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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Ensure appropriate planning and preparation is carried out
  2. Ensure appropriate initiation of manufacture and delivery
  3. Oversee the execution of manufacture and delivery
  4. Report on the execution of manufacture and delivery

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply the principles for the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret project contract and specification requirements and procedures

interpret project site soil and geological data

identify soil and rock types

interpret meteorological data

identify drainage issues

interpret material properties and test results including compaction test results

interpret project site geotechnical data

interpret project site hydrological data

interpret project engineering survey information

interpret project plans and drawings

interpret project specifications

prepare for and conduct briefings toolbox and site meeting

prepare short messages

prepare and present job reports

prepare and maintain log books and diaries

provide leadership

apply performance monitoring skills

apply supervisory skills

develop workplace relationships

develop individuals and the team

apply inspection requirements and procedures

select binders

calculate quantities for the execution of the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt including

volumes

tonnages

grades

percentages

resource consumption figures

provide recommendations for the improvement of the safe effective and efficient execution of the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to apply the principles for the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

risk assessment and management requirement and procedures

statutory compliance requirements and procedures

occupational health and safety requirements and procedures

environmental management requirements and procedures

quality management requirements and procedures including aggregates binders and product

work zone traffic management requirements and procedures

contract management requirements and procedures

communication requirements and procedures

administrative requirements and procedures

hot mix asphalt manufacturing and delivery plant and equipment capabilities and application

plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures

hot mix delivery truck loading requirements and procedures

operational techniques for the execution of the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

hot mix asphalt raw materials and product handling storage moisture and temperature control requirements and procedures

hot mix asphalt manufacturing and delivery resource requirements and procedures

hot mix asphalt raw materials and product delivery requirements and procedures

hot mix asphalt manufacturing sampling testing and production monitoring methods

activities scheduling requirements and procedures

job plan drafting of and administration requirements and procedures

reporting requirements and procedures

workplace relationship requirements and procedures

organisational client and site operational requirements

relationship between various areas of civil works

team leadership techniques

works planning techniques

engineering survey principles

mentoring techniques

estimating principles

road construction sequencing

asphalt manufacture and delivery and related activities terminology

works planning techniques

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

working with others to plan prepare and conduct the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

evidence of the consistent successful manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to plan prepare and conduct the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues


Range Statement

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 procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Specific task information and requirements may include:

site geotechnical data, including:

rock types and characteristics

soil types and characteristics

site meteorological data, including:

rainfall

humidity

temperature

wind

known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions

site cultural and heritage information

asphalt product specifications

sources of materials and their specifications

other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks

materials and product sampling and testing requirements

coordination, timing and budgeting requirements

Manufacture of hot mix asphalt may include:

fixed and mobile batch plants

fixed and mobile drum mixing plants

dense graded asphalt (DGA)

stone mastic asphalt (SMA)

open graded asphalt (OGA)

fine gap graded (FGG)

bitumen and modified binders

Delivery of hot mix asphalt may include:

site preparation

site set out

plant set up

delivery and product vehicle access and control

raw materials receipt, acceptance and storage

use of recycled asphalt

raw materials loading into the plant

binder and product temperature control

product batching or proportioning and mixing

process control

product loading and despatch

use of release agents in delivery trucks

pollution control methods

sediment control methods

Job plan is to include:

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 materials and product sampling and testing requirements

plant site traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

Resources are to include:

labour

plant, equipment and tools

materials for the manufacture of asphalt

highway haulage vehicles

sub-contractor services

Instructions are to include:

briefings and handovers

work orders

toolbox meetings

site meetings

Team members may include:

other members of the organisation's management team

members of the team directly involved in the task

suppliers representatives

sub-contractors representatives

supervisors or managers of other organisations who are involved in related tasks

Monitor is to include:

ongoing risk assessment

sampling and testing

process control information

observation and recording

general supervision

Required outcomes may include:

asphalt mix specifications requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling requirements

unit cost requirements

overall task cost requirements

waste management requirements

Initiate is to include:

written communication

oral communication