ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task

1.3. Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

1.4. Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan

2. Take samples

2.1. Obtain suitable clean containers with tight fitting lids

2.2. Take sample in accordance with approved procedure/job instructions/Australian standards/Austroads test methods

2.3. Handle, label and store sample in accordance with approved procedure/job instructions/Australian standards/Austroads test methods

2.4. Adhere to safety precautions for obtaining and handling hot samples

3. Clean up

3.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan

3.2. Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment

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 take samples of materials used in road surfacing:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for taking samples of materials used in road surfacing

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 take samples of materials used in road surfacing:

site and equipment safety requirements

bituminous materials

sampling techniques

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

JSAs/safe work method statements

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 taking samples of materials used in road surfacing

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient taking of samples of materials used in road surfacing

working with others to undertake and complete the taking of samples of materials used in road surfacing that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of taking of samples of materials used in road surfacing that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

sample of bituminous materials to be taken include:

at least one sample of an aggregate material

at least one sample of either asphalt or slurry

each of the above to be taken from each of a container, site and stock pile

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 taking of samples of materials used in road surfacing

Guidance information for assessment

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

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:

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

Site may include:

car parks

airport runways

container yards

hard stands

footpaths

bikeways

roadway

Tools and equipment may include:

sample containers (tins, hessian bags, plastic bags)

labels and marking pens

tags, string and wire

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Sample sources may include:

bulk storage

tanker

on site drums or stock piles

Handle may include:

non contamination by other bituminous materials, solvents or cleaning materials

not reheating samples

sample container being tightly sealed immediately when the cold sample is placed in it

sample container not immersed in solvent or wiped with solvent saturated cloth

spilled materials on the outside of the container wiped off with a clean dry cloth immediately after sealing

Label and report may include:

type of material taken

number of samples taken

where samples were taken from (including identifying number of container or vehicle)

specific job requirements

size of sample required

identification mark

date of sampling

supplier name

delivery docket details

name of sample taker

quantity of materials represented by the sample

Safe precautions may include:

no smoking

gloves and safety glasses worn while sampling and sealing containers

where sampling valves or outlets are used the sampler should stand to the windward side and as far from the outlet as possible

samples to be taken slowly to prevent splashing

container placed on a firm flat surface to prevent spilling or splashing

Materials may include:

aggregates

hot bitumen

bitumen emulsion

modified bitumen

additives

slurries

pre-coated materials

cutters

cutback bitumens

flux oils

asphalt