This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

written and verbal communication skills

reading and interpreting plans and specifications plant and equipment capabilities and estimation of plant output

civil works construction techniques and methods

calculation of quantities

trade specific skills related to work undertaken

material testing

Required Knowledge

OHampS requirements

construction and maintenance practices

materials technology associate with roads construction and maintenance

work scheduling inspection testing and monitoring

work site traffic management

monitoring and testing methods and procedures

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example the knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrated ability to use appropriate materials construction methods and processes for the construction and maintenance of roads

Demonstrated ability to adhere to plans and specifications

Demonstrated ability to adhere to relevant occupational health and safety practices on site

Demonstrated ability to adhere to Australian standards codes of practice and advisory standards

Context of assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including paying particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope as defined in the Range Statement

Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package

Assessment of the performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level Refer to the Key Competency levels at the end of this unit

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate hisher handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completing workplace documentation

third party reports from experienced practitioner

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainercoachsupervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be collected over a set period of time which is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations

Resource implications

The learner and the trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Signage includes:

Earthworks may include:

Plant and equipment may include:

Types of construction materials may include:

Types of surfaces may include:

Types of records may include: