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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to take 1. samples of materials used in road surfacing
   • Access, interpret and apply road surface materials sampling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
   • Select and check for faults tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Take samples
   • Obtain and use suitable containers
   • Take samples
   • Handle, label and store sample
3. Clean up
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment
   • Carry out housekeeping requirements
4. Plan and prepare to take samples of materials used in road surfacing
   • Access, interpret and apply road surface materials sampling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
   • Select and check for faults tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
5. Plan and prepare to take samples of materials used in road surfacing
   • Access, interpret and apply road surface materials sampling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
   • Select and check for faults tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
6. Take samples
   • Obtain and use suitable containers
   • Take samples
   • Handle, label and store sample
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment
   • Carry out housekeeping requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient taking of samples of materials used in road surfacing including:

selecting and using required tools and equipment

taking, labelling, handling and storing samples

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the taking of samples of materials used in road surfacing that meets all of the required outcomes including

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone

demonstrates completion of taking samples of materials used in road surfacing that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying, reporting and recording hazards and risks

sample of bituminous materials to be taken from each of a container, site and stock pile including:

at least one (1) sample of an aggregate material

at least one (1) sample of either asphalt or slurry

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of taking samples of materials used in road surfacing through:

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

bituminous materials

project quality requirements

housekeeping

sampling techniques

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

safety data sheets and materials handling methods

JSAs/JSEA/safe work method statements

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