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REPAIR PAVEMENTS
(off the job training component)
PURPOSE
This module aims to provide pavement repair workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist in excavation and support installation.
RELATIONSHIP TO COMPETENCY STANDARDS
National Construction Industry competency framework prescribed under unit BCC 2005A Repair Pavements forms the foundation for the development of this training module.
PREREQUISITES
Competencies or modules required for entry into this module are:
· basic industry unit of competency appropriate to work orientation
· basic stream skills unit of competency appropriate to work orientation.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Trainees who have completed appropriate training or who, through prior learning and
experience, believe that they have gained the required skill/competency stipulated for this
module may be granted credit upon substantiation of that claim.
COURSE CONTENT
TOPIC ONE
Overview and Safety
· Introduction
· Safety
· Work Hazards
· Safety Signage
· Barricades
· Personal Protective Equipment
· Hazardous Substances
· Mobile Equipment
· Traffic Control
· Worklights
· Environmental Concerns
TOPIC TWO
Site Preparation
· Introduction
· Job Safety Analysis
· Traffic Control Measures
· Public Relations
· Signage and Warning Devices
· Other Considerations
· Traffic Controllers
TOPIC THREE
Failures and Repairs
· Introduction
· Repair Materials
· Failure Types
· Failure Causes
LEARNING OUTCOMES
TOPIC ONE - OVERVIEW AND SAFETY
Outcome: Demonstrate safe work practices and procedures when conducting pavement
repairs.
Assessment: Undertake the self-assessment for the topic and when satisfied with
progress, proceed on to the next topic.
TOPIC TWO - SITE PREPARATION
Outcome: Demonstrate the ability to correctly identify the planning and signage
required to safely conduct pavement repairs.
Assessment: Undertake a self-assessment for the topic and when satisfied with progress,
proceed on to the next topic.
TOPIC THREE - FAILURES AND REPAIRS
Outcome: Demonstrate the ability to correctly identify the various types of pavement
failures, their causes and the methods employed to repair the failures.
Assessment: Undertake the self-assessment for the topic and when satisfied with
progress, proceed on to the next topic.
(ON THE JOB COMPONENT COMPLETED BY EMPLOYER)
TOPIC FOUR - PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
Outcome: Demonstrate competence in all aspects of pavement repairs.
Assessment: Undertake a practical and theoretical assessment in which the trainee will answer questions on assisting with pavement repairs in accordance with the assessment instrument provided.
TOPIC FOUR
Performance Enhancement
· Introduction
· Supervisor/Mentor
· Formal Training Component
· Assessment |