Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPCCPA3002A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Lay segmental pavers

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCPA3002A - Lay segmental pavers
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to lay segmental pavers on prepared subgrade and base.It includes assessing segmental paver type and quality, setting up stringlines, setting up squared sections for the laying of segmental pavers where required and shifting pavers.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently lay a range of segmental pavers while working with others as a member of a team.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare.
  • Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
  • Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
  • Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
  • Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
  • Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements.
  • Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
  • Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority requirements and applied.
       
Element: Assess pavers.
  • Segmental pavers are assessed for fitness for purpose.
  • Pavers are bulk sampled for consistency in size, dimensions, colour and imperfections, such as chips.
  • Rejected pavers are assessed for use as cut pavers and put aside.
       
Element: Lay pavers.
  • Pavers are moved to area for paving.
  • Stringline grid squares are set up to establish the gauge of the paving project and guide levels and lines (where determined).
  • Pavers are laid to design following efficient laying practices.
  • Pavers are laid to reduce localised stresses between adjacent pavers.
  • Laid pavers are checked for tolerances in allowable variations from an intended work size or position.
  • Correct handling procedures are adhered to.
  • Pavers are adjusted to ensure integrity of design with allowances for setting materials.
  • A header or soldier course is laid where required (which may be at the outset of the paving project).
       
Element: Clean up.
  • Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
  • Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

safely and effectively operate and use tools, plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry-related systems information.

Assessment of this unit of competency may be in conjunction with assessment of other units commonly performed at the same time in normal job roles.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

follow instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

recognise procedures

report faults

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

written skills to record results of checks and tests and relevant work completion procedures

evaluate own actions and make judgments about performance and necessary improvements

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks and management systems

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.

Required knowledge

Require knowledge for this unit is:

properties of different segmental paving and their 'fit-for-purpose'

properties of segmental pavers

relevant Australian standards.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to handling concreting materials

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to handling concreting materials

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planning and preparation include:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies

equipment defect identification

work site inspection.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances, including cement and curing agents

organisational first aid

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

earth leakage boxes

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Tools and equipment include:

levelling devices

screed

stringlines

wheelbarrows.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications

workplace operations and procedures.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

dust suppression, which includes keeping dust in the air to a minimum and may include spraying with water

vibration

waste management.

Segmental pavers include:

materials, including:

brick

concrete

coping products

flags (gross plan area >0.08 square metres)

manufactured products

stone

types, including:

dentated units that interlock to either:

resist the relative movement of joints parallel to both longitudinal and transverse axes of the joint

resist the relative movement of joints parallel to one axis

units that do not interlock.

Fitness for purpose is determined with reference to the relevant Australian standards for:

abrasion resistance

breaking load

resistance to salt attack

slip resistance

work size.

Design includes:

at forty-five degrees orientation

at ninety-degrees orientation

at other orientation

basketweave 2 x 1

basketweave 2 x 2

concentric

crazy pave

herringbone

may be:

offset running bond

offset stretcher

radial

stack

stack and stretcher

stretcher bond

tracery

winding

zigzag running bond.

Efficient laying practices include:

considering direction of fall or slope on the job

good access to materials

minimising cutting

working around existing structures.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes. 
Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. 
Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 
Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. 
Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements. 
Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use. 
Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority requirements and applied. 
Segmental pavers are assessed for fitness for purpose. 
Pavers are bulk sampled for consistency in size, dimensions, colour and imperfections, such as chips. 
Rejected pavers are assessed for use as cut pavers and put aside. 
Pavers are moved to area for paving. 
Stringline grid squares are set up to establish the gauge of the paving project and guide levels and lines (where determined). 
Pavers are laid to design following efficient laying practices. 
Pavers are laid to reduce localised stresses between adjacent pavers. 
Laid pavers are checked for tolerances in allowable variations from an intended work size or position. 
Correct handling procedures are adhered to. 
Pavers are adjusted to ensure integrity of design with allowances for setting materials. 
A header or soldier course is laid where required (which may be at the outset of the paving project). 
Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 
Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPCCPA3002A - Lay segmental pavers
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