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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for the design of sprayed seal surfacing
  2. Undertake the design of sprayed seal surfacing
  3. Finalise design processes of sprayed seal surfacing
  4. Support and review the application of the design of sprayed seal surfacing
  5. Plan and prepare for the design of sprayed seal surfacing
  6. Undertake the design of sprayed seal surfacing
  7. Finalise design processes of sprayed seal surfacing
  8. Support and review the application of the design of sprayed seal surfacing

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of and documentation of sprayed seal surfacing design including:

accessing and interpreting plans, drawings, specifications and design briefs

accessing and interpreting engineering survey and geotechnical information

accessing and interpreting hydrological, meteorological, cultural and heritage data

applying binder selection criteria, (including bitumen, bituminous emulsion and polymer modified binders)

applying requirements for the preparation of pavements for surfacing

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the documentation of sprayed seal surfacing design that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

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

develop and apply design plans

calculate of design traffic volumes, density, mass, grades, loads and stresses

maintain design cost records

maintain design records

provide clarification and advice

determine and applying binder application rates and aggregate spread rates

interpret and apply Australian and other appropriate standards

select and interpret sprayed seal surfacing selection data

determine traffic category to be used in sprayed seal surfacing design

identify and select sprayed seal surfacing options

interpret and analysing data

complete a detailed design of spray seal surfacing

prepare a cost estimate

participate in a design review

obtain design approval

complete and submit design cost

review application of design and recommending changes


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing design of spray seal surfacing through:

applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

applying equipment safety requirements

complying with emergency issues

complying environmental issues

verbal and written communication

Australian and other relevant standards

Industry and organisational design procedures and practice

current Industry best practice

sprayed seal surfacing construction tasks

design review

documentation and reporting

design approval

record keeping

performance reviews

systems close out

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

sprayed seal surfacing plant and equipment capabilities

and applying cost estimation techniques