RIICWD523E — Prepare asphalt mix design

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What an assessment for RIICWD523E must cover

103 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 41 performance evidence and 40 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 detailed asphalt mix design

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required for detailed asphalt mix design and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Prepare design plan according to resourcing and design requirements

2 Carry out detailed asphalt mix design

2.1Obtain, interpret and analyse required data and identify asphalt mix design options according to job requirements
2.2Interpret and analyse asphalt mix design options and recommend design option according to job requirements
2.3Develop and complete detailed asphalt mix design according to job requirements
2.4Prepare cost estimate for implementing asphalt mix design
2.5Participate in review of asphalt mix design with required stakeholders
2.6Complete required documentation for asphalt mix design according to workplace requirements
2.7Communicate and coordinate with personnel involved in design process according to workplace requirements and within scope of own role
2.8Gain design approval from required authorities

3 Finalise asphalt mix design processes

3.1Confirm design records are filed according to workplace requirements
3.2Complete design cost and reporting requirements and deliver to required stakeholders
3.3Participate in performance review of design process according to workplace requirements
3.4Review client feedback and contribute to design verification according to workplace requirements
3.5Close out systems according to workplace requirements

4 Support and review asphalt mix design implementation

4.1Provide clarification and advice to personnel implementing design as required to meet job requirements
4.2Contribute to design validation process as required to meet job requirements

Performance evidence

demonstrates completion of asphalt mix designs on at least two occasions, including:
carrying out risk assessments
evaluating design options for asphalt mix
interpreting and analysing data, including calculating:
areas
volumes
densities
mass
grades
loads
stresses
proportion of asphalt mix components
asphalt mix traffic category and loading requirements
preparing asphalt mix design plans
preparing cost estimates
obtaining design approval
participating in performance reviews of design processes
providing clarification and advice to personnel implementing the design
maintaining design and cost records
validating designs.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to prepare asphalt mix designs, including:
accessing and interpreting required documentation, including:
plans
drawings
specifications
design briefs
engineering surveys
geotechnical information
hydrological, meteorological, cultural and heritage data
asphalt mix selection data
traffic data
applying civil design techniques, including:
computer based design technology
engineering graphical presentation techniques
applying mix design procedures, including Marshall and Hubbard Field
work with others to prepare asphalt mix designs in a way that meets required outcomes, including:
complying with reporting requirements and procedures
communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
communicating with others to coordinate work activities.

Knowledge evidence

legislation required to prepare asphalt mix design
policies, procedures and documentation required to prepare asphalt mix design, including those relating to:
Australian and other relevant Standards
cultural and heritage management
design approvals and reviews
environmental management
geotechnical management
hydrological and meteorological management
incident and emergency response
mix design procedures, including Marshall and Hubbard Field
performance reviews
quality management
risk assessment and management
statutory compliance
surveying
system close outs
work health and safety
workplace recording and reporting
types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of materials, plant and equipment required for asphalt mix design and construction
principles and techniques for preparing asphalt mix designs, including:
techniques for evaluating potential site hazards, constraints and conditions
techniques for identifying and evaluating design options
data analysis techniques, including calculating:
areas
volumes
densities
mass
grades
loads
stresses
proportions of asphalt mix components
asphalt mix traffic category and loadings requirements
traffic category application selection techniques
cost estimation techniques
requirements of a design plan
design review and validation techniques
performance review techniques
techniques for using software and technology to develop and present designs
techniques for advising on design implementation
principles and techniques for leading and coordinating teams.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates resourcing requirements and performs mathematical calculations
Oral communication: Presents information and provides assistance using sector-specific vocabulary Uses listening and questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations
Writing: Prepares and completes workplace reports using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

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What does an assessment tool for RIICWD523E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIICWD523E needs to address all 103 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 41 performance evidence requirements, 40 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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