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

RIICBS203A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Safely handle bituminous materials

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICBS203A - Safely handle bituminous materials
Description This unit covers the safe handling of bituminous materials in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, working safely with bituminous materials, demonstrating First Aid for bitumen burns, and cleaning up. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role at worksites within:Civil construction
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
  • Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
  • Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan
       
Element: Work safely with bituminous materials
  • Identify characteristics and uses of bituminous materials and additives used in surfacing
  • Identify hazards associated with working with hot bitumen and implement minimisation strategies
  • Adhere to Australian Asphalt Paving Association (AAPA) code of practice for working with Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) modified binders
  • Adhere to fire precautions associated with hot bitumen as detailed in Austroads Bitumen Sealing Safety Guide
  • Extract and apply information including OHS from materials safety data sheet associated with bituminous materials
  • Perform work to the requirements of the organisation's environmental policy and EPA standards
       
Element: Demonstrate First Aid for bitumen burns
  • Perform First Aid in the case of a bitumen burn in accordance with Austroads Bitumen Sealing Safety Guide
  • Attach 'Bitumen Burn Tag' to victims of burns who are to be treated off site in accordance with Austroads Bitumen Sealing Safety Guide
       
Element: Clean up
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
  • Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment
       


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

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 safe handling of bituminous materials

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient safe handling of bituminous materials

working with others to undertake and complete the safe handling of bituminous materials that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of safe handling of bituminous materials that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

a minimum of five major hazards associated with handling bituminous materials are reported

a minimum of four bituminous materials are stored and used together

burn First Aid is applied to a minimum of one simulated burn and tagged accordingly

a minimum of one simulated fire involving a bituminous substance is extinguished

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 and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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 candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the safe handling of bituminous materials

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 safely handle bituminous materials:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for safe handling of bituminous materials

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 safely handle bituminous materials:

site and equipment safety requirements

bituminous materials

SBS modified binders

materials safety data sheet requirements

equipment types, characteristics, capabilities and limitations

operational and maintenance procedures

site isolation responsibilities and authorities

processes for the calculation of material requirements

materials handling methods

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

JSAs/safe work method statements

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.

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 uneven/unstable terrain, trees, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

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 including extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

Site locations may include:

car parks

airport runways

container yards

hard stands

footpaths

bikeways

roadways

Tools and equipment may include:

infrared thermometers

hazchem signs

water finding paste

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Materials may include:

bituminous materials (bitumen, cutback bitumen products, emulsions, asphalt, slurries, additives, fluxes, cutters)

aggregates

SBS modified binders

Polymers

geo-synthetic products

Minimisation strategies may include:

temperature control

correct product changeover procedures

correct mixing/blending procedures

avoiding the presence of water in hot bitumen

avoiding fumes, exposure to heat, static electricity, fires, burns

safe handling of flammable substances

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
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task 
Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 
Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan 
Identify characteristics and uses of bituminous materials and additives used in surfacing 
Identify hazards associated with working with hot bitumen and implement minimisation strategies 
Adhere to Australian Asphalt Paving Association (AAPA) code of practice for working with Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) modified binders 
Adhere to fire precautions associated with hot bitumen as detailed in Austroads Bitumen Sealing Safety Guide 
Extract and apply information including OHS from materials safety data sheet associated with bituminous materials 
Perform work to the requirements of the organisation's environmental policy and EPA standards 
Perform First Aid in the case of a bitumen burn in accordance with Austroads Bitumen Sealing Safety Guide 
Attach 'Bitumen Burn Tag' to victims of burns who are to be treated off site in accordance with Austroads Bitumen Sealing Safety Guide 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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