Assessor Resource

RIICBS409D
Apply the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder in Civil construction.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist roles.

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

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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.

1. Plan and prepare for applying the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder

1.1 Access, interpret and apply, the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Ensure a job plan is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets task requirements

1.4 Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans

2. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks is carried out

2.1 Confirm that the necessary resources are available

2.2 Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved

3. Oversee the execution of tasks

3.1 Monitor the manufacture of polymer modified binder task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcome

3.2 Initiate adjustments to work practice or job plan and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes

3.3 Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded

3.4 Implement training plans

4. Report on the execution of tasks

4.1 Complete and submit reports as required

4.2 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of the manufacture of polymer modified binder including:

interpreting project contract and specification requirements and procedures

interpreting project site soil and geological data

identifying soil and rock types

interpreting meteorological data

interpreting material properties and test results, including compaction test results

interpreting project engineering

ring survey information

interpreting project plans and drawings

interpreting project specifications

works effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct the manufacture of polymer modified binder including:

communicating clear and timely instructions to those involved

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

maintaining clear and legible written records and the reports

demonstrates completion of the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

preparation of job plan, which includes at least five (5) of the following;

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

construction materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

work health and safety requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

assessment of resource requirements including at least two (2) of the following;

labour

plant, equipment and tools

material supply vehicles

construction materials, such as emulsion and asphalt

sub-contractor services

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in applying the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

workplace health and safety

environmental management

workplace communication

quality management

work zone traffic management

contract management

job administration

plant, equipment and tools maintenance

materials deliveries

supervising workplace relationships

understanding and applying polymer modified binder manufacture resource requirements and procedures

polymer modified binder heating and handling methods

understanding polymer modified binder manufacturing processes

plant and equipment capabilities and application

operational techniques for the execution of operations

potential operational problems in the execution of operations

scheduling work activities

relationship between various areas of resources and infrastructure industries

resource requirements

conducting activities scheduling

applying estimating principles

applying polymer modified binder manufacture monitoring methods

polymer modified binder manufacture and related activities’ terminology

understanding civil works construction sequencing

applying polymer modified binder manufacture monitoring methods

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for applying the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder

1.1 Access, interpret and apply, the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Ensure a job plan is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets task requirements

1.4 Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans

2. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks is carried out

2.1 Confirm that the necessary resources are available

2.2 Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved

3. Oversee the execution of tasks

3.1 Monitor the manufacture of polymer modified binder task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcome

3.2 Initiate adjustments to work practice or job plan and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes

3.3 Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded

3.4 Implement training plans

4. Report on the execution of tasks

4.1 Complete and submit reports as required

4.2 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of the manufacture of polymer modified binder including:

interpreting project contract and specification requirements and procedures

interpreting project site soil and geological data

identifying soil and rock types

interpreting meteorological data

interpreting material properties and test results, including compaction test results

interpreting project engineering

ring survey information

interpreting project plans and drawings

interpreting project specifications

works effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct the manufacture of polymer modified binder including:

communicating clear and timely instructions to those involved

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

maintaining clear and legible written records and the reports

demonstrates completion of the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

preparation of job plan, which includes at least five (5) of the following;

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

construction materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

work health and safety requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

assessment of resource requirements including at least two (2) of the following;

labour

plant, equipment and tools

material supply vehicles

construction materials, such as emulsion and asphalt

sub-contractor services

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in applying the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

workplace health and safety

environmental management

workplace communication

quality management

work zone traffic management

contract management

job administration

plant, equipment and tools maintenance

materials deliveries

supervising workplace relationships

understanding and applying polymer modified binder manufacture resource requirements and procedures

polymer modified binder heating and handling methods

understanding polymer modified binder manufacturing processes

plant and equipment capabilities and application

operational techniques for the execution of operations

potential operational problems in the execution of operations

scheduling work activities

relationship between various areas of resources and infrastructure industries

resource requirements

conducting activities scheduling

applying estimating principles

applying polymer modified binder manufacture monitoring methods

polymer modified binder manufacture and related activities’ terminology

understanding civil works construction sequencing

applying polymer modified binder manufacture monitoring methods

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

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, the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Ensure a job plan is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets task requirements 
Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans 
Confirm that the necessary resources are available 
Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved 
Monitor the manufacture of polymer modified binder task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcome 
Initiate adjustments to work practice or job plan and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes 
Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded 
Implement training plans 
Complete and submit reports as required 
Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks 
Access, interpret and apply, the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Ensure a job plan is available which makes best use of the available resources and meets task requirements 
Identify the training requirements of team members and develop training plans 
Confirm that the necessary resources are available 
Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved 
Monitor the manufacture of polymer modified binder task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcome 
Initiate adjustments to work practice or job plan and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes 
Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded 
Implement training plans 
Complete and submit reports as required 
Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks 

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