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RIICCM207D
Spread and compact materials manually

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to spread and compact materials manually in Civil construction.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

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Evidence Required

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1. Plan and prepare for manually spreading and compacting materials

1.1 Access, interpret and apply spreading and compacting materials documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.6 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities

1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Conduct compaction machine operational checks

2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures

2.2 Check machine controls and functions for serviceability, and rectify or report any faults

3. Spread and compact materials

3.1 Conduct basic field identification test and identify material type

3.2 Direct trucks to required location for loading/dumping

3.3 Direct delivered/relocated materials to correct location

3.4 Check manufactured material for segregation

3.5 Conduct field test to ensure material moisture is suitable

3.6 Direct machine operator to spread materials to specified levels

3.7 Finish materials by hand to specified levels

3.8 Operate mechanical compaction equipment and consolidate materials into layers

3.9 Conduct field test to ensure compaction has been achieved in restricted locations

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

4.3 Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

4.4 Process written records


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for manually spreading and compacting materials

1.1 Access, interpret and apply spreading and compacting materials documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements

1.6 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities

1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Conduct compaction machine operational checks

2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures

2.2 Check machine controls and functions for serviceability, and rectify or report any faults

3. Spread and compact materials

3.1 Conduct basic field identification test and identify material type

3.2 Direct trucks to required location for loading/dumping

3.3 Direct delivered/relocated materials to correct location

3.4 Check manufactured material for segregation

3.5 Conduct field test to ensure material moisture is suitable

3.6 Direct machine operator to spread materials to specified levels

3.7 Finish materials by hand to specified levels

3.8 Operate mechanical compaction equipment and consolidate materials into layers

3.9 Conduct field test to ensure compaction has been achieved in restricted locations

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

4.3 Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

4.4 Process written records

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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
Access, interpret and apply spreading and compacting materials documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements 
Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures 
Check machine controls and functions for serviceability, and rectify or report any faults 
Conduct basic field identification test and identify material type 
Direct trucks to required location for loading/dumping 
Direct delivered/relocated materials to correct location 
Check manufactured material for segregation 
Conduct field test to ensure material moisture is suitable 
Direct machine operator to spread materials to specified levels 
Finish materials by hand to specified levels 
Operate mechanical compaction equipment and consolidate materials into layers 
Conduct field test to ensure compaction has been achieved in restricted locations 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 
Process written records 

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