Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Pavement Surfacing unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Pavement Surfacing |
Asphalt Surfacing |
1508-1510, 1512, 13514, 13515, 13518, 13519, 13521, 17672, 20443-20448, 21665, 21666, 23611, 23612 |
|
Bitumen Surfacing |
1502, 20449, 20450, 20455, 20456, 20458-20460, 20463 | |
|
Chipseal Surfacing |
1505, 1507, 8021, 13517, 13520, 17670, 17671, 20451-20454, 20461, 20462, 21664, 23613-23616 |
InfraTrain New Zealand Ltd has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published March 2012
Planned review date December 2016
Summary
All unit standards in the Pavement Surfacing subfield had passed their planned review date which was October 2009; therefore, InfraTrain established an industry advisory group (IAG) comprised of representatives from all sectors and major stakeholders including large, medium, and small companies in the Pavement industry. The IAG members met in September 2010, to review the unit standards, focusing on two areas: firstly, the levels, outcomes, and credits, to ensure the unit standards accurately reflected the skills, knowledge, and indicative notional learning hours typically needed to meet the outcomes; and secondly, the relevance of the unit standards to the industry, compliance with current legislation, codes of practice and adherence to industry best practice.
There were significant changes to the credit value of a number of unit standards. This was a result of a detailed analysis undertaken by InfraTrain which identified disparities with unit standards, when compared to similar existing Infrastructure works unit standards. Secondly, analysis of the unit standards by a pavement industry sub-working group revealed the unit standards could be grouped into three distinct categories to address issues of credit parity:
· Group A: Design (15-20 credits)
· Group B: Operator (10-15 credits)
· Group C: Demonstrate knowledge and skill (5-10 credits)
The unit standards were assigned a weighting influenced by the task complexity and experience and skills required to undertake the task. Additionally, the pavement industry sub-working group compared similar tasks undertaken in the pavement industry to confirm the unit standard credit values.
The unit standards were made available on-line for wider consultation and amended as required to reflect feedback from wider consultation. The final versions of the unit standards were endorsed by the IAG in December 2011.
Main changes
· Level of unit standards 1508 and 1512 has been reduced to better reflect the complexity of skill required to achieve the outcomes.
· Credits of most unit standards have been decreased to better reflect the indicative notional learning hours typically needed to gain the outcomes.
· Critical health and safety prerequisites specified under entry information for unit standard 20444 and 23616 have been updated to now also include Unit 20455, Demonstrate basic knowledge of safety relating to bituminous materials.
· Unit standard 20447 has been designated expiring without replacement as the content is duplicated in unit standard 13519.
· Explanatory notes, outcomes, evidence requirements, and range statements were amended and updated in line with industry best practice, changes to legislation, codes of practice, and manufacturing instructions.
The Category D unit standard will expire at the end of December 2013
The last date for assessment of superseded versions of all the standards is 31 December 2013. Results will not be accepted where the assessment date is after the last date for assessment of the superseded version of the standard.
Impact on registered qualifications
|
Key to type of impact | |
|
Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
|
Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following InfraTrain New Zealand Ltd qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review and will be updated when they are reviewed in 2012. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.
|
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
|
0196 |
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Chipseal Design) (Level 5) |
1505, 21664 |
|
0466 |
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Asphalt Production) (Level 4) |
1509, 20443, 20444, 20449, 20450 |
|
0467 |
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Hot Mix Asphalt Design) (Level 5) |
13514, 20446, 20449, 21665 |
|
1427 |
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Bulk Bitumen Equipment) with strands in Gangbar Sprayer, Handbar Sprayer, and Tank Wagon |
20458, 20449, 20450, 20451, 20452, 20460, 23616 |
|
1428 |
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Plant Operation) (Level 3) |
20448 |
|
1429 |
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Asphalt Paving Machine Operation) (Level 3) |
13519, 20447 |
|
1658 |
National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision with optional strands in Asphalt Surfacing, Chipseal Surfacing, Civil Works and Utilities, Road Works, Water, and Wastewater |
1510, 20447, 23612 |
|
1659 |
National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision (Level 5) with optional strands in Civil Plant Management, Civil Works, Pavement Surfacing, Roadmarking, Road Works, and Rural Contracting |
1505, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1512, 21665 |
|
1660 |
National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2) with optional strands in Earthworks, Pavement Surfacing, Roads, Rural Contracting, and Utilities |
13518 |
Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
|
Key to review category | |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
|
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
|
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology > Pavement Surfacing > Asphalt Surfacing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1508 |
Plan and organise construction activities as an asphalt paving supervisor |
5 4 |
15
|
B |
|
1509 |
Demonstrate knowledge of materials used in asphalt production and construction Demonstrate knowledge of materials used in asphalt paving production and construction |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
1510 |
Demonstrate knowledge of asphalt mixes and achieving construction specification requirements Demonstrate knowledge of asphalt mix options, pavement pretreatments, and asphalt paving operations requirements |
4 |
12 |
B |
|
1512 |
Supervise asphalt paving construction activities
|
5 4 |
18
|
B |
|
13514 |
Design hot mix asphalt using the Marshall method Design hot mix asphalt |
5 |
35 25 |
B |
|
13515 |
Carry out acceptance testing for asphalt paving |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
13518 |
Demonstrate sweeping, placing, compacting, and associated handwork skills for asphalt surfacing |
2
|
20 15 |
B |
|
13519 |
Operate an asphalt paving machine |
3 |
25 20 |
B |
|
13521 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the compaction of hot mix asphalt |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
17672 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of polymer modifiers in hot mix asphalt production and construction |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
20443 |
Operate bitumen storage and heating equipment at an asphalt plant |
4 |
12 10 |
B |
|
20444 |
Operate an asphalt production plant |
4 |
25 20 |
B |
|
20445 |
Demonstrate knowledge of asphalt production plants |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
20446 |
Demonstrate knowledge of asphalt mix design methods and specifications |
5
|
20 15 |
B |
|
20447
|
Demonstrate knowledge of the care and operation of an asphalt paving machine |
3 |
15 |
D |
|
20448 |
Operate a self-propelled roller for asphalt surfacing |
3 |
15 10 |
B |
|
21665 |
Demonstrate knowledge of materials and mixes for hot mix asphalt designs |
5
|
15 10 |
B |
|
21666 |
Explain the properties, selection, and effects of polymer-modified binders in hot mix asphalt |
5 |
8 |
B |
|
23611 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and plan work for, asphalt paving construction as a foreperson |
4 |
12 |
B |
|
23612 |
Undertake foreperson duties on asphalt paving construction sites |
4
|
15 10 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Pavement Surfacing > Bitumen Surfacing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1502 |
Demonstrate knowledge of contract documents required for bitumen surfacing supervision |
4 |
15 |
B |
|
20449 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the dangers of handling bituminous materials and the need for safety |
3
|
20 10 |
B |
|
20450 |
Describe safe heating, blending, modification, and transfer of bulk bituminous liquids |
4
|
20 15 |
B |
|
20455 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of safety relating to bituminous materials |
2 |
5 |
B |
|
20456 |
Demonstrate first aid relating to liquid bitumen and bitumen additives |
2 |
1 |
B |
|
20458 |
Describe placarding requirements and produce documentation for transporting bituminous materials Describe placarding requirements and produce documentation for transporting bituminous liquids |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
20459 |
Transport bulk bituminous liquids by road and assist with loading and unloading |
3 |
8 |
B |
|
20460 |
Operate a bitumen tank wagon |
4 |
15 10 |
B |
|
20463 |
Determine and document bitumen blends |
3 |
5 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Pavement Surfacing > Chipseal Surfacing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1505 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of site requirements on the chipseal design process Demonstrate knowledge of chipseal design surfacing requirements |
4 |
15 |
B |
|
1507 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and supervise, construction activities as a chipseal surfacing supervisor |
5 |
20 15 |
B |
|
8021 |
Demonstrate knowledge of chipseal construction plant |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
13517 |
Demonstrate sweeping, chip-spreading, and associated handwork skills for chipseal surfacing |
2 |
15 |
B |
|
13520 |
Operate a truck-mounted roller-spreader on chipsealing works |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
17670 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hot polymer-modified binders and their use in chipseal construction |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
17671 |
Design chipseal surfacings using polymer-modified binders |
5 |
5 |
B |
|
20451 |
Operate bitumen gangbar sprayer transfer, heating, and blending equipment |
4
|
20 15 |
B |
|
20452 |
Spray bitumen for chipseal surfacing using a gangbar sprayer |
4
|
30 15 |
B |
|
20453 |
Plan and organise construction activities as a chipseal surfacing supervisor |
5 |
15 |
B |
|
20454 |
Demonstrate knowledge of materials used in chipseal surfacing |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
20461 |
Demonstrate knowledge of bitumen gangbar sprayers and operations |
4 |
10 |
B |
|
20462 |
Operate a self-propelled roller for chipseal surfacing |
3 |
8 |
B |
|
21664 |
Design chipseal surfacings and pretreatments |
5 |
40 25 |
B |
|
23613 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and plan work for, chipseal surfacing construction as a foreperson |
4 |
15 |
B |
|
23614 |
Undertake foreperson duties on chipseal surfacing construction sites |
4 |
15 |
B |
|
23615 |
Demonstrate knowledge of bitumen handbar sprayers and operations |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
23616 |
Operate bitumen handbar sprayer equipment, and handspray bitumen for chipseal surfacing |
3
|
15 10 |
B |