Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan road or track
- Data relating to road requirements and restrictions is interpreted from instructions, expected time frame for usage and likely weather conditions.
- Assistance is sought to survey road location.
- Water courses and other ground obstacles are surveyed and their impact on road design is noted.
- Crossing or entry points for other roads and tracks are planned.
- Soil conditions are investigated to establish profile to sub-base level.
- Extent and depth of clearing and cutting are planned.
- Soil dumping or storage areas are planned to meet volume of soil to be removed, and access and restoration requirements.
- Construction plan is developed in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations.
- Availability of required road base and additional material is confirmed or material is ordered.
- Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored.
- Construction team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures.
- Liaison is undertaken with outside agencies as required.
- Supervise road or track construction
- Construction team is directed and supervised in accordance with the road or track construction plan.
- All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
- Checks are completed for drainage, levelling, road alignment and soil stability.
- Support from outside agencies is organised and directed.
- Technical advice is provided to higher authority or support agencies.
- Supervise maintenance of road or track
- Condition of road/track is monitored in relation to volume of traffic and expected future requirements.
- Specific damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues is identified and repaired or reported to controlling body immediately.
- Normal wear and damage repair is planned and carried out with minimal disruption.
- Ineffective drainage is noted and modified.
- Areas of consistent damage are redesigned and remade.
- Finalise the task