Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSMPMC323 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare asphalt

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSMPMC323 - Prepare asphalt
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare batches of asphalt. It applies to batching plants used in the asphalt industry, including batch, continuous, fixed and mobile plants. It applies to natural bitumen obtained from oil refineries and synthetic bitumen for coloured asphalt.This unit applies to operators who are required to take responsibility for own outputs and follow established procedures to prepare aggregates, bitumen and other materials; set and adjust plant conditions and mix and discharge asphalt. Operators are also required to work autonomously and apply their own judgement to interpret information; monitor processes; identify and address routine and non-routine problems and control hazards. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine mix requirements
  • Check work schedule, job specification or job card
  • Select correct type and quantity of aggregates and other materials
  • Meet all special requirements and specifications
  • Identify any material handling problems
  • Update material records
       
Element: Mix asphalt
  • Check setup of equipment as required by specifications and standard procedures
  • Set and adjust plant conditions for required product
  • Feed aggregate to dryer at required rates
  • Prepare bitumen and other materials and add to mixer
  • Check that materials prepared match requirements
  • Use ancillary equipment
  • Mix to obtain required results
  • Discharge product to asphalt storage or delivery
       
Element: Monitor asphalt process
  • Check and adjust settings
  • Make routine checks and recognise developing problems
  • Recognise equipment in need of maintenance or repair
  • Take sample and interpret test results
  • Take appropriate action to ensure continuing quality production
       
Element: Maintain batching plant and area
  • Keep area and equipment clean and in good order
  • Unload and shut down equipment
  • Respond to routine problems
       
Element: Rectify routine problems
  • Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
  • Maintain records and log books of equipment operations
  • Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
       
Element: Control hazards
  • Identify asphalt preparation hazards
  • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • Implement measures to control those risks
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Check work schedule, job specification or job card 
Select correct type and quantity of aggregates and other materials 
Meet all special requirements and specifications 
Identify any material handling problems 
Update material records 
Check setup of equipment as required by specifications and standard procedures 
Set and adjust plant conditions for required product 
Feed aggregate to dryer at required rates 
Prepare bitumen and other materials and add to mixer 
Check that materials prepared match requirements 
Use ancillary equipment 
Mix to obtain required results 
Discharge product to asphalt storage or delivery 
Check and adjust settings 
Make routine checks and recognise developing problems 
Recognise equipment in need of maintenance or repair 
Take sample and interpret test results 
Take appropriate action to ensure continuing quality production 
Keep area and equipment clean and in good order 
Unload and shut down equipment 
Respond to routine problems 
Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure 
Maintain records and log books of equipment operations 
Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person 
Identify asphalt preparation hazards 
Assess the risks arising from those hazards 
Implement measures to control those risks 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSMPMC323 - Prepare asphalt
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MSMPMC323 - Prepare asphalt

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