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

RIICBS305D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct asphalt paver operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICBS305D - Conduct asphalt paver operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct asphalt paver operations in Civil Construction.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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 to conduct asphalt paver operations
  • Access, interpret and apply asphalt paver operations 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
  • Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements
  • Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed
  • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Set up asphalt paver
  • Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
  • Adjust, change or inflate tyres
  • Set equipment to correct levels to enable the laying of materials
  • Set heating controls for the screed board
  • Install feeder bin where required
  • Check materials spreading controls for correct operation
       
Element: Operate asphalt paver
  • Drive and operate equipment
  • Engage delivery vehicles smoothly without bumping
  • Maintain appropriate uniform speed during spreading operations
  • Monitor and maintain asphalt mix
  • Maintain communication with screed hand to ensure job is progressing satisfactorily and that materials are being spread to specifications
  • Monitor movement of the plant to ensure safety of asphalt crew
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Prepare machine for maintenance
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
  • Process written maintenance records
       
Element: Relocate paver
  • Prepare paver for relocation
  • Drive paver safely on highways and construction sites
       
Element: Clean up
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • Carry out housekeeping requirements
       
Element: Plan and prepare to conduct asphalt paver operations
  • Access, interpret and apply asphalt paver operations 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements
  • Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements
  • Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed
  • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Set up asphalt paver
  • Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
  • Adjust, change or inflate tyres
  • Set equipment to correct levels to enable the laying of materials
  • Set heating controls for the screed board
  • Install feeder bin where required
  • Check materials spreading controls for correct operation
       
Element: Operate asphalt paver
  • Drive and operate equipment
  • Engage delivery vehicles smoothly without bumping
  • Maintain appropriate uniform speed during spreading operations
  • Monitor and maintain asphalt mix
  • Maintain communication with screed hand to ensure job is progressing satisfactorily and that materials are being spread to specifications
  • Monitor movement of the plant to ensure safety of asphalt crew
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Prepare machine for maintenance
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
  • Process written maintenance records
       
Element: Relocate paver
  • Prepare paver for relocation
  • Drive paver safely on highways and construction sites
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • Carry out housekeeping requirements
       


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.

1. Plan and prepare to conduct asphalt paver operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply asphalt paver operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements

1.6 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements

1.7 Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed

1.8 Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

1.9 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Set up asphalt paver

2.1 Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

2.2 Adjust, change or inflate tyres

2.3 Set equipment to correct levels to enable the laying of materials

2.4 Set heating controls for the screed board

2.5 Install feeder bin where required

2.6 Check materials spreading controls for correct operation

3. Operate asphalt paver

3.1 Drive and operate equipment

3.2 Engage delivery vehicles smoothly without bumping

3.3 Maintain appropriate uniform speed during spreading operations

3.4 Monitor and maintain asphalt mix

3.5 Maintain communication with screed hand to ensure job is progressing satisfactorily and that materials are being spread to specifications

3.6 Monitor movement of the plant to ensure safety of asphalt crew

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

4.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

4.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

4.4 Process written maintenance records

5. Relocate paver

5.1 Prepare paver for relocation

5.2 Drive paver safely on highways and construction sites

6. Clean up

6.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

6.3 Carry out housekeeping requirements

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 asphalt paver operations including:

selecting and using required tools and equipment

determining material to be laid

setting-up asphalt paver

operating asphalt paver

carrying out operator maintenance

moving/relocating paver

works effectively with others to undertake and complete asphalt paver operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

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 systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone

communicating with screed hand to ensure that materials are spread to specifications

demonstrates completion of conducting asphalt paver operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying, reporting and recording hazards and risks

conducting paver operations in a minimum of two (2) different asphalt types/surface types, constructed to required thickness, uniformity, line and level, on both matching and unsupported edge in accordance with project specifications and/or work instructions, for the following:

three (3) longitudinal joints (of at least 100m) to be

six (6) transverse joints

five (5) sections of straight paving (one of at least 100 linear metres)

three (3) intersections

operations to include residential, commercial and highway projects; and

material delivery through the paver is to include manual and automatic control

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting asphalt paver operations through:

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

asphalt paving techniques

asphalt paving operations

asphalt strength and performance characteristics

edge and joint treatments

housekeeping

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

applying and monitoring operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

applying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

applying processes for the calculation of material requirements, mix, application rates, uniformity and travel speed

safety data sheets and materials handling methods

applying project quality requirements

preparing and/or implementing JSAs/JSEA/safe work method statements

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare to conduct asphalt paver operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply asphalt paver operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements

1.6 Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements

1.7 Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed

1.8 Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

1.9 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Set up asphalt paver

2.1 Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

2.2 Adjust, change or inflate tyres

2.3 Set equipment to correct levels to enable the laying of materials

2.4 Set heating controls for the screed board

2.5 Install feeder bin where required

2.6 Check materials spreading controls for correct operation

3. Operate asphalt paver

3.1 Drive and operate equipment

3.2 Engage delivery vehicles smoothly without bumping

3.3 Maintain appropriate uniform speed during spreading operations

3.4 Monitor and maintain asphalt mix

3.5 Maintain communication with screed hand to ensure job is progressing satisfactorily and that materials are being spread to specifications

3.6 Monitor movement of the plant to ensure safety of asphalt crew

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

4.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

4.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

4.4 Process written maintenance records

5. Relocate paver

5.1 Prepare paver for relocation

5.2 Drive paver safely on highways and construction sites

6. Clean up

6.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

6.3 Carry out housekeeping requirements

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 asphalt paver operations 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements 
Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements 
Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed 
Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 
Adjust, change or inflate tyres 
Set equipment to correct levels to enable the laying of materials 
Set heating controls for the screed board 
Install feeder bin where required 
Check materials spreading controls for correct operation 
Drive and operate equipment 
Engage delivery vehicles smoothly without bumping 
Maintain appropriate uniform speed during spreading operations 
Monitor and maintain asphalt mix 
Maintain communication with screed hand to ensure job is progressing satisfactorily and that materials are being spread to specifications 
Monitor movement of the plant to ensure safety of asphalt crew 
Prepare machine for maintenance 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 
Process written maintenance records 
Prepare paver for relocation 
Drive paver safely on highways and construction sites 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Carry out housekeeping requirements 
Access, interpret and apply asphalt paver operations 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements 
Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements 
Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed 
Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 
Adjust, change or inflate tyres 
Set equipment to correct levels to enable the laying of materials 
Set heating controls for the screed board 
Install feeder bin where required 
Check materials spreading controls for correct operation 
Drive and operate equipment 
Engage delivery vehicles smoothly without bumping 
Maintain appropriate uniform speed during spreading operations 
Monitor and maintain asphalt mix 
Maintain communication with screed hand to ensure job is progressing satisfactorily and that materials are being spread to specifications 
Monitor movement of the plant to ensure safety of asphalt crew 
Prepare machine for maintenance 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 
Process written maintenance records 
Prepare paver for relocation 
Drive paver safely on highways and construction sites 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 
Carry out housekeeping requirements 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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