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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for paving work
  2. Set out and prepare paving area
  3. Undertake ground preparation
  4. Lay bedding material
  5. Lay pavers to a given pattern
  6. Clean site and store tools and equipment

Evidence Required

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in laying pavers requires evidence that work can be planned and prepared that the paving area can be set out the ground can be prepared bedding material can be laid and pavers can be laid to a given pattern

The skills and knowledge required to lay pavers must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different pavers locations and paved structures

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below

OHS responsibilities of employees

OHS regulations regarding the erection of signs and barriers around the area to be paved

the environmental impact of soil disturbance when preparing to pave and the environmental effects of altering water flow when installing new drainage systems

methods of disposing of soil and waste materials in order to minimise damage to the environment

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

read interpret and apply information from a site plan that is to scale

calculate the amount of materials required prepare the paving site and follow a designated pattern

install modular pavers

sort soil and waste material from the excavation site in an environmentally aware and sensitive manner such as sorting it into organic inorganic and recyclable piles

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Ideas and information about the tasks to be performed when paving should be discussed with other members of the work team andor the supervisor

How can information be collected analysed and organised

The instructions for the paving work should be interpreted and clarification sought as necessary

How are activities planned and organised

The paving tasks are applied in a logical order

How can team work be applied

Teamwork may be required to complete specified paving tasks on time and within budget

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Mathematical techniques should be used to measure and calculate areas to be paved and the quantity of bedding material and pavers required

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Problems may arise when interpreting the site plan and paving to a pattern

How can the use of technology be applied

Technology may be used in the design of the pattern to be achieved when paving

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet


Range Statement

Range of Variables

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in particular training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available

What workplace information might be required for this standard?

Workplace information may include site plans, specifications, procedures for disposing of waste materials, work instructions, or verbal instructions from the supervisor.

What tools and equipment are likely to be used when paving?

Tools and equipment may include brick and concrete saws, mallets, compactors, concrete mixers, stiff brooms, spirit levels, and bricklayers string.

What OHS hazards may be associated with paving installation?

Hazards may include heavy paving materials and equipment, slippery or uneven surfaces, moving machinery and vehicles, solar radiation, dust and noise.

What are the personal protective clothing and equipment requirements associated with the installation of paving?

Personal protective clothing and equipment may include steel capped boots/shoes, overalls, gloves, sun hat, sunscreen lotion, safety goggles, face mask and ear muffs.

What type of site plan may be referred to?

A site plan may include job drawings, a landscape design, a computer generated plan, a concept plan, or any other plan of the site drawn to scale.

What are the OHS requirements in relation to an area to be paved?

The OHS requirements may include the erection of signage, barriers, witches hats and safety lights.

What may be used as a survey benchmark?

A survey benchmark may include a boundary line, a building or structure, a temporary benchmark, or a datum point.

What are minimal industry standards?

Minimal industry standards are usually between 20ml and 25ml in depth. The pavers to be used may determine a minimal standard outside these parameters.

What type of drainage systems may be constructed?

Drainage systems may include run off points to agri-drains, stormwater drains, and sumps.

What type of screed rails may be used?

Screed rails may be wooden or metal straps.

What type of pavers may be used?

Pavers may include clay or brick paving bricks.

What are permanent edge constraints made of?

Permanent edge constraints may include concrete, timber or steel constraints.

For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet.