Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Safety requirements may include:
state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
safe spreading including procedures minimising strain and fatigue, adherence to site traffic plans, precautions taken when working close to traffic, awareness of rollers and other vehicles working in the area
safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with uneven/unstable terrain, trees, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials
emergency procedures related to equipment operation including extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
Site may include:
car parks
airport runways
container yards
hard stands
footpaths
bikeways
roadway
Traffic conditions may include:
congested urban environments
low traffic rural areas
off-road un-trafficked areas
buildings
parking sites
pedestrian areas
Tools and equipment may include:
rakes
brooms
shovels
depth gauges and may include
straight edges
shovel baths
smart levels
string lines
Environmental protection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and clean-up management
Asphalt spreading may include:
constructing new work
repairing surfaces
repair of defects
paver runs
joints
Asphalt may include:
dense graded
open graded
stone mastic
Joints may include:
longitudinal
transverse
hot to hot
cold to hot
Defects may include:
bumps
segregation
blemishes
bony materials
voids
Materials may include:
asphalt and release agents including emulsion, slurry and Styrene Butadiene Styrene modified binders (SBS) handled and used in accordance with the Australian Asphalt Paving Association (AAPA) code of practice for SBS modified binders

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for hand spreading asphalt
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient hand spreading of asphalt
working with others to undertake and complete the hand spreading of asphalt that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of hand spreading of asphalt that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
a minimum of 5m2 of asphalt (per patch) to line and level is to be hand spread without segregation:
two patches over 50mm thick, each with a different type of asphalt
two patches under 50mm thick, each with a different type of asphalt
work with a paver to lay a minimum of 100 lineal metres of longitudinal joint and two transverse joints
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the hand spreading of asphalt
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.