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. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan

1.4. Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed according to specifications

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

1.6. Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task

2. Set up asphalt paver

2.1. Carry out start-up, park, and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's and/or site specific requirements

2.2. Adjust, change or inflate tyres using safe handling procedures

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

2.4. Set heating controls for the screed board to specifications

2.5. Install feeder bin where required

2.6. Check materials spreading controls for correct operation

3. Operate asphalt paver

3.1. Engage delivery vehicles smoothly without bumping

3.2. Maintain appropriate uniform speed during spreading operations

3.3. Monitor and maintain asphalt mix according to job specifications

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

3.5. Monitor movement of the plant to ensure safety of asphalt crew

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1. Park paver safely, prepare for maintenance and shutdown as per manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements

4.2. Conduct inspection and fault finding

4.3. Carry out routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks

4.4. Carry out minor maintenance

4.5. Record performance of machine constantly to enable timely repair of equipment

5. Relocate paver

5.1. Prepare paver for relocation

5.2. Drive paver safely on highways and construction sites, observing highway code and local safety requirements

6. Clean up

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

6.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, 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 conduct asphalt paver operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting asphalt paver operations

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 conduct asphalt paver operations:

site and equipment safety requirements

asphalt paving techniques

asphalt paving operations

asphalt strength and performance characteristics

edge and joint treatments

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

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

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 conducting asphalt paver operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of asphalt paver operations

working with others to undertake and complete asphalt paver operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of asphalt paver operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

the conduct of paver operations are to be performed in a minimum of two different asphalt types/surface types and are to include the mandatory tasks from the unit scope and cover as a minimum:

three longitudinal joints (of at least 100m) to be constructed to required thickness, uniformity, line and level, on both matching and unsupported edge in accordance with project specifications and/or work instructions

six transverse joints to be constructed to required thickness, uniformity, line and level, on both matching and unsupported edge in accordance with project specifications and/or work instructions

five sections of straight paving (one of at least 100 linear metres) to required thickness, uniformity, line and level, on both matching and unsupported edge in accordance with project specifications and/or work instructions

three intersections to required thickness, uniformity, line and level, on both matching and unsupported edge in accordance with project specifications and/or work instructions

operations to include residential, commercial and highway projects; and

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

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 asphalt paver operations

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:

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

safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with uneven/unstable terrain, trees, pits, poles, trip hazards, dirt mounds, overhead service lines, 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 emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

Site may include:

car parks

airport runways

container yards

hard stands

footpaths

bikeways

roadways

Signage may include:

escort vehicle

highway traffic signs

site safety signage

temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians

traffic conditions signage

Traffic conditions may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

buildings

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Materials may include:

asphalt

granular materials

bound materials

Tools and equipment may include:

pavers

basic tool kits

shovels

Asphalt paver tasks may include:

spreading bituminous materials

mixing materials

spreading concrete

spreading granular materials

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Communication methods may include:

verbal instructions

two way radio

hand signals,

mobile phone