AHCLSC209 — Lay paving

1 Plan and prepare for paving work

• 1.1Read work instructions relating to paving work and confirm with supervisor
• 1.2Prepare and use tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions
• 1.3Check and confirm quantity and quality of materials according to job plan requirements
• 1.4Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor
• 1.5Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task

2 Set out and prepare paving area

• 2.1Mark out area to be paved according to site plan
• 2.2Assist with pegging reduced levels of proposed paving area according to site plan and supervisor instructions
• 2.3Maintain clean and safe worksite during paving activities

3 Undertake ground preparation

• 3.1Excavate area to shape, depth and dimensions to sub-base level
• 3.2Trim subbase to designated level and falls to ensure that final level of paving can be achieved
• 3.3Assist with construction of drainage systems according to site plan
• 3.4Place and compact base material to required depth according to site plan

4 Lay bedding material

• 4.1Establish screed rails to ensure bedding course is maintained
• 4.2Spread bedding material evenly over area according to supervisor instructions
• 4.3Level bedding material to designated level and falls

5 Lay pavers to a given pattern

• 5.1Set grid string lines to required levels to ensure designated pattern of project is attained and to maintain straight lines of components
• 5.2Set out pavers to required dimensions and pattern
• 5.3Lay whole pavers and compact to established finish level
• 5.4Mark, cut and fit pavers to fill gaps in pattern within nominated tolerances
• 5.5Install permanent edge constraints to prevent movement of pavers
• 5.6Spread jointing material over paved area and compact to finished level

6 Clean site and store tools and equipment

• 6.1Sweep jointing material evenly over paving
• 6.2Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from site
• 6.3Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
• 6.4Report work outcomes, and malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of tools to supervisor

What does an assessment tool for AHCLSC209 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSC209 needs to address all 43 unit components: 6 elements with 25 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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