Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for operations
  2. Setup automated paving guidance system
  3. Operate automated paving guidance system
  4. Conduct shutdown operations

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to APGS operations including

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting road paving operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for laying pavers

organise work activities

select and use relevant tools and equipment safely

identify and report on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

communicate effectively to receive and clarify work instructions

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to conduct APGS operations including

site and equipment safety requirements

site communication and hand signals

paver screed operations

aggregate and gravel types and sizes

longitudinal and transverse joints

equipment types characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

operational maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

processes for the calculation of material uniformity and travel speed

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

quality requirements

civil construction terminology

safe operating techniques in all terrain

JSAssafe work method statements

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 conducting concrete road paver operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of APGS operations

working with others to undertake and complete APGS that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of APGS operations that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

the conduct of APGS operations are to include the mandatory tasks from the unit scope and cover as a minimum

setup calibrate and pave for meters within required conformance times

demonstrate ability to adjust paver times

times horizontal positive negative

times vertical positive negative

times combination of above

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

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

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

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

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete concrete road paver operations

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Safety requirements may include:

OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including 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 and hazardous materials and substances

safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with high voltage power lines, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement

recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials

emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

Site may include:

formed/prepared roads

pads

highways

freeways

car parks

container yards

hard stands

footpaths and bikeways

Task may include:

mixing and spreading granular materials

spreading concrete materials

mixing and spreading stabilised materials

spreading bituminous materials

Traffic may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Plants, tools and equipment may include:

shovels

measuring tapes

depth gauges

standard tool kits

string lines

thermometers

straight edges

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Survey equipment

theodolite

automated laser device

stringlines and markers

Paver

automated screed leveller

APGS

GPS

automated laser detection systems

positioning systems