is cationic and anionic

Patching work refers to:

manual or automatic operating systems

vehicle being positioned so that hoses/boom are not run over, entangled or hit by other vehicles, correct pump pressure is used, area is patched to specification, and a lookout is used to watch hoses/boom and for other workers/public

Materials may include:

bitumen emulsion

aggregates

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task 
Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 
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 
Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan 
Carry out pre-operational checks on patching operations truck 
Check operating components of the truck for serviceability 
Check tank for prevention of contamination 
Fill tank with the required materials to perform repair operations 
Determine standard mix of emulsion ready for application to surfaces 
Carry out start-up, park, shutdown procedures 
Position truck according to the range of the boom 
Position boom manually or automatically over the damaged surface to be repaired 
Blow area to be repaired free of dust and debris 
Apply patching material to the defective area under the pressure of compressed air 
Measure, calculate and record material quantities and additives for each site 
Conduct, control and monitor patching work to ensure that materials are placed to specification 
Conduct fault finding inspections in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational requirements 
Maintain boom and tank to ensure good working order 
Carry out routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks 
Maintain equipment condition reports and records 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 

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