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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to hand spread asphalt
- Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
- Access, interpret and apply documentation required to hand spread asphalt and confirm work activity is compliant
- Identify environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
- Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- Confirm and comply with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
- Select plant, tools and equipment required for tasks, check for faults, and report or rectify in scope of own role
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fire, accident and other emergencies
- Conduct hand asphalt spreading in safe proximity to the paver
- Hand place asphalt to required level and line according to job requirements
- Achieve even finish when raking and construct joints to correct level according to job requirements
- Identify, repair and report as required low spots, high spots and defects in the mat before and during operations
- Clear work area and dispose of and recycle materials as required according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
- Clean, check, perform maintenance on in scope of own role, and store tools and equipment
- Carry out housekeeping to workplace requirements
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit; including evidence of the ability to:
hand spread asphalt on at least two different occasions, including:hand spreading at least 5m2 of asphalt (per patch) to line and level without segregation, including:~ two patches over 50mm thick, each with a different type of asphalt~ two patches under 50mm thick, each with a different type of asphalt.working with a paver to lay at least 100 lineal metres of longitudinal joint and two transverse joints.During the above, the candidate must:locate and apply legislation, documentation, policies and procedures required for hand spreading asphaltwork with others to complete the hand spreading of asphalt that meets required outcomes, including:organising work activities to meet task requirementscommunicating with others to receive and clarify work instructionsusing a range of communication techniques and systems using signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zoneidentify, report and record hazards and risks clean, check, perform maintenance on and store equipmentcomplete housekeeping activities.
Knowledge Evidence