Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan road or track
- Data relating to road requirements and restrictions is interpreted from instructions, expected time frame for usage and likely weather conditions
- Assistance is sought to survey road location
- Water courses and other ground obstacles are surveyed and their impact on road design is noted
- Crossing or entry points for other roads and tracks are planned
- Soil conditions are investigated to establish profile to sub-base level
- Extent and depth of clearing and cutting are planned
- Soil dumping or storage areas are planned to meet volume of soil to be removed, and access and restoration requirements
- Construction plan is developed in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations
- Availability of required road base and additional material is confirmed or material is ordered
- Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored
- Construction team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures
- Liaison is undertaken with outside agencies as required
- Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
- Supervise road or track construction
- Construction team is directed and supervised in accordance with the road or track construction plan
- All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
- Checks are completed for drainage, levelling, road alignment and soil stability
- Support from outside agencies is organised and directed
- Technical advice is provided to higher authority or support agencies
- Supervise maintenance of road or track
- Condition of road/track is monitored in relation to volume of traffic and expected future requirements
- Specific damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues is identified and repaired or reported to controlling body immediately
- Normal wear and damage repair is planned and carried out with minimal disruption
- Ineffective drainage is noted and modified
- Areas of consistent damage are redesigned and remade
- Finalise the task