Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
- Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
- Place cut on/cut off paper in preparation for bitumen spraying and at the end of the spray run
- Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
- Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan
- Set up and disconnect spreader box
- Connect equipment to the truck in accordance with the manufacturer's and site requirements prior to operation
- Set spreader box to required width
- Check spreader box operation to ensure correct operation
- Check spreader box calibration as conforming to job specifications
- Disconnect spreader box after operation in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures
- Check truck to ensure that it is completely free of spreader and the spreader has all connecting parts correctly positioned for transportation or further use
- Spread aggregate
- Establish communication with the truck driver
- Check and record size of aggregate prior to spreading
- Remove cut on/cut off paper in preparation for aggregate spreading
- Coordinate opening and closing of the spreader box accurately with speed and application of aggregate
- Instruct driver to adjust speed, line or angle of body as required to suit operations
- Monitor spread rate and make adjustments to ensure aggregate is spread to specifications
- Complete spreading within specifications
- Perform hand spreading and spotting duties
- Clean up