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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisational and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Safety requirements may include: | OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substancessafe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movementsafe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with uneven/unstable terrain, trees, pits, poles, trip hazards, dirt mounds, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the publicrecognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materialsemergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation |
Signage may include: | escort vehiclehighway traffic signssite safety signagetemporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrianstraffic conditions signage |
Traffic conditions may include: | congested urban environmentslow traffic rural areasoff-road un-trafficked areasbuildingsparking sitespedestrian areas |
Tools and equipment may include: | road maintenance unit (truck) and all of its attachmentshoseswatering canshand lancesrakesshovelsvibrating platesjack hammersbrooms |
Environmental protection requirements may include: | organisational/project environmental management planwaste managementwater quality protectionnoisevibrationdust and clean-up management |
Road maintenance operations may include: | loading and unloading materialscleaning damaged areasdigging out and replacing asphalt or bitumen surfaceshand spreading asphalthand screedingjack hammeringedge preparation ready for replacement surfacehand lancing emulsioncompacting with a vibrating platecleaning the truck sticking surfaces with distillate |
Road maintenance unit refers to: | a purpose built truck fitted with a hopper, conveyor belt, tank, spreader, tools and equipment for the repair of pavement defects, set up to carry bitumen emulsion, cutback bitumen, aggregate, cold mix, asphalt, granular pavement material, tools and equipment required to prepare, fill, level and compact pavement defects |
Materials may include: | bitumen emulsionsasphaltsaggregateswater cleaning agents |
Damaged areas may include: | pot holesuneven, stripped or worn small areas requiring resurfacingsunken trencheskerb and channel jointscracksother minor defects |
Surface may include: | spray sealed roadasphaltic concrete pavement |
Record may include: | necessary calculations for quantities, rates of application achieveda repair record for each site |