Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Materials quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority requirements and applied.
- Importance of the design and installation of the base, bedding and surface layers in the performance of the paving project are identified.
- Identify soil type.
- Prepare subgrade.
- Drainage and other features are identified within the area to be paved.
- Remedial actions are used where required.
- Drainage needs are identified and drains put in place where required.
- Services are identified in work area.
- Termite barriers are identified and not breached, or remedial action is taken if needed to ensure barrier integrity is maintained.
- Damp proof courses are identified and paving is constructed so that it does not compromise them.
- Components are cleaned, stacked and stored for reuse or bundled for removal.
- Excavate the site.
- Install base course materials.
- Install bedding course materials.
- Bedding course material is selected, ensuring that it is suitable for the purpose.
- Need for geotextile materials as drainage or separation layers is determined.
- Quantity of layer course materials is calculated.
- Bedding course is stabilised for paths with slopes of greater than 1:15.
- Transverse concrete supports are installed for driveways with a sloping pavement of greater than 5 metres.
- Material is distributed over the area to be paved within tolerances stipulated by relevant standards.
- If using bedding sand, area is compacted to Australian standards taking care not to over-compact base materials, and allowance is made for compaction.
- Compacting machinery is handled correctly.
- If using concrete, area to be paved is framed and concrete is mixed to manufacturer's directions and spread to required depth.
- Screed base materials.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.