Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for paving work
- Required workplace information is interpreted and confirmed with supervisor.
- Tools and equipment are prepared and used according to supervisor's instructions.
- The quantity and quality of materials are checked to ensure they conform to the requirements of the job.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing is selected, used and maintained.
- Set out and prepare paving area
- The area to be paved is marked out according to the site plan.
- The marked out area is checked with the supervisor for compliance with the site plan and OHS requirements, and adjusted where necessary.
- The reduced levels of the proposed paving area are calculated and pegged from the survey benchmark using the rise and fall method in a closed level run.
- Undertake ground preparation
- The area is excavated to shape, depth and dimensions to sub base level according to minimal industry standards.
- The sub base is trimmed to the designated level and falls to ensure that the final level of paving can be achieved.
- Drainage systems are constructed as necessary according to the site plan.
- Base material is placed and compacted to the required finished level according to minimal industry standards.
- Lay bedding material
- Bedding material is spread loosely over the area to ensure the designated bedding depth can be attained according to minimal industry standards.
- Screed rails are established to ensure the bedding course is maintained.
- Bedding material is levelled to the designated level and falls and in accordance with minimum industry standards.
- Lay pavers to a given pattern
- Grid string lines are set to required levels to ensure the designated pattern of the project is attained, and to maintain straight lines of components.
- Pavers are set out to the required dimensions and pattern according to the site plan.
- Whole pavers are laid and compacted to the established finish level.
- Pavers are marked, cut and fitted to accurately fill gaps in the pattern within tolerances nominated within the site plan.
- Permanent edge constraints are installed to prevent movement of pavers.
- Clean site and store tools and equipment
- Paving is swept thoroughly to produce a clean and flat surface free of debris.
- Sand is spread evenly of the paved area and compacted to the finished level.
- Soil and waste material from the site is disposed of or recycled to ensure minimal impact on the environment.
- All tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to supervisors instructions.