Outcome 3 Bitumen Surfacing Construction candidates

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1 Draft unit standards for New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) with an Optional Strand in Plant Operation Outcome 3 Bitumen Surfacing Construction candidates Carry out infrastructure works operations (35 credits) Compulsory all standards must be achieved 6476 Title Read and interpret infrastructure works plans Level 3 Credits 3 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and describe details and features of infrastructure works plans; and use plans to locate features on site. Classification Infrastructure Works > Generic Infrastructure Works Available grade Achieved Guidance information Assessment against this unit standard may take place in a workplace and/or provider environment. Assessment parameters will depend on company and site specific equipment, procedures, and practices. Practices must reflect industry best practice and comply with legislative requirements. Outcomes and performance criteria Outcome 1 Identify and describe details and features of infrastructure works plans. Performance criteria 1.1 Location plan, site plan, contour plan, plan view, elevation, longitudinal section, and cross-section are identified and described in terms of their purpose and uses. 1.2 Features on a plan are identified and described in terms of the information they convey. all features on a plan relevant to candidate s own work.

2 Outcome 2 Use plans to locate features on site. Performance criteria 2.1 Features are located on site in accordance with site plan. 2.2 Features are located on site in accordance with contour, longitudinal section, and cross-section.

3 6479 Title Locate and identify services for infrastructure works Level 3 Credits 5 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: confirm the existence of services for infrastructure works; locate and mark services for infrastructure works; record and report position of services for infrastructure works; and describe procedures for managing and reporting damage to services. Classification Infrastructure Works > Generic Infrastructure Works Available grade Achieved Explanatory notes 1 Legislation and references relevant to this unit standard include: Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, and subsequent amendments; National Code of Practice for Utilities Access to the Transport Corridors (Wellington: NZ Utilities Advisory Group), available from Guide for Safety with Underground Services (Wellington: Electricity Engineers Association of NZ Inc., 2002) available at Excavation Safety Good Practice Guidelines 2016, available from 2 Definitions Job instructions are those given to the operator prior to undertaking a job. They may include site safety instructions, contract drawings, and written memos. To record means to indicate the construction set-out position on a drawing or site plan. Network stand-over is an on-site technician provided by a network service provider, whose role is to advise on digging in the vicinity of the network s services. Organisational procedures instructions to staff and procedures which are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace. These procedures include but are not limited to site specific procedures, laboratory procedures, manufacturers specifications, product quality specifications and reference to legislative or regulatory procedures relevant to the industry.

4 Services refer to public utilities such as power, telecommunications, water, wastewater, stormwater, and gas and to privately owned networks such as farm irrigation systems. 3 Assessment against this unit standard must take place in a workplace environment. Assessment parameters will be dependent on company and site specific equipment, procedures, and practices. Practices must reflect industry best practice and comply with legislative requirements. Evidence is required of locating and identifying at least two services. Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Confirm the existence of services for infrastructure works. two types of services. Evidence requirements 1.1 Required documentation and information is obtained and is sufficient for accurate location of services. may include beforeudig, Geographic Information Systems, network plans. 1.2 Documentation, symbols, and current status of drawing or site plan are confirmed for infrastructure works that require the location and identification of services. 1.3 Type and location of services to be located and identified for infrastructure works are confirmed in accordance with drawing or site plan. 1.4 Type, location, and status (redundant or live) of services, and any requirement for a network standover are confirmed with relevant service providers, and permit is obtained in accordance with organisational procedures. Outcome 2 Locate and mark services for infrastructure works. two types of service. Evidence requirements 2.1 Existing services are located in accordance with organisational procedures.

5 2.2 Services that cannot be located are investigated in accordance with service provider or landowner requirements and organisational procedures. may include but is not limited to ground penetrating radar (GPR), archive records, vacuum excavation. 2.3 Offset positions for services are located in accordance with job instructions and organisational procedures. location, offset dimensions, depth from ground surface, reference points, paint marks (including colour). 2.4 The location of marked services is excavated and investigated in accordance with job instructions and organisational procedures. Outcome 3 Record and report position of services for infrastructure works. Evidence requirements 3.1 The position of services is recorded in accordance with job instructions and organisational procedures. 3.2 Where found, unidentified services are investigated, recorded, and reported in accordance with organisational procedures. 3.3 Position and status of services is communicated to infrastructure works site staff in accordance with organisational procedures. Outcome 4 Describe the consequences of damage to services and the procedures for managing and reporting damage to services. Evidence requirements 4.1 The consequences of damage to services are described in terms of disruption to supply and the effects of disruption. 4.2 Procedures for managing and reporting damage to services are described in accordance with organisational procedures and the requirements of service providers and any relevant controlling authority.

6 28715 Title Load, secure, and transport infrastructure works materials, small plant, and equipment Level 3 Credits 2 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to load and load a vehicle; and restrain, secure, protect, and transport a load for infrastructure works activities Classification Infrastructure Works > Generic Infrastructure Works Available grade Achieved Guidance information 1 Legislation and references relevant to this unit standard include: Health and Safety at Work Act 2015; Land Transport Act 1998; Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999; Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2014; Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004; The Official New Zealand Truck Loading Code, available from 2 This unit standard does not include the loading, securing, and transport of bulk materials, large plant and equipment, dangerous goods, or hazardous substances. 3 Information relating to the maximum permitted vehicle weights and dimensions can be found in Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016 and t NZ Transport Agency Factsheets, 13a (Heavy Rigid Vehicles) and 13c (Heavy trailers and combination vehicles:: full, semi, simple, pole, A- and B-train). 4 Assessment against this unit standard must be based on evidence from a workplace context. 5 Definitions Company requirements include the policy, procedures, and methodologies of the company. They include legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the company or a specific site. Requirements are documented in the company s health and safety plans, traffic management plans, contract work programmes, quality assurance programmes, policies, and procedural documents.

7 Load platform is the part of the vehicle designed to carry goods. Load restraint systems are methods of securing loads to prevent load movement during deceleration in forward or rearward direction, during cornering, or while travelling over undulating roads. Usually provided by anchor points, baulking arrangements attached to the vehicle, or direct or indirect restraint between the load and the load platform. Load securing devices are items used to secure loads and may include clamps, chains, webbing straps, rope, head/side boards, and tensioners. Outcomes and performance criteria Outcome 1 Prepare to load a vehicle for infrastructure works activities. materials, small plant, equipment. Performance criteria 1.1 The load weight is determined, and the load width, height, and length are checked in accordance with company requirements. 1.2 The selected vehicle meets statutory and regulatory requirements for load type, weight, and dimensions. Outcome 2 Load the vehicle. Performance criteria 2.1 The load is distributed safely within the load platform to meet legal weight and dimension requirements. 2.2 Action is taken to vary the load as required in accordance with company requirements. Outcome 3 Restrain, secure, and protect a load for infrastructure works activities. Performance criteria 3.1 The load is restrained and secured in accordance with company requirements. 3.2 Load restraint systems and securing devices are used as required by the Truck Loading Code and company requirements. 3.3 The load is protected from the environment in accordance with company requirements.

8 Outcome 4 Transport the load for infrastructure works activities. Performance criteria 4.1 The load is transported safely in accordance with legal and company requirements.

9 9681 Title Contribute within a team or group which has an objective Level 3 Credits 3 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to contribute within a team or group which has an objective. Classification Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications Available grade Achieved Explanatory notes 1 This unit standard is one of a sequence about working as part of a team or group: Unit 3503, Communicate in a team or group to complete a routine task (Level 1) Unit 9677, Communicate in a team or group which has an objective (Level 2) Unit 9681, Contribute within a team or group which has an objective (Level 3) Unit 11101, Collaborate within a team which has an objective (Level 4). 2 Definition In this unit standard, contribute means to make an individual effort within a team or group working towards achievement of an objective. This involves communicating and interacting with other members of the team and some selfdirection and initiative. 3 People must be assessed against this unit standard in a real-life context using naturally occurring evidence or in simulated conditions that demand performance equivalent to that required in the real-life context. In the absence of video evidence, a verifier s checklist is acceptable if accompanied by evidence that includes examples from the candidate s performance. 4 Meeting the team or group objective is not a requirement for award of credit. Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Contribute within a team or group which has an objective.

10 Evidence requirements 1.1 Team or group purpose and requirements/expectations are identified. 1.2 Own contribution and required/expected behaviours are identified. 1.3 Communication, behaviours, and other contributions are in accordance with team/group expectations, and contribute to the achievement of the objective. 1.4 Questions are used to clarify and obtain information from other team or group members. 1.5 Actions relevant to achievement of the objective are carried out to team or group requirements/expectations. 1.6 Constructive feedback is offered in response to contributions from other team or group members.

11 IW302 Title Demonstrate knowledge of materials used for infrastructure works Level 3 Credits 3 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of materials used for infrastructure works. Classification Infrastructure Works > Generic Infrastructure Works Available grade Achieved Guidance information 1 Legislation and references relevant to this unit standard include: Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, Resource Management Act 1991, and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996; Any manufacturer s Safety Data Sheets. 2 Assessment against this unit standard must take place in a workplace environment. Assessment parameters and materials will depend on company and site specific equipment, procedures, and practices. Practices must reflect industry best practice and comply with legislative requirements. Evidence is required from one works site. Outcomes and performance criteria Outcome 1 Demonstrate knowledge of materials used for infrastructure works. three materials used in own role; materials may include aggregate, timber, lime, cement, steel, wire, pipes, fittings, signs, fuel, agrichemicals Performance criteria 1.1 Materials are described in terms of purpose, specifications, and application procedures. 1.2 Materials are described in terms of their advantages and disadvantages of materials for infrastructure works applications.

12 1.3 Materials are described in terms of their requirements for storage, handling and use.

13 20449 Title Demonstrate knowledge of the dangers of handling bituminous materials and the need for safety Level 3 Credits 10 Purpose This unit standard is for people who use and store bituminous materials, or have responsibility for supervising the work of people who handle bituminous materials. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: bituminous materials; hazards of handling bituminous materials and the safety precautions to control them; environmental protection relating to bituminous materials and associated products; bitumen fires and bitumen-related fires; and first aid relating to bituminous materials. Classification Pavement Surfacing > Bitumen Surfacing Available grade Achieved Entry information Recommended skills and knowledge Unit 20455, Demonstrate basic knowledge of safety relating to bituminous materials, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Explanatory notes 1 The following legislation and requirements apply to this unit standard, and must be complied with: Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996; Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; Resource Management Act 1991; Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995; Hazardous Substances (Classification) Regulations 2001; BCA Emergency Procedure Guide Transport Card, Roading New Zealand, available on request at Any legislation or other requirements superseding any of the above will apply, pending the review of this unit standard.

14 2 For evidence requirements 1.1, 3.3, 4.4, and 4.5 the recommended reference is the current version of: The Safe Handling of Bituminous Material Used in Roading Code of Practice RNZ 9904:2006, Roading New Zealand, available for purchase at The Bitumen Safety Handbook, Roading New Zealand, available for purchase at 3 This unit standard details the safety and environmental knowledge required by people who handle or work with hot bituminous liquids. The industry requires that operators and supervisors undertake further training relating to application of this knowledge. Such skills are specified in other unit standards in the Pavement Surfacing subfield. 4 Definitions Bituminous liquids means hot straight bitumen, hot cutback bitumen, hot polymer modified bitumen, and emulsified bitumen. Bituminous material means bituminous liquids and materials containing bitumen that are applied to pavement surfaces. Burns card means the Bitumen Burns Card as in The Bitumen Safety Book and the Code of Practice. Company procedures refers to all documented policies, procedures, and methodologies of the candidate s employer at the time of training including but not limited to those relating to health, safety, environment, quality, and operations. SDS refers to Safety Data Sheets. Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Demonstrate knowledge of bituminous materials. Evidence requirements 1.1 Properties of bitumen are identified and described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook and the SDS example contained in the Code of Practice RNZ 9004: The penetration grades of bitumen are identified and their differences are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook. 1.3 Methods of altering the fluidity of bitumen are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook. working temperature range, cutbacks, fluxes, emulsification. 1.4 Binder modification is described in terms of adhesion agents and polymers.

15 1.5 Bituminous materials are identified and classified in accordance with the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Regulations Outcome 2 Demonstrate knowledge of hazards of handling bituminous materials and the safety precautions to control them. Evidence requirements 2.1 Employers obligations under the HSE Act are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook. 2.2 Obligations under the HSE Act of employees handling bituminous materials are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook. 2.3 SDS is described in accordance with the Code of Practice RNZ 9004:2006. purpose, content, supplier s obligation to provide, availability. 2.4 Hazards associated with hot bituminous liquids, and impact of cutbacks on hazards, are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook. includes but is not limited to burns, fire, fumes, explosion, water contamination, spills. 2.5 Hazards associated with bitumen plant and equipment are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook. includes but is not limited to hot surfaces, hoses, hose couplings, blockages, pressure expansion, pumping pressure, steam explosion, ignition source, hydraulics, heating equipment, rotating equipment, height, electricity, air pressure, improper maintenance. 2.6 Control of hazards is described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook, company procedures, and SDS. 2.7 Precautions to be taken for public safety are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook. 2.8 Safety precautions and handling procedures for bituminous materials contaminated with water are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook. 2.9 Emergency procedures are described in accordance with company procedures and/or the BCA Emergency Procedure Guide.

16 Outcome 3 Demonstrate knowledge of environmental protection relating to bituminous materials and associated products. bituminous materials hot binders, emulsified binders; associated products kerosene, diesel, chemical additives. Evidence requirements 3.1 Obligations imposed by the RMA to protect the environment are stated. 3.2 Adverse effects on the environment of bituminous materials and associated products are identified and risk control is described in accordance with the Code of Practice RNZ 9004:2006. includes but is not limited to contamination, spills. 3.3 Environmental protection is described in terms of good housekeeping. 3.4 Environmental protection is described in terms of methods for protecting waterways and drainage systems. 3.5 Environmental protection is described in terms of immediacy of response and availability of equipment and materials to deal with spills of bituminous materials. straight bitumen, cutback bitumen, emulsified bitumen. 3.6 Environmental protection is described in terms of procedures for treating contaminated drainage systems and waterways. includes but is not limited to notification, emergency control, cleanup. 3.7 Environmental protection is described in terms of removing and disposing of spillage and surplus material from locations other than waterways. Outcome 4 Demonstrate knowledge of bitumen fires and bitumen-related fires. Evidence requirements 4.1 Dangers of bitumen fires are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook.

17 4.2 Bitumen-related fires are described in terms of their characteristics and hazards. includes but is not limited to tank insulation, plant, building, other flammable liquids, electrical, waste/spilt materials, adjacent vegetation. 4.3 Emergency procedures for fires are stated in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook and BCA Emergency Procedure Guide. 4.4 Types of fire extinguisher used for bitumen fires and bitumen-related fires are identified and described in terms of suitability, mounting, protection, and maintenance. 4.5 Fire-fighting equipment needed on mobile bitumen plant is identified in accordance with the Code of Practice RNZ 9004:2006. plant tank wagon, sprayer, asphalt paving machine. 4.6 Fire-fighting equipment needed on stationary bitumen plants and asphalt production plants is identified in accordance with the Code of Practice RNZ 9004:2006 and legislative requirements. 4.7 Procedures to be taken to fight small fires are identified and described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook and company procedures. 4.8 Procedures to be adopted in fighting bitumen tank fires are identified and described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook and company procedures. 4.9 Procedures for preventing re-ignition are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Book. Outcome 5 Demonstrate knowledge of first aid relating to bituminous materials. Evidence requirements 5.1 First aid equipment and its location on stationary and mobile plant are described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook. equipment includes but is not limited to SDS, burns card, water container, first aid kit, safety showers, eye washer. 5.2 Immediate first aid for treating hot bitumen burns is described in accordance with the burns card and The Bitumen Safety Handbook. 5.3 Immediate first aid for treating additive-related chemical burns, is described in accordance with SDS.

18 5.4 Procedures for transporting and transferring a patient into medical care are described in accordance with the burns card. 5.5 First aid for inhalation of bitumen-related fumes is described in accordance with The Bitumen Safety Handbook. 5.6 First aid relating to inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption of adhesion agents and additives is described in accordance with SDS. evidence is required of at least one adhesion agent and one additive.

19 IW309 Title Demonstrate knowledge of and carry out bitumen surface construction site operations Level 3 Credits 10 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of and carry out bitumen surface construction site operations. Classification Infrastructure Works > Bitumen Surfacing Construction Available grade Achieved Guidance Information 1 Learning and assessment within this unit standard must be carried out in an infrastructure works environment and in accordance with the following legislation and codes of practice, as relevant to their role, and any subsequent amendments or replacements: Health and Safety at Work Act 2015; Resource Management Act 1991; Code of Practice: Safe Handling Bituminous Materials Used in Roading; Bitumen Safety Book, both available from 3 Definitions Company requirements include the policy, procedures, and methodologies of the company. They include legislative and regulatory requirements that may apply across the company or to a specific site. Requirements are documented in the company health and safety plans, traffic management plans, contract work programmes, quality plans, policies, and procedural documents. Job specifications are instructions given to the operator prior to undertaking a job. They may include site safety instructions, contract drawings, and written memos. Site safety plan means the comprehensive plan dealing with issues relating to health, safety, and the environment. This plan may be generic or site specific and will include and emergency plan. It may include a hazard register. Quality plan refers to any contract specific policy, processes, procedures, testing or certification requirements. Outcomes and performance criteria Outcome 1

20 Demonstrate knowledge of bitumen surface construction site operations. Performance criteria 1.1 The process for bitumen surface construction is explained in terms of the sequence and job specification requirements for the site. 1.2 Tasks for site operations are explained in terms of own role and job specification requirements. 1.3 The importance of the quality plan and site safety plan are explained in terms of own role and site operations. 1.4 Site specific conditions are explained in terms of type of soil, terrain, or environmental considerations. 1.5 The value of crew members to the business is explained in terms of company expectations for down time, reducing variations and meeting deadlines. Outcome 1 Carry out bitumen surface construction site operations. Performance criteria 2.1 Safety procedures and checks are followed in terms of PPE, daily tasks, plant and equipment and the requirements of the site safety plan. 2.2 Tasks are completed and meet the requirements of the role and job specifications. 2.3 Equipment is operated in accordance with any equipment specifications or company requirements. 2.4 Plant is operated in accordance with the operator manual requirements. 2.5 Issues and recommendations for improvements to site operations are discussed with a leading hand or supervisor in accordance with company requirements. 2.6 Timelines and documentation requirements are met in accordance with company requirements.