Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for bitumen sprayer operations
- Access, interpret and apply bitumen sprayer 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
- Set up sprayer
- Load sprayer
- Operate bitumen sprayer
- Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
- Select and modify bitumen spraying techniques to appropriately meet changing work conditions
- Plan work to maximise machine coverage and minimise hand spraying
- Set control valves correctly for the type of operation
- Drive and operate equipment
- Conduct, control and monitor spraying operations to ensure materials are sprayed to specification
- Carry out operations adjacent to traffic
- Complete spraying without damage to property or vehicles
- Operate hand lance
- Unload/empty sprayer
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Clean up