RIICRC303E — Lay pavers

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What an assessment for RIICRC303E must cover

70 assessable components: 4 elements (27 performance criteria), 22 performance evidence and 19 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare for work to lay pavers

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to lay pavers and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
1.5Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage and barrier requirements
1.6Select plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks and check for faults
1.7Identify and survey area and location of paving from job drawings
1.8Calculate paving requirements and select material required to finish surface and pattern
1.9Stockpile materials in proximity to work area according to site requirements

2 Prepare to lay paving

2.1Set out location and shape of paving area to dimensions according to job requirements
2.2Carry out excavation to specified depth according to job requirements and allow for base and thickness of unit
2.3Position drainage pipes in sub-soil according to regulatory and job requirements
2.4Prepare sub-soil and footing according to job requirements
2.5Select base material according to manufacturer specifications for identified substrate
2.6Clean surface of loose material and dust where paving is to be bonded to substrate

3 Lay pavers

3.1Position edge boards according to job requirements
3.2Spread sand and aggregate and compact according to job requirements
3.3Grade paving surface, where drainage is necessary, to fall evenly without ponding to outlets or surface run off system provided
3.4Mix mortar for masonry paving according to job requirements
3.5Cut pavers to form edges, check and confirm fit and minimise material wastage
3.6Lay paving units to designed pattern and fall according to job requirements
3.7Complete edges according to job requirements
3.8Complete compaction, mortaring and sweeping work according to job requirements
3.9Maintain finish level across junctions between different levels

4 Conduct clean-up activities

4.1Finish paving clean according to site requirements
4.2Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to site requirements
4.3Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements

Performance evidence

lay pavers on at least three occasions, including:
on at least three separate jobs, including at least:
two different paver shapes
two different laying patterns
one job in an area with curved edges
one job in a large area
one job in a small or restrictive space
preparing location to lay paving and cleaning surface free of loose material and dust where paving is to be bonded to substrate
laying paving to specification, design pattern and specified levels
clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials.
locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to lay pavers, including:
identifying and applying relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities
identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage and barriers requirements
selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions
work with others to lay pavers in a way that meets required outcomes, including:
preparing for and organising work activities to meet task requirements
communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
using communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
monitoring hazards and identifying and communicating changes to work environment.

Knowledge evidence

legislation required to lay pavers
policies, procedures and documentation required to lay pavers, including those relating to:
site requirements
manufacturer specifications for required plant and equipment
relevant job specifications
hazard and risk management
environmental protection and ground conditions
work activity set up procedures
communication techniques and aids
site isolation, signage and traffic control
work health and safety
waste management
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of equipment required to lay pavers
principles and techniques for effective paver laying, including:
techniques for laying pavers over different work areas, including:
small and restricted work areas
large work areas
work areas with curved edges
techniques for setting out and laying different types of paver shapes and patterns.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates basic measurements including mass and dimensions
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during work activities

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What does an assessment tool for RIICRC303E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIICRC303E needs to address all 70 unit components: 4 elements with 27 performance criteria, 22 performance evidence requirements, 19 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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