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 stabilised materials mix design | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply stabilised material mix design documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and confirm the stabilised materials mix design project requirements 1.4 Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements |
2. Undertake the stabilised materials mix design | 2.1 Interpret and analyse data and identify viable options for the design 2.2 Interpret and analyse data and recommend the preferred option 2.3 Complete the stabilised materials mix design 2.4 Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed stabilised materials mix 2.5 Participate in the review of the stabilised materials mix design with peers and stakeholders 2.6 Complete the documentation of the stabilised materials mix design 2.7 Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process 2.8 Gain design approval |
3. Finalise stabilised materials mix design | 3.1 Ensure filing of design records is completed 3.2 Complete and submit design cost and other reporting 3.3 Participate in performance review of the design process 3.4 Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design 3.5 Close out all systems |
4. Support and review the application of the stabilised materials mix design | 4.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design 4.2 Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvements 4.3 Contribute to the validation of the design |
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 applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the design n of stabilised materials mix including:
accessing and interpreting plans and drawings
accessing and interpreting and applying specifications
reading and interpreting design briefs
accessing and interpreting Australian and other appropriate standards
accessing and interpreting engineering survey information
accessing and interpreting hydrological data
accessing and interpreting geotechnical information
accessing and interpreting stabilised materials construction materials test results
accessing and interpreting meteorological data
accessing and interpreting cultural and heritage data
carrying out risk assessments
accessing and interpreting stabilised materials mix design selection data
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the stabilised material mix design that meets all of the required outcomes including:
using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others
maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements
organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
demonstrates completion of stabilised material mix designs that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
undertake the stabilised materials mix design including:
analysing the relevant data and identify the available viable options
preparing cost estimate
finalise stabilised materials mix design including:
completing and submitting design cost and other reporting
Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design
support the application of the design.
review application of design and recommending changes
determine stabilised materials mix design loadings requirements
select stabilised materials mix design options
size stabilised materials mix design components
choose appropriate construction techniques
develop and apply design plans
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the Prepare stabilised material mix design through:
applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
work health and safety
emergency response issues
environmental issues
cultural and heritage requirements
quality management
verbal and written communication
Australian and other relevant standards
Industry and organisational design
current Industry best practice
cost estimation techniques
designing review principles and procedures
documentation and reporting
designing approval requirements and procedures
stabilised materials binder characteristics
stabilised materials mix design options
stabilised materials mix design geometric requirements
stabilised materials mix design surfacing requirements
techniques for choosing preferred options
team leadership techniques
operational techniques required for the execution of stabilised materials
reporting requirements and procedures
systems close out requirements and procedures
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 is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
outcomes of this unit that occur in an office-based setting may be assessed in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; 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