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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

analyse pavement using cone penetrometer

conduct reconnaissance for quarries and gravel pits

conduct route reconnaissance

route formula symbols

limiting factors

construction materials

over head obstructions

tunnels and underpasses

conduct soils testing CBR

design and construct culverts

improvised culverts

commercial off the shelf concrete pipe Armco etc

determine ground bearing pressure and angle of repose

determine soil characteristics and properties

employ geotextiles

employ soil stabilisation methods

measure roadway parts

pavement widths and thickness

camber and crossfall

prepare terrain analysis

Required Knowledge

construction standards

horizontal curve radius

ground bearing pressure and angle of repose

legal responsibilities

pavement analysis using cone penetrometer

quarries and gravel pits

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements

relevant OHampS regulationsrequirements equipment material and personal safety requirements

road systems and their relevant parts including

pavement widths and thickness

camber and crossfall

rainfall intensity

catchment and runoff

route reconnaissance

route formula symbols

limiting factors

construction materials

over head obstructions

tunnels and underpasses

soil characteristics and properties

soil stabilisation methods

terrain analysis

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to construct roads and track to a standard that they could be classified as all weather dirt roads and tracks capable of sustained heavy vehicle traffic

The road or track must be able to be sealed without further construction

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that encompasses all aspects of this Unit of Competency Assessment need only be conducted supervising the construction of one road or track due to the high cost and complex nature of the task

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to construction equipment and materials communications equipment suitable site and construction team

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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.
Maintenance of a short term road or track may include	Repairs to all weather dirt roads to prepare them for sealing without additional construction Repairs that will normally involve: potholes that cause the slowing of traffic removal and replacement of culverts emergency repairs to bomb damaged airfield runway, taxi-way and hard standings small scale stabilisation tasks construction of short distance emergency bypass routes expedient roadways
Data may include	Airfield runway, taxi-way, hard-standing, etc. Carriage width Camber Damage to pavement Environmental Meteorological Road or track classification (weight limits)
Resources may include	Compacting machinery Concrete Construction machinery Geo-textiles Gravel Prefabricated culverts Signage Stabilisation materials Timber
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Job guides, pamphlets and other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations Written and verbal orders and job instructions
Documentation may include	Construction documentation (design and construction plan) Environmental compliance Equipment documentation Maintenance records Maps