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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine mix requirements
   • Check work schedule, job specification or job card
   • Select correct type and quantity of aggregates and other materials
   • Meet all special requirements and specifications
   • Identify any material handling problems
   • Update material records
2. Mix asphalt
   • Check setup of equipment as required by specifications and standard procedures
   • Set and adjust plant conditions for required product
   • Feed aggregate to dryer at required rates
   • Prepare bitumen and other materials and add to mixer
   • Check that materials prepared match requirements
   • Use ancillary equipment
   • Mix to obtain required results
   • Discharge product to asphalt storage or delivery
3. Monitor asphalt process
   • Check and adjust settings
   • Make routine checks and recognise developing problems
   • Recognise equipment in need of maintenance or repair
   • Take sample and interpret test results
   • Take appropriate action to ensure continuing quality production
4. Maintain batching plant and area
   • Keep area and equipment clean and in good order
   • Unload and shut down equipment
   • Respond to routine problems
5. Rectify routine problems
   • Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
   • Maintain records and log books of equipment operations
   • Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
6. Control hazards
   • Identify asphalt preparation hazards
   • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
   • Implement measures to control those risks