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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for repair potholes operations
  2. Repair potholes
  3. Clean up
  4. Plan and prepare for repair potholes operations
  5. Repair potholes

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 documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of pothole repairs including:

identifying and applying relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities

identifying, obtaining, confirming and positioning required signage

selecting and checking tools and equipment to meet requirements of the job

works effectively with others to undertake and complete pothole repair tasks that meet all requirements including:

preparing for and 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 aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

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

removing water and loose material from pothole or defective area

trimming pothole/defect and ensuring mechanical interlock of repair material

applying binder to provide adequate adhesion of repair material and waterproofing of repaired area

placing and compacting materials to specification

cleaning repaired area, removing excess loose materials, and applying sand or blinding material where specified

preparation, repair and clean-up of a minimum of three (3) potholes including at least two (2) to sub-grade level, using specified materials: the repairs are to be in accordance with the prescribed job specification