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 the asphalt mix design | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply asphalt 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 asphalt mix project requirements and information 1.4 Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the design requirements |
2. Undertake the asphalt mix design | 2.1 Interpret and analyse data and identify viable options 2.2 Interpret and analyse data and recommend the preferred option 2.3 Complete the design of the asphalt mix 2.4 Prepare a cost estimate for executing the designed asphalt mix 2.5 Participate in the review of the asphalt mix design with peers and stakeholders 2.6 Complete the documentation of the asphalt 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 design processes of asphalt 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 asphalt 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 design and documentation of asphalt mixes including:
accessing and interpreting plans, drawings, specifications and design briefs
accessing and interpreting engineering survey and geotechnical information
accessing and interpreting hydrological, meteorological, cultural and heritage data
accessing and interpreting and apply Australian and other appropriate standards
accessing and interpreting asphalt mix selection data
accessing and interpreting traffic data
applying computer based design technology
applying Industry or government standard design software
applying engineering graphical presentation techniques
applying mix design procedures, such as marshall and hubbard-field
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the design and documentation of asphalt mixes 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 asphalt mix designs that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
calculate of areas, volumes, density, mass, grades, loads and stresses
determine asphalt mix traffic category and loadings requirements
select of asphalt mix design options
identify and select proportion asphalt mix design components
choose appropriate operational techniques
develop and apply design plans
undertake the design,
analyse relevant data and recommend the preferred option
Complete the design
finalisation of the design processes
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
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the preparing an asphalt mix design through:
applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
work health and safety
applying equipment safety requirements
complying with emergency issues
complying environmental issues
quality management
verbal and written communication
Australian and other relevant standards
Industry and organisational design
current Industry best practice
selecting traffic category application
design review principles and procedures
cost estimation
documentation and reporting
design approval
performance reviews
system close out
techniques for choosing preferred options
team leadership techniques
asphalt mix manufacture and construction plant and equipment capabilities
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