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 supervision of the manufacture of slurry surfacing

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of the manufacture of slurry surfacing

working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the manufacture of slurry surfacing

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the manufacture of slurry surfacing

evidence of the consistent successful supervision of the manufacture of slurry surfacing

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 manufacture of slurry surfacing

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the manufacture of slurry surfacing

Guidance information for assessment

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

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to supervise the manufacture of slurry surfacing:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret project contract and specification requirements and procedures

interpret project geological data

identify rock types

interpret meteorological data

identify drainage issues

interpret material properties and test results, including compaction test results

interpret project site geotechnical data

interpret project site hydrological data

interpret project engineering survey information

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 supervisory skills

develop workplace relationships

develop individuals and the team

apply inspection requirements and procedures

calculate quantities for the execution of tasks, including:

volumes

tonnage required

percentages

areas

resource consumption figures, including required supply rates

interpret the manufacture of slurry surfacing properties and test results

provide recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of the manufacture of slurry surfacing

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 supervise the manufacture of slurry surfacing:

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

slurry surfacing manufacturing plant and equipment capabilities and application

plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures

operational techniques for the execution of the manufacture of slurry surfacing

slurry surfacing manufacturing resource requirements and procedures

activities scheduling requirements and procedures

slurry surfacing raw materials and product 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

works planning techniques

slurry surfacing manufacturing monitoring methods

engineering survey principles

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

mentoring techniques

estimating principles

civil works construction sequencing

slurry surfacing manufacture and related activities' terminology

pavement drainage requirements

works planning techniques

monitoring methods

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

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Specific task information and requirements may include:

site geological and geotechnical data, including:

rock types and characteristics

soil types and characteristics

site hydrological data, including:

surface water

ground water

site meteorological data, including:

rainfall

humidity

temperature

wind

known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions

site cultural and heritage information

task specifications

sources of materials

other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks

coordination, timing and budgeting requirements

Manufacture of slurry surfacing may include:

site preparation methods

traffic management methods

load and haulage methods

manufacture methods

pollution control methods

product dispatch methods

sediment control methods

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

Resources are to include:

labour

plant, equipment and tools

material supply vehicles

construction materials

sub-contractor services

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

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