This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to hand spread asphalt in civil construction.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally perform routine tasks and work under direct supervision.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

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 asphalt

work with others to complete the hand spreading of asphalt that meets required outcomes, including:

organising work activities to meet task requirements

communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and systems

using signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zone

identify, report and record hazards and risks

clean, check, perform maintenance on and store equipment

complete housekeeping activities.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

on site processes and responsibilities relating to site isolation and traffic control

safety data sheet (SDS) compliance processes

key components of job safety analyses (JSAs)/job safety environmental analyses (JSEAs)/safe work method statements (SWMs)

the properties of asphalt

key legislation for hand spreading asphalt

key policies, procedures and established requirements for hand spreading asphalt, including those for:

site and equipment safety requirements

work quality

environmental protection

calculating material requirements

fire, accident and other emergencies

establishing exclusion zones

housekeeping

recycling and waste disposal

operating and maintaining equipment

key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:

equipment types, characteristics and limitations

hand spreading techniques.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

asphalt hand spreading equipment

personal protective equipment

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sectors workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor Requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory competency standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing a high level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislations and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must hold the relevant vocational competencies and have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided and must work alongside a trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. This means the industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit), and must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

asphalt hand spreading equipment

personal protective equipment

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sectors workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Civil construction