Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory role or as a technical specialist, applying the principles for the application of bituminous sprayed treatment within:
Civil construction
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Ensure appropriate planning and preparation is carried out for tasks | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Access, interpret and clarify the specific task information and requirements relevant to undertaking bituminous sprayed treatment task 1.3. Ensure a job plan, is available which makes best use of the available resources and the task requirements |
2. Ensure appropriate initiation for tasks is carried out | 2.1. Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved, for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks, to meet the specific task requirements 2.2. Confirm that the necessary resources are available for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks 2.3. Set out as required for the effective completion of the task |
3. Oversee the execution of tasks | 3.1. Monitor bituminous sprayed treatment task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes 3.2. Initiate adjustments to work practice or job plan to ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes 3.3. Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded |
4. Report on the execution of tasks | 4.1. Complete and submit reports as require. 4.2. Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of bituminous sprayed treatment tasks |
Required Skills
Required skills |
interpret project site soil and geological data identify soil and rock types interpret meteorological data identify drainage issues interpret material properties and test results interpret project plans and drawings interpret project specifications prepare for and conduct briefings, toolbox and site meeting prepare short messages prepare and present job reports prepare and maintain log books and diaries provide leadership apply performance monitoring skills apply set out requirements and procedures set up and use levelling devices establish construction offsets apply supervisory skills develop workplace relationships develop individuals and the team conduct and interpret the outcomes of visual assessments of completed works, including bleeding and stripping calculate quantities, including: volumes tonnages of materials sprayer forward speed materials’ rates of application additive requirements areas resource consumption figures, including required supply rates provide recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of tasks |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to apply bituminous sprayed treatment: risk assessment and management requirement and procedures statutory compliance requirements and procedures occupational health and safety requirements and procedures environmental management requirements and procedures quality management requirements and procedures work zone traffic management requirements and procedures contract management requirements and procedures communication requirements and procedures administrative requirements and procedures bituminous sprayed treatment plant and equipment capabilities and application plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures operational techniques for the execution of various bituminous sprayed treatment tasks, including: priming or pre-sealing normal bitumen sealing polymer modified binder sealing use of different aggregate sizes requirements for low, low-medium, high and very high traffic conditions pavement preparation requirements and procedures sprayer and spreader calibration requirements and procedures design rates of application of bituminous spray treatment materials bituminous sprayed treatment task resource requirements and procedures activities scheduling requirements and procedures bituminous sprayed treatment materials delivery requirements and procedures job plan drafting of and administration requirements and procedures reporting requirements and procedures workplace relationship requirements and procedures organisational, client and site operational requirements relationship between various areas of civil works team leadership techniques materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures mentoring techniques estimating principles civil works construction sequencing spray sealing and related activities’ terminology set out requirements and procedures road geometry ground surface treatment requirements and procedures e.g. proof rolling pavement drainage requirements works planning techniques monitoring methods |
Evidence Required
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 the application of bituminous sprayed treatment implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of bituminous sprayed treatment working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the application of bituminous sprayed treatment provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of bituminous sprayed treatment evidence of the consistent successful application of bituminous sprayed treatment |
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. Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace. 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. 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. 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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the application of bituminous sprayed treatment provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the application of bituminous sprayed treatment |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Specific task information and requirements may include: | site meteorological data, including: rainfall humidity temperature wind known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions site cultural and heritage information task specifications task drawings sources of materials other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks coordination, timing and budgeting requirements |
Bituminous sprayed treatment may include: | new pavement construction existing pavement repair and maintenance priming or pre-sealing normal bitumen sealing poly modified binder (PMB) sealing |
Job plan is to include: | human resource requirements plant and machinery requirements construction materials requirements sub-contractor support requirements waste disposal requirements coordination requirements activity scheduling materials delivery scheduling risk assessment and management requirements occupational health and safety requirements quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements traffic management requirements environmental requirements task monitoring requirements task performance monitoring requirements communication requirements reporting requirements |
Instructions are to include: | briefings handovers work orders toolbox meetings site meetings |
Team members may include: | other members of the organisation’s management team members of the team directly involved in the task suppliers representatives sub-contractors representatives supervisors or managers of other organisations who are involved in related tasks |
Set outis to include: | control lines off-sets |
Resources are to include: | labour plant, equipment and tools materials delivery vehicles construction materials, such as bitumen, sealing aggregates and additives sub-contractor services |
Monitor is to include: | ongoing risk assessment engineering survey sampling and testing observation and recording general supervision |
Required outcomes may include: | task specifications requirements task drawings requirements coordination requirements activity scheduling requirements unit cost requirements overall task cost requirements waste management requirements |
Initiate is to include: | written communication oral communication |
Sectors
Bituminous Surfacing
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.