This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to repair potholes 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 pothole repairs including:

identifying and applying relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities

identifying, obtaining, confirming and positioning required signage

selecting and checking tools and equipment to meet requirements of the job

works effectively with others to undertake and complete pothole repair tasks that meet all requirements including:

preparing for and 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 aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

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

removing water and loose material from pothole or defective area

trimming pothole/defect and ensuring mechanical interlock of repair material

applying binder to provide adequate adhesion of repair material and waterproofing of repaired area

placing and compacting materials to specification

cleaning repaired area, removing excess loose materials, and applying sand or blinding material where specified

preparation, repair and clean-up of a minimum of three (3) potholes including at least two (2) to sub-grade level, using specified materials: the repairs are to be in accordance with the prescribed job specification

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in repairing potholes through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

identifying and managing risks

setting up the work activity

utilising signage for traffic control

environmental protection

work health and safety

managing waste

selection of appropriate tools and materials

carrying out work to specifications

applying effective pothole repair techniques

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 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