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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Divert or drain water from the work site
  2. Set up for road construction
  3. Construct roads
  4. Install signage and furniture/appurtenances
  5. Rehabilitate works area
  6. Maintain records

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

reading and interpreting plans drawings and specifications and plant and equipment capabilities

measurement

calculating quantities

state and local environmental requirements

Required Knowledge

occupational health and safety requirements

work site traffic management

materials technology related to road construction

appropriate drainage options

work scheduling testing and inspection

working in a team

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Evidence Required

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 knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Subgrade materials are identified and appropriate treatments are selected

Appropriate materials are selected for the construction of the works

Appropriate construction resources and processes are used

Plans and specifications are adhered to

Safety on work sites is ensured

Australian standards are met

Context of assessment

May be assessed

on the job

simulated workplace environment

written assignment

shortanswer test

oral questioning

observation

or any combination of the above

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 handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables

Resource implications

In accordance with a range of variable requirements


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Surface type may include:

sealed

unsealed

gravel

bitumen

concrete

segmental pavers

asphalt

pre-mix.

Earthworks may include:

clearing

grubbing

excavating

grading

levelling

trenching

compacting.

Subgrade may include:

clay, sand or gravel

modification treatments

soft spots

levelling

compaction

preparation.

Stabilisation may include:

synthetics

soil and clay geomixes

concrete

criblock

gabions

reinforced earth

stone pitching

stone blocking

sand bagging

geotextile fabrics

spray seeding.

Pavement may include:

crushed rock

soil aggregate

grader-placed

paver-placed

compacted by static roller, vibratory roller, pneumatic roller or concrete train.

Drainage may include:

table drain

mitre

kerb and channelling

run-offs

culverts

sump baskets

end walls

gabions

subsoil drains

leaching

weirs

leachate control.

Furniture may include:

bins

bus shelters

guide posts

bollards

benches

seats

fences

guardrails

historical lamp posts

tables

rest areas

utility poles

handrails

noise suppressors.

Signage may include:

statutory

directional

information

road lines

road markings

reflectors

centre lines

directional lines

shoulder lines.

Relevant standards may include:

AS1742.3

and other relevant standards.

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