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

RIICRC304A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain sealed roads

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICRC304A - Maintain sealed roads
Description This unit covers the maintenance of sealed roads in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing for work, storing, preparing and transporting materials, repairing damaged or wearing surfaces and edges, repairing pavement failures, repairing and sealing surface cracks, 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 operational 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 work
  • 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
  • Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
  • Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
  • Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
       
Element: Store, prepare and transport materials
  • Store and maintain materials in quantity and specified condition for requirements of regular maintenance program
  • Prepare materials in accordance with specified mix
  • Load, transport and unload materials in a safe manner to minimise spillage and water
       
Element: Repair damaged or wearing surface and edges
  • Identify faults in roads and pavements and apply appropriate repair method
  • Remove water and loose material from damaged section
  • Trim section to provide adequate support to repair material
  • Prepare base and sides of sections to ensure bonding of repair material in accordance with specification
  • Place material and compact to specifications maintaining alignment of surface
       
Element: Repair pavement failures
  • Remove water and loose material
  • Excavate failed area to create a firm base
  • Trim edges to ensure adequate adhesion of repair material
  • Place and compact material to specification maintaining alignment of surface
       
Element: Repair and seal surface cracks
  • Identify cracks and surface drainage conditions to determine appropriate repair and sealing process
  • Clear cracks of foreign materials
  • Apply sealant to cracks and finish in accordance with road maintenance specifications
       
Element: Clean up
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
  • Protect storm water systems by clearing debris and loose material
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, 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 maintaining sealed roads

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of sealed road maintenance

working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of sealed roads that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of sealed road maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

maintain a sealed road including:

the dig-out and repair of a failed pavement

the repair of damaged or wearing surface and edges, and

the repair of seal surface cracks

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 maintenance of sealed roads

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

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.

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 maintain sealed roads:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for maintaining sealed roads

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 maintain sealed roads:

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

type, uses, limitations and safety requirement of road maintenance repair equipment

road maintenance and repair materials

road maintenance repair techniques

work recording techniques including specifications and check-lists

setting out procedures

processes for the calculation of material requirements

materials handling methods

project quality requirements

site and equipment safety requirements including appropriate state or territory legislation, regulations and codes

civil construction terminology

road maintenance programs

JSAs/safe work method statement

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, job and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Exact highlighted text 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 high voltage power lines, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distances are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement

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 related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

Plant may include:

rollers

graders

skid-steer

backhoes

excavators

front-end loaders

tip-trucks

water carts

road maintenance unit

road patching truck

Tools and equipment may include:

spades

shovels

rakes

quick-cut saws

jack hammer

vibrating plates

pedestrian rollers

crowbars

handsprayers

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:

pavement materials

water

pre-mix preparations

hot mix preparations

cold mix preparations

emulsion

crack sealants

concreting materials

Maintenance program may include the repair and maintenance of:

pavement failures

edges

surface cracks

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 
Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 
Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 
Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task 
Store and maintain materials in quantity and specified condition for requirements of regular maintenance program 
Prepare materials in accordance with specified mix 
Load, transport and unload materials in a safe manner to minimise spillage and water 
Identify faults in roads and pavements and apply appropriate repair method 
Remove water and loose material from damaged section 
Trim section to provide adequate support to repair material 
Prepare base and sides of sections to ensure bonding of repair material in accordance with specification 
Place material and compact to specifications maintaining alignment of surface 
Remove water and loose material 
Excavate failed area to create a firm base 
Trim edges to ensure adequate adhesion of repair material 
Place and compact material to specification maintaining alignment of surface 
Identify cracks and surface drainage conditions to determine appropriate repair and sealing process 
Clear cracks of foreign materials 
Apply sealant to cracks and finish in accordance with road maintenance specifications 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 
Protect storm water systems by clearing debris and loose material 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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