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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to conduct paver screeding operations
   • Access, interpret and apply paver screeding operations 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
   • Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements
   • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Set up paver screed
   • Set equipment to the correct levels to lay material on surface
   • Set electronic levelling equipment to check level
   • Set heating controls for screed
   • Set screed controls for correct operation
3. Operate paver screed
   • Adjust screed during operation as required
   • Identify faults in the mat and take correct action to rectify faults
   • Monitor work of rake hands and rollers to ensure they are keeping up with the paver
   • Maintain communication with paver operator monitoring the progress of the job
   • Notify paver operator of problems with the mat
   • Perform operator maintenance
4. Clean up
   • Handle/dispose of waste material
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
   • Carry out housekeeping requirements
5. Plan and prepare to conduct paver screeding operations
   • Access, interpret and apply paver screeding operations 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
   • Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements
   • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
6. Set up paver screed
   • Set equipment to the correct levels to lay material on surface
   • Set electronic levelling equipment to check level
   • Set heating controls for screed
   • Set screed controls for correct operation
7. Operate paver screed
   • Adjust screed during operation as required
   • Identify faults in the mat and take correct action to rectify faults
   • Monitor work of rake hands and rollers to ensure they are keeping up with the paver
   • Maintain communication with paver operator monitoring the progress of the job
   • Notify paver operator of problems with the mat
   • Perform operator maintenance
   • Handle/dispose of waste material
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, 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 completion of paver screeding operations including:

selecting and using required tools and equipment

correctly setting levels, temperature controls and screed controls

using electronic equipment to check levels

making screed adjustments

identifying and correcting faults in mat

monitoring rake hands and rollers

works effectively with others to undertake and complete paver screeding operations 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

notifying paver operator of problems with the mat

demonstrates completion of conducting paver screeding operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying and reporting hazards and risks

conducting paver screeding operations in a minimum of two (2) different bituminous material types/surface types including the following to required thickness, uniformity, line and level, on both matching and unsupported edge in accordance with project specifications and/or work instructions:

three (3) longitudinal joints (of at least 100m)

six (6) transverse joints

five sections of straight paving (one of at least 100 linear metres)

three intersections

one of the above tasks to include at least one mode of automatic screed levelling

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting paver screeding operations through:

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

paver screed operations

aggregate types and sizes

bituminous materials

longitudinal and transverse joints

safe operating techniques in all terrain

housekeeping

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

applying and monitoring operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

applying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

applying processes for the calculation of material uniformity and travel speed

safety data sheets and materials handling methods

monitoring project quality requirements

preparing and/or implementing JSAs/JSEA/safe work method statements

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