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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for applying the principles of polymer modified binder
  2. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks carried out
  3. Oversee the execution of tasks
  4. Report on the execution of tasks
  5. Plan and prepare for applying the principles of polymer modified binder
  6. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks carried out
  7. Oversee the execution of tasks
  8. Report on the execution of tasks

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 relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient selection and use of polymer modified binder including:

interpreting project contract and specification requirements and procedures

interpreting project site soil and geological data

identifying soil and rock types

interpreting meteorological data

interpreting material properties and test results, including compaction test results

interpreting project engineering

ring survey information

interpreting project plans and drawings

interpreting project specifications

works effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct the selection and use of polymer modified binder including:

communicating clear and timely instructions to those involved

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

maintaining clear and legible written records and the reports

demonstrates completion of applying the principles for the application of polymer modified binder that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

preparation of job plan, which includes at least five (5) of the following;

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

construction materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

occupational health and safety requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

assessment of resource requirements including at least two (2) of the following;

labour

plant, equipment and tools

highway haulage vehicles

construction materials

sub-contractor services

ensuring set out completed to requirements including;

control lines

off-sets


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in applying the principles for the application of polymer modified binder through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

workplace health and safety

environmental management

workplace communication

quality management

work zone traffic management

contract management

job administration

plant, equipment and tools maintenance

materials deliveries

supervising workplace relationships

job set out

types of polymer modified binders, their specifications, applications and constraints on their use

polymer modified binder heating and handling methods

understanding polymer modified binder manufacturing processes

plant and equipment capabilities and application

operational techniques for the execution of operations

potential operational problems in the execution of operations

scheduling work activities

relationship between various areas of resources and infrastructure industries

resource requirements

conducting activities scheduling

applying estimating principles

applying road construction sequencing

road geometry

pavement drainage requirements

polymer application and related activities’ terminology