RIICBS305E — Conduct asphalt paver operation

1 Prepare to conduct asphalt paver operations

• 1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply asphalt paver operations documentation and confirm the work activity is compliant
• 1.3Identify environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
• 1.5Confirm and comply with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
• 1.6Determine material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed
• 1.7Select plant, tools and equipment required for tasks, check for faults, and report or rectify in scope of own role
• 1.8Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fire, accident and other emergencies

2 Set up asphalt paver

• 2.1Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
• 2.2Adjust, change and inflate tyres as required
• 2.3Set equipment to correct levels for the laying of materials
• 2.4Set heating controls for the screed board
• 2.5Install feeder bin where required
• 2.6Check materials spreading controls for correct operation

3 Operate asphalt paver

• 3.1Drive and operate equipment according to task requirements
• 3.2Engage delivery vehicles without bumping
• 3.3Maintain uniform speed required during spreading operations
• 3.4Monitor and maintain asphalt mix
• 3.5Maintain communication with screed hand and confirm materials are being spread to specifications
• 3.6Monitor movement of the plant and confirm safety of asphalt crew

4 Carry out operator maintenance

• 4.1Prepare machine for maintenance
• 4.2Conduct inspection and fault finding
• 4.3Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks according to workplace procedures
• 4.4Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

5 Relocate paver

• 5.1Prepare paver for relocation
• 5.2Drive paver safely on highways and construction sites

6 Clean up

• 6.1Clear work area and dispose of and recycle materials as required according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
• 6.2Clean, check, perform maintenance on in scope of own role, and store plant, tools and equipment
• 6.3Carry out housekeeping to workplace requirements

What does an assessment tool for RIICBS305E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIICBS305E needs to address all 50 unit components: 6 elements with 29 performance criteria, 10 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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