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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare
  2. Conduct paver pre-operational checks
  3. Operate paver
  4. Relocate paver
  5. Carry out operator maintenance
  6. Clean up
  7. Plan and prepare
  8. Conduct paver pre-operational checks
  9. Operate paver
  10. Relocate paver
  11. Carry out operator maintenance

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 paver operations including:

accessing, interpreting and applying documentation relevant to conducting paver operations

identifying and applying relevant specifications to all work activities

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements

selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the paver operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes 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

monitoring movements and hazards and identifying and communicating changes to the work environment during the work process

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

conducting paver pre-operational checks and rectifying or reporting any faults

operating paver to work instructions to manufacturer’s design specifications and in accordance with company operating procedures

relocating paver correctly and safely

carrying out operator maintenance and keeping required records

clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials

cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing plant, tools and equipment

laying a minimum of five (5) sections of straight paving (at least one (1) of one hundred (100) metres) plus three intersections are to be placed


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting paver operations through:

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

identifying and managing risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

setting up work activity

site isolation, signage, erecting barriers and traffic control

work health and safety

managing waste

selecting and checking for faults, all tools and equipment to carry out tasks

carrying out work to specifications

manufacturer’s design specifications

applying effective techniques for concrete paver operations