Range of Variables The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in particular training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available |
What workplace information might be required for this standard? | Workplace information may include site plans, specifications, procedures for disposing of waste materials, work instructions, or verbal instructions from the supervisor. |
What tools and equipment are likely to be used when paving? | Tools and equipment may include brick and concrete saws, mallets, compactors, concrete mixers, stiff brooms, spirit levels, and bricklayers string. |
What OHS hazards may be associated with paving installation? | Hazards may include heavy paving materials and equipment, slippery or uneven surfaces, moving machinery and vehicles, solar radiation, dust and noise. |
What are the personal protective clothing and equipment requirements associated with the installation of paving? | Personal protective clothing and equipment may include steel capped boots/shoes, overalls, gloves, sun hat, sunscreen lotion, safety goggles, face mask and ear muffs. |
What type of site plan may be referred to? | A site plan may include job drawings, a landscape design, a computer generated plan, a concept plan, or any other plan of the site drawn to scale. |
What are the OHS requirements in relation to an area to be paved? | The OHS requirements may include the erection of signage, barriers, witches hats and safety lights. |
What may be used as a survey benchmark? | A survey benchmark may include a boundary line, a building or structure, a temporary benchmark, or a datum point. |
What are minimal industry standards? | Minimal industry standards are usually between 20ml and 25ml in depth. The pavers to be used may determine a minimal standard outside these parameters. |
What type of drainage systems may be constructed? | Drainage systems may include run off points to agri-drains, stormwater drains, and sumps. |
What type of screed rails may be used? | Screed rails may be wooden or metal straps. |
What type of pavers may be used? | Pavers may include clay or brick paving bricks. |
What are permanent edge constraints made of? | Permanent edge constraints may include concrete, timber or steel constraints. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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