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.
- Setting 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 applied.
- Set segmental pavers.
- Paved area is secured with an edging course (usually a header or soldier course), which may include underpinning the header course with mortar.
- Segmental pavers are set using sand, mortar, pebble or other material.
- Where required, compacting or rolling equipment is used in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- If using sand for setting, process is repeated until paved area will not take any more filling sand.
- If using mortar for setting, excess mortar is removed and pavers are cleaned of excess mortar.
- Paving project is checked for chipped or cracked pavers and these are replaced.
- If required, sealants or protective coatings are applied following manufacturer specifications.
- 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.