Unit of competency Outline

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Lay paving

Lay paving

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC209
State Code
ODU33
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to lay modular paving in landscape settings, including preparing for work, setting out paving area, ground preparation, laying bedding material and pavers, and cleaning up site.The unit applies to individuals who lay paving under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for paving work
  • 1.1 Read work instructions relating to paving work and confirm with supervisor
  • 1.2 Prepare and use tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions
  • 1.3 Check and confirm quantity and quality of materials according to job plan requirements
  • 1.4 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
2. Set out and prepare paving area
  • 2.1 Mark out area to be paved according to site plan
  • 2.2 Assist with pegging reduced levels of proposed paving area according to site plan and supervisor instructions
  • 2.3 Maintain clean and safe worksite during paving activities
3. Undertake ground preparation
  • 3.1 Excavate area to shape, depth and dimensions to sub-base level
  • 3.2 Trim subbase to designated level and falls to ensure that final level of paving can be achieved
  • 3.3 Assist with construction of drainage systems according to site plan
  • 3.4 Place and compact base material to required depth according to site plan
4. Lay bedding material
  • 4.1 Establish screed rails to ensure bedding course is maintained
  • 4.2 Spread bedding material evenly over area according to supervisor instructions
  • 4.3 Level bedding material to designated level and falls
5. Lay pavers to a given pattern
  • 5.1 Set grid string lines to required levels to ensure designated pattern of project is attained and to maintain straight lines of components
  • 5.2 Set out pavers to required dimensions and pattern
  • 5.3 Lay whole pavers and compact to established finish level
  • 5.4 Mark, cut and fit pavers to fill gaps in pattern within nominated tolerances
  • 5.5 Install permanent edge constraints to prevent movement of pavers
  • 5.6 Spread jointing material over paved area and compact to finished level
6. Clean site and store tools and equipment
  • 6.1 Sweep jointing material evenly over paving
  • 6.2 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from site
  • 6.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • 6.4 Report work outcomes, and malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of tools to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO08 AHCLSC204 Lay paving Unit of competency