This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in bituminous surfacing in the civil construction industry, performing routine tasks using practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context, working under direct supervision.
Subjects
Requirements for completion of the qualification
The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Successful completion of sixteen (16) units of competency made up of:
ten (10) Core units, and
six (6) elective units of which:
at least five (5) must come from the Group A electives listed below
up to one (1) unit may come from AQF level II III from this, or any other, Training Package or accredited course.
Units of competency chosen must:
be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function
reflect the competency profile for the occupation at the enterprise level
in the case of accredited course units of competency, not duplicate in part or in whole any unit from a Training Package.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
speak clearly and directly
listen carefully to instructions and information
read and interpret work instructions and safety signs
calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
complete incident and maintenance reports
adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds
Teamwork
apply teamwork in a range of situations, particularly in a safety context
contribute to the planning and execution of operations
work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion and people with disability
recognise and respond sensitively to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Problem-solving
adjust work methods in response to changing weather and site conditions
participate in team solutions to safety issues
Initiative and enterprise
independently adapt to changing work conditions or different work areas
identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
identify and assess risks in the workplace
Planning and organising
manage time and priorities to complete work
identify and obtain appropriate equipment and permits
identify potential hazards and prepare appropriate responses
follow procedures and techniques relevant to the equipment and work being done
Self-management
take responsibility for planning and organising own work priorities and completing assigned tasks
monitor own performance to ensure work will be completed well and on time
understand the standard of work expected at a work site
Learning
be willing to learn new ways of working
seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc
understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures
Technology
use technology to monitor and report on work progress
use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)