This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct bitumen sprayer 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

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 documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of bitumen sprayer operations including:

organising work activities

select and use relevant tools and equipment safely

identifying and reporting on hazards related to the worksite and work activity, including any environmental issues

works effectively with others to undertake and complete bitumen sprayer 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

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

a minimum of three (3) different materials to be loaded, mixed, heated and sprayed for two (2) sprayer loads each to be used for two (2) straight runs, two (2) tapers or turning slots and two (2) restricted areas to specified tolerances (spray runs to be a minimum total of 60% of the tank)

a minimum of two (2) areas to be hand lanced, each with a different material and to the specified tolerance

completion of all calculations and spray sheets for the activities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting bitumen sprayer operations:

applying legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures for:

site and equipment safety requirements

bitumen spraying

complying with the processes for heating bitumen

asphalt paving operations

asphalt strength and performance characteristics

edge and joint treatments

housekeeping

communicating effectively to receive and clarify work instructions

understanding bituminous materials and their characteristics

understanding the different equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

complying with the operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

complying with site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

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

accessing, interpreting and applying safety data sheets

using safe operating techniques in all terrain

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

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 using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; 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:

*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

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

Civil construction