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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to use automated paving guidance systems
   • Access, interpret and apply automated paving guidance systems documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select and check for faults to plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
2. Setup automated paving guidance system
   • Setup prisms within site tolerances and according to manufacturer’s specifications
   • Locate survey equipment according to worksite and manufacturer’s specifications
   • Identify and establish control points and theodolite positions for planned operation
   • Verify survey model is consistent with worksite plans
   • Calibrate paver to tolerances within manufacturers and worksite specifications
3. Operate automated paving guidance system (AGPS)
   • Set APGS controls to automatic control settings
   • Check signal inputs and automated control is operational
   • Check freshly paved concrete for conformance against worksite model
   • Conduct paver/APGS adjustments during operation
   • Reposition total station as required
   • Monitor movements and hazards and identify and communicate changes to the work environment during the work process
4. Conduct shutdown operations
   • Confirm instructions from supervisor prior to shutdown procedure
   • Shutdown APGS
   • Lower sensors on paver
   • Clean, check, maintain and store total stations
5. Plan and prepare to use automated paving guidance systems
   • Access, interpret and apply automated paving guidance systems documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select and check for faults to plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
6. Setup automated paving guidance system
   • Setup prisms within site tolerances and according to manufacturer’s specifications
   • Locate survey equipment according to worksite and manufacturer’s specifications
   • Identify and establish control points and theodolite positions for planned operation
   • Verify survey model is consistent with worksite plans
   • Calibrate paver to tolerances within manufacturers and worksite specifications
7. Operate automated paving guidance system (AGPS)
   • Set APGS controls to automatic control settings
   • Check signal inputs and automated control is operational
   • Check freshly paved concrete for conformance against worksite model
   • Conduct paver/APGS adjustments during operation
   • Reposition total station as required
   • Monitor movements and hazards and identify and communicate changes to the work environment during the work process
8. Conduct shutdown operations
   • Confirm instructions from supervisor prior to shutdown procedure
   • Shutdown APGS
   • Lower sensors on paver
   • Clean, check, maintain and store total stations

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 APGS operations including:

accessing, interpreting and applying documentation for sealing concrete pavements

identifying and applying relevant specifications to all work activities

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

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

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

works effectively with others to undertake and complete APGS 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 the use of automated paving guidance systems that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

setting up automated paving guidance system as per project specifications

operating automated paving guidance system

conducting shutdown operations

cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing total stations as per worksite requirements and manufacturer’s instructions

the conduct of APGS operations are to cover as a minimum:

setup, calibrate and pave for two hundred (200) meters within required conformance

demonstrate ability to adjust paver (six (6) times):

two (2) times horizontal (one (1) positive, one (1) negative)

Two (2) times vertical (one (1) positive, one (1) negative)

Two (2) times combination of above

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in using automated paving guidance systems through:

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

identifying and managing risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

setting up work activity

work health and safety

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

applying effective techniques in using automated paving guidance systems

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