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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for operations
  2. Select and use hand tools
  3. Select and use power tools
  4. Clean up

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 seal concrete pavements

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

speak clearly and directly listening carefully to instructions and information

interpret and understand the information required for the preparation and application of hand and power tools including work instructions quality assurance procedures manufacturers instructions materials safety data sheets and equipment

apply teamwork to a range of situations particularly in a safety context

solve problems particularly in teams and in dealing practically with safety issues

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work placements

manage time particularly in organising priorities and planning work including the scheduling and use of equipment materials and tools to avoid back tracking and re work

take responsibility for self organisation of work priorities

use technology related to determining requirements the planning and application of hand and power tools including the use of calculations mechanical equipment and the reportingrecording of results

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 seal concrete pavements

site and equipment safety requirements

hand tools and their application

portable power tools and their application

power sources

materials commonly used in the industry

equipment types characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

operational maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

materials safety data sheets MSDS and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

industry and worksite terminology

electrical and compressed air safety

JSAssafe work method statement

Evidence Required

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 sealing of concrete

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient sealing of concrete

working with others to undertake the sealing of concrete that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely sealing of concrete that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

conduct sealing of concrete pavements by

application and instillation of sealer material and backer rods

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

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 Englishspeaking background may have second language issues

Aboriginal people and other people from a non Englishspeaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to 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

seal lm of joint in accordance with specification

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake the sealing of concrete pavements

Guidance information for assessment

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


Range Statement

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation 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

Work instructions may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches

plans and specifications

quality requirements, including: dimensions and tolerances, standards of work and material standards

safe work procedures or equivalent related to using hand and power tools

Safety requirements may include:

protective clothing and equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environment and safety

handling of materials

use of fire fighting equipment

use of First Aid equipment

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

personal protective equipment

emergency procedures related to equipment operation which may include:

emergency shutdown and stopping

extinguishing equipment fires

organisational first aid requirements and

evacuation

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and

clean-up management

Hand tools are to include but not be limited to:

blowout pipe

spline roller

brooms

measuring tape

ruler/depth gauge

Checking tools is to include:

checking of electrical safety/inspection tag for currency

equipment defect identification

assessment of conditions and hazards and determination of work requirements

Materials are:

backer rods

joint sealant

Power tools may include those powered by but not limited to:

240 volt electricity (circular saw, mitre saw, drill, grinder, impact hammer)

pneumatic (wrench, grinder, jackhammer, screwdriver)

battery driven (drill, grinder, circular saw, sander, impact hammer) and

hydraulics (portapower and attachments, jacking equipment, shoring systems)

Equipment is to include:

power leads and

safety switches and

air hoses