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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare to compact asphalt with rollers
  2. Prepare roller
  3. Compact asphalt
  4. Carry out operator maintenance
  5. Relocate roller
  6. Clean up
  7. Plan and prepare to compact asphalt with rollers
  8. Prepare roller
  9. Compact asphalt
  10. Carry out operator maintenance
  11. Relocate roller

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 compacting of asphalt with rollers including:

selecting and using required tools and equipment

recording job specifications and producing work schedule

preparing roller

compacting asphalt

carrying out maintenance

moving/relocating roller

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the compacting of asphalt with rollers 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 compacting asphalt with rollers 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

compacting a minimum of 2000m2 of asphalt to the determined pattern, the measured density, with the minimum number of passes specified and to job specifications for five projects, with at least one project under 50mm thick and one project over 50mm thick

a minimum of three longitudinal joints of 100 metres each and two transfer joints to be matched


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of compacting asphalt with rollers through:

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures:

site and equipment safety requirements

asphalt compacting techniques

asphalt paving operations

asphalt strength and performance characteristics

edge and joint treatments

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