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.
- Material 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.
- Assess pavers.
- Lay pavers.
- Pavers are moved to area for paving.
- Stringline grid squares are set up to establish the gauge of the paving project and guide levels and lines (where determined).
- Pavers are laid to design following efficient laying practices.
- Pavers are laid to reduce localised stresses between adjacent pavers.
- Laid pavers are checked for tolerances in allowable variations from an intended work size or position.
- Correct handling procedures are adhered to.
- Pavers are adjusted to ensure integrity of design with allowances for setting materials.
- A header or soldier course is laid where required (which may be at the outset of the paving project).
- 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.