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Title Plan and organise construction activities as an asphalt paving

supervisor

Level 4 Credits 15

Purpose This unit standard is designed for people working, in the

pavement surfacing industry, towards recognition of
competency in the role of an asphalt paving supervisor.

People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify
constraints affecting the asphalt paving construction process;
confirm asphalt paving work requirements as an asphalt paving
supervisor; plan asphalt paving construction operations as an
asphalt paving supervisor; programme resources for asphalt
paving as an asphalt paving supervisor; confirm personnel,
plant, equipment, and materials as an asphalt paving
supervisor; plan and organise the control of health and safety
hazards and adverse effects on the environment as an asphalt
paving supervisor; and organise job activities, as an asphalt
paving supervisor, prior to commencing asphalt paving
operations.

Classification Pavement Surfacing > Asphalt Surfacing

Available grade Achieved

Entry information

Recommended skills Unit 1510, Demonstrate knowledge of asphalt mix options,

and knowledge pavement pretreatments, and asphalt paving operations
requirements; Unit 13521, Demonstrate knowledge of the
compaction of hot mix asphalt; and Unit 20447, Demonstrate
knowledge of the care and operation of an asphalt paving
machine, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

Explanatory notes

1 The following legislation and requirements apply to this unit standard, and must be
complied with:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Resource Management Act 1991;
Land Transport Act 1998;
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995;
Traffic Regulations 1976;

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The Safe Handling of Bituminous Materials Used in Roading – Code of Practice RNZ
9904:2006, Roading New Zealand, available for purchase at
http://www.roadingnz.org.nz/;
The Bitumen Safety Handbook, Roading New Zealand, available for purchase at
http://www.roadingnz.org.nz/;
Chipsealing in New Zealand, New Zealand Transport Agency, available at
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/chipsealing-new-zealand-manual/;
Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM), New Zealand
Transport Agency, available at http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/;
New Zealand Transport Agency specifications at http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/:
NZTA P9: Specification for Construction of Asphaltic Concrete Paving;
NZTA P11: Specification for Open Graded Porous Asphalt;
NZTA P11 Notes: Notes to the Specification for Open Graded Porous Asphalt;
NZTA P9P (Auckland): Specification for Construction of Asphaltic Concrete Paving;
NZTA P23: Performance Based Specification for Hotmix Asphalt Wearing Course
Surfacing;
NZTA Q2: Specification for Quality Assurance for Hot Mix Asphalt;
Where specified in the contract documents, the following pilot specifications, or
confirmation of their currency, are available by contacting the Operations Manager,
New Zealand Transport Agency National Office, Telephone 04 894 6316;
NZTA P18P: Pilot Performance Based Specification for Hot Mix Asphalt;
Company quality plan;
Contract specifications;
Site safety plan;
Traffic management plan.

Any legislation or other requirements superseding any of the above will apply,
pending the review of this unit standard.

2 Assessment against this unit standard must be based on evidence from a workplace
context.

3 Evidence is required of at least ten job sites. Job sites may include but are not
limited to a wearing course, an open graded porous asphalt, a stone mastic asphalt,
and a structural pavement layer.

4 It is recommended that assessment against this unit standard precedes assessment

against Unit 1512, Supervise asphalt paving construction activities.

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5 Definitions
Asphalt paving supervisor refers to a person who works in the asphalt paving
industry with site responsibility for large, complex jobs, and/or oversight of several
smaller jobs at a number of locations simultaneously. The asphalt paving supervisor
has practical knowledge of contract law and contractual issues; detailed
understanding of asphalt paving construction, contract documents and specifications;
and, in an asphalt paving context, has defined responsibilities for planning and
organising construction work, managing site safety, issuing instructions to
forepersons and suppliers, team performance and productivity, contract
documentation, and quality assurance, with authority to manage operations and
make decisions relating to asphalt paving construction.
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.
Subcontractor refers to an individual or company employed by a general or prime
contractor to perform a specific task as part of a project. This may include a different
department within the contracted company.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Identify constraints affecting the asphalt paving construction process.

Evidence requirements

1.1 Constraints that may impact on the selection of equipment and the construction
process are identified.

Range examples of constraints are – climate, pavement shape, geometric

constraints, materials and equipment available, clearances, live
load limitations, vibration.

1.2 Contract specifications that are incompatible with site constraints or other
considerations are identified in accordance with company procedures.

Range other considerations may include but are not limited to –

availability of resources, mix type and thickness, traffic, restricted
working hours.

1.3 Factors affecting the selection of hot mix asphalt materials are identified in
terms of constraints on the use of compaction equipment.

Range constraints include but are not limited to – layer thickness, live
loads, vibration, geometrics, pavement strength.

Outcome 2

Confirm asphalt paving work requirements as an asphalt paving supervisor.

Evidence requirements

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2.1 Contract specifications are interpreted in terms of supervisor’s duties.

Range specifications – method based, performance based;

duties relating to – conditions of contract, technical section,
performance criteria, schedule of quantities, measurements,
maintenance requirements.

2.2 Specific requirements for contracts are confirmed in accordance with contract
specifications.

2.3 Surface pretreatments are confirmed as having been carried out in accordance
with appropriate quality assurance requirements and meeting contract
specifications.

2.4 Where further surface pretreatments are required, these are identified and
arrangements are made to have them carried out in accordance with company
procedures.

2.5 Asphalt paving construction requirements are confirmed in accordance with

contract specifications and company procedures.

Range requirements include but are not limited to – tack coats, depth of
mix, location, quantities.

2.6 Location and limits of paving are confirmed in accordance with contract
specifications.

2.7 Paving plant and materials are confirmed in terms of certification, availability,
and compliance with contract specifications.

Outcome 3

Plan asphalt paving construction operations as an asphalt paving supervisor.

Evidence requirements

3.1 Contract specifications that are incompatible with site constraints or other
considerations are resolved and/or provided for in accordance with company
procedures.

Range examples of considerations are – availability of resources, traffic,

restricted working hours.

3.2 Asphalt paving construction needs are identified in accordance with contract
specifications.

Range includes but is not limited to – surface preparation and preseal

repairs, adjustment of service covers, roadmarking, types of
material, worksite control, adverse effects on the environment,
public safety, access, measurement, work quantities, quality
assurance.

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3.3 Work programmes are planned and site activities are scheduled in accordance
with contract specifications and job requirements.

Range a one-day operation, a contract involving multiple site visits, a

contract involving subcontractors.

3.4 A paving plan detailing the sequence of operation and location of joints is
developed in accordance with contract specifications and job requirements.

Range may include but is not limited to – car park with complex shape
(horizontal and/or vertical), intersection with traffic islands,
roundabout.

3.5 The work programme and paving plan are reviewed in accordance with the
contract specifications.

3.6 The work programme for a contract of more than one day is submitted to the
project manager or consultant in accordance with contract specifications and
job requirements.

Outcome 4

Programme resources for asphalt paving as an asphalt paving supervisor.

Evidence requirements

4.1 Resource requirements are identified in accordance with contract specifications

and job requirements.

Range includes but is not limited to – plant, equipment, personnel,

materials, subcontracted work.

4.2 Work sequences and reporting procedures are planned and programmed in
accordance with contract specifications, job requirements, and company
procedures.

Range sequences include but are not limited to – hazard identification,

scope of work, breakdown of activity, prioritising;
reporting includes but is not limited to – costing data, work
programme, traffic management plan, quality assurance, work
progress, hazard, accident and/or incident.

4.3 The programme of work activities meets contract specifications and company
requirements in accordance with company procedures.

Range specifications – scope, timescale, completion, quality;

company requirements for – productivity.

Outcome 5

Confirm personnel, plant, equipment, and materials as an asphalt paving supervisor.

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Evidence requirements

5.1 Team numbers, positions, and duties are confirmed in accordance with
company procedures.

Range may include but is not limited to – identifying and arranging

training and on job supervision to meet contract specifications.

5.2 Plant and equipment requirements are confirmed in accordance with contract
specifications and company procedures.

5.3 Site accessibility and constraints are confirmed in terms of plant and equipment
requirements.

5.4 Materials are confirmed with suppliers in accordance with company procedures.

5.5 Programme requirements are confirmed with subcontractors in accordance with

company procedures.

Outcome 6

Plan and organise the control of health and safety hazards and adverse effects on the
environment as an asphalt paving supervisor.

Evidence requirements

6.1 Procedures and equipment for controlling health hazards are determined and
organised in accordance with Code of Practice RNZ 9904:2006 company
procedures, and legislation.

6.2 Procedures and equipment for controlling safety hazards are determined and
organised in accordance with Code of Practice RNZ 9904:2006, company
procedures, and legislation.

6.3 Procedures and equipment for controlling adverse effects on the environment
are determined and organised in accordance with Code of Practice RNZ
9904:2006, company procedures, and legislation.

6.4 Control and monitoring of health and safety hazards and adverse effects on the
environment are planned and documented in accordance with company
procedures and legislation.

Range at least two asphalt paving sites.

6.5 Selection of sites for specific operations are determined in terms of public safety
in accordance with company procedures and legislation.

Range operations – loading and unloading plant, cleaning equipment,

disposing of waste materials.

Outcome 7

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Organise job activities, as an asphalt paving supervisor, prior to commencing asphalt

paving operations.

Evidence requirements

7.1 Job activities are organised in accordance with work programme and contract
specifications.

7.2 Work space and haul routes are organised in accordance with company
procedures.

7.3 Traffic control is arranged in accordance with contract specifications and traffic
management plan.

7.4 Reporting procedures are organised in accordance with contract specifications

and company procedures.

Planned review date 31 December 2016

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration 1 21 October 1994 31 December 2013
Review 2 4 October 1995 31 December 2013
Review 3 24 March 1998 31 December 2013
Revision 4 5 January 1999 31 December 2013
Review 5 27 October 2005 31 December 2013
Revision 6 25 May 2007 31 December 2013
Review 7 15 March 2012 N/A

Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0101

This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.

Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.

Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by

NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.

Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.

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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.

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