Level-III MC of Rigid and Flexible Road Surfacing

Ethiopian TVET-System
Model Curriculum
Rigid and Flexible
Road Surfacing
Level III
Based on
Occupational Standard (OS)
NOVEMBER 2008/2015
D/tabor
Ethiopian TVET System
Model Curriculum
Preface
The reformed TVET-System is an outcome-based system. It utilizes the needs of the
labor market and occupational requirements from the world of work as the
benchmark and standard for TVET delivery. The requirements from the world of work
are analyzed and documented – taking into account international benchmarking – as
Occupational Standards (OS).
In the reformed TVET-System, Curricula and Curriculum Development and revised

play an important role with regard to quality driven TVET-Delivery. Curricula help to
facilitate the learning process in a way, that trainees acquire the set of occupational
competences (skills, knowledge and attitude) required at the working place and
defined in the Occupational Standards (OS). Responsibility for Curriculum
Development and revised will be given to the Regional TVET-Authorities and TVET-
Providers.
This curriculum has been developed and revised by a group of experts from different
Regional TVET Collage Authorities based on the Occupational Standard for Rigid
and Flexible Road Surfacing Level III an adequate curriculum.
The curriculum development and revised process has been actively supported and
facilitated by the regional TVET biro – in line with one of its mandates to provide
technical support to the collages and by the TVET-Reform Component of the
Engineering Capacity Building Program.
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TVET-Program Design
1.1. TVET-Program Title: Rigid and Flexible Road Surfacing Level III
1.2. TVET-Program Description
The Program is designed to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude of
the learners to the standard required by the OS. The contents of this program are in
line with the Occupational Standard (OS). Learners who successfully completed the
Program will be qualified to work as a Rigid and Flexible Road Surfacing Operator
with competencies elaborated in the respective OS. Graduates of the Program will
have the required qualification to work in the Construction sector in the field of
Rigid and Flexible Road Surfacing Level III.
The prime objective of this training program is to equip the learners with the
identified competences specified in the OS. Graduates are therefore expected to
Conduct and Monitor Road Pavement Works, Conduct and Monitor Asphalt
Concrete Production, Conduct and Monitor Bitumen Sprayer Operations, Conduct
Monitor Asphalt Paver Operations, Conduct Monitor Asphalt Concrete Paving
Operations, Conduct and Monitor Road Construction Paver Screeding, Conduct and
Monitor Self-propelled Aggregate Spreader Operations, Conduct and Monitor Road
Surface Treatment Operations, Construct Reinforcement Dowels and Tie Bars,
Construct Joints, Monitor Construction of Concrete Slab, Conduct and Monitor
Patching Operations, Conduct and Monitor Pavement Recycling Operations, Monitor
Rigid Pavement Work Activities, Apply Quality Control, Lead Small Team, Lead
Workplace Communication, Improve Business Practice in accordance with the
performance criteria described in the OS.
TVET-Program Learning Outcomes
The expected outputs of this program are the acquisition and implementation of the
following units of competence –
CON RDS3 01 1110 Conduct and Monitor Road Pavement Works
CON RDS3 02 1110 Conduct and Monitor Asphalt Concrete Production
CON RDS3 03 1110 Conduct and Monitor Bitumen Sprayer Operations
CON RDS3 04 1110 Conduct Monitor Asphalt Paver Operations
CON RDS3 05 1110 Conduct Monitor Asphalt Concrete Paving Operations
CON RDS3 06 1110 Conduct and Monitor Road Construction Paver Screeding
CON RDS3 07 1110 Conduct and Monitor Self-propelled Aggregate Spreader
Operations
CON RDS3 08 1110 Conduct and Monitor Road Surface Treatment Operations
CON RDS3 09 1110 Construct Reinforcement Dowels and Tie Bars
CON RDS3 10 1110 Construct Joints
CON RDS3 11 1110 Monitor Construction of Concrete Slab
CON RDS3 12 1110 Conduct and Monitor Patching Operations

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CON RDS3 13 1110 Conduct and Monitor Pavement Recycling Operations

CON RDS3 14 1110 Monitor Rigid Pavement Work Activities
CON RDS3 15 1110 Apply Quality Control
CON RDS3 16 1110 Lead Small Team
CON RDS3 17 1110 Lead Workplace Communication
CON RDS3 18 1110 Improve Business Practice
1.3. Duration of the TVET-Program

The Program will have duration of 413 hours including the on-the-job practice or
cooperative training time and Civic Education et al.
1.4. Qualification Level and Certification

Based on the descriptors elaborated on the Ethiopian TVET Qualification Framework
(ETQF) the qualification of this specific TVET Program is “Level III”.
The learner can exit after successfully completing the Modules in one level and will
be awarded the equivalent institutional certificate on the level completed. The learner
can also exit after completing any one learning module. However, only certificate of
attainment or attendance (this is institutional discretion) will be awarded.
1.5. Target Groups

Any citizen who meets the entry requirements under items 1.7 and capable of
participating in the learning activities is entitled to take part in the Program.
1.7 Entry Requirements

The prospective participants of this program are required to possess the
requirements or directive of the Ministry of Education.
1.8 Mode of Delivery

This TVET-Program is characterized as a formal Program on middle level technical
skills. The mode of delivery is co-operative training. The TVET-institution and
identified companies have forged an agreement to co-operate with regard to
implementation of this program. The time spent by the trainees in the industry will
give them enough exposure to the actual world of work and enable them to get
hands-on experience.
The co-operative approach will be supported with lecture-discussion, simulation and

actual practice. These modalities will be utilized before the trainees are exposed to
the industry environment.

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1.6. TVET-Program Structure

Duration
Unit of Competence Module Code & Title Learning Outcomes
(In Hours)
CON RDS3 01 1110 Conduct and CON RDS3 Conducting  Plan and Prepare work 100hrs
Monitor Road and
M01 0311  Set out sub-
Pavement Monitoring
base/base/surfacing work
Works Road
Pavement  Placing and spreading sub-
Works base, base and surfacing
materials
 Compact materials
 Clean up
CON RDS3 02 1110 Conduct and CON RDS3 Conducting  Plan and prepare for 27hrs
Monitor Asphalt M02 03 11 and operation
Concrete Monitoring
 Allocate and log resources
Production Asphalt
Concrete  Monitor and report plant/
Production machine activity
 Monitor and report operational
activities
 Monitor movement of
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CON RDS3 03 1110 Conduct and CON RDS3 Conducting  Plan and prepare 17hrs
Monitor and
M03 03 11  Set up sprayer
Bitumen Monitoring
Sprayer Bitumen  Load sprayer
Operations Sprayer  Operate bitumen sprayer
Operations  Operate hand lance
 Unload/empty sprayer
 Carry out operation
 Clean up work area
CON ARDS3 04 Conduct CON ARDS3 Conducting  Plan and prepare 20hrs
1110 Monitor Asphalt M04 03 11 and
 Set up asphalt paver
Paver Monitoring
Operations Asphalt  Operate asphalt paver
Paver  Carry out operator
Operations maintenance
 Relocate paver
 Clean up
CON RDS3 05 1110 Conduct CON RDS3 Conducting  Plan and prepare for concrete 22hrs
Monitor Asphalt M05 0311 and paving operations
Concrete Monitoring
 Initiate asphalt concrete
Paving Asphalt
paving tasks
Operations Concrete
Paving  Oversee the execution of
Operations tasks
 Report on the execution of
tasks

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Monitor Road and
M06 03 11  Set up paver screed
Construction Monitoring
Paver Road  Operate paver screed
Screeding Construction  Clean up
Paver
Screeding
Monitor Self- and
M07 03 11  Set up Operate aggregate
propelled Monitoring
spreader
Aggregate Self-
Spreader propelled  Perform hand spreading and
Operations Aggregate spotting duties
Spreader  Carry out operator
Operations maintenance
 Relocate aggregate spreader
 Clean up
CON RDS3 08 1110 Conduct and CON RDS3 Conducting  Plan and prepared for sealing 18hrs
Monitor Road and operations
M08 03 11
Surface Monitoring
 Initiate sealing tasks
Treatment Road
Operations Surface  Oversee the execution of
Treatment tasks
Operations  Report on the execution of
tasks

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CON RDS3 09 1110 Construct CON RDS3 Constructing  Plan and prepare 16hrs
Reinforcement M09 0311 Reinforceme
 Set up and test equipment
Dowels and Tie nt Dowels
Bars and Tie Bars  Cut material
 Heat and bend material
 Complete work and clean up
CON RDS3 10 1110 Construct CON RDS3 Constructing  Plan and prepare 9hrs
Joints Joints
M10 0211  Identify spacing of tie bars for
transverse contraction joints
 Identify spacing of tie bars for
longitudinal joints
 Identify spacing of tie bars for
construction joints
 Identify spacing of tie bars
 Cut material
 Complete work and clean up
CON RDS3 11 1110 Monitor CON RDS3 Monitoring  Plan and prepare 25hrs
Construction of Construction
M11 0311  Conduct pre paving
Concrete Slab of Concrete
inspection
Slab
 Receive and dispatch
concrete
 Place, compact and vibrate
the concrete
 Screed/level concrete

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 Clean up
Monitor and
M12 0311  Set up patching truck
Patching Monitoring
Operations Patching  Repair damaged surfaces
Operations  Carry out operator
maintenance
 Clean up
Monitor and
M13 03 11  Conduct profile planer pre-
Pavement Monitoring
operational checks
Recycling Pavement
Operations Recycling  Operate profile planer
Operations  Select, remove and fit
attachments
 Relocate the profile planer
 Carry out profile planer
operator maintenance
 Clean up

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CON RDS3 14 1110 Monitor Rigid CON RDS3 Monitoring Confirm construction performance 10hrs
Pavement Rigid measures
M14 1110
Work Activities Pavement Monitor process of operation and
Work time schedule
Activities
Monitor quality of the work
Handle site problems
Compare outputs and report
progress
CON RDS3 15 1110 Apply Quality CON RDS3 Applying  Establish quality standards 15hrs
Control M15 1110 Quality  Assess quality of service
Control delivered
 Record information
 Study causes of quality
deviations
 Complete documentation

CON RDS3 16 1110 Lead Small CON RDS3 Leading 20hrs

 Provide team leadership
Team Small Team
M16 03 11  Assign responsibilities
 Set performance expectations
for team members
 Supervised team performance
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CON RDS3 17 1110 Lead CON RDS3 Leading 20hrs

 Communicate information
Workplace Workplace
M17 0311 about workplace processes
Communication Communicati
 Lead workplace discussion
on
 Identify and communicate
issues arising in the
workplace
CON RDS3 18 1110 Improve CON RDS3 Improving  Diagnose the business 40hrs
Business M18 03 11 Business  Benchmark the business
Practice Practice  Develop plans to improve
business performance
 Develop marketing and
promotional plans
 Develop business growth
plans
 Implement and monitor plans
*The time duration (Hours) indicated for the module should include all activities in and out of the TVET institution.

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1.10 Institutional Assessment

Two types of evaluation will be used in determining the extent to which learning
outcomes are achieved. The specific learning outcomes are stated in the modules.
In assessing them, verifiable and observable indicators and standards shall be used.
The formative assessment is incorporated in the learning modules and form part of
the learning process. Formative evaluation provides the trainee with feedback
regarding success or failure in attaining learning outcomes. It identifies the specific
learning errors that need to be corrected, and provides reinforcement for successful
performance as well. For the teacher, formative evaluation provides information for
making instruction and remedial work more effective.
Summative Evaluation the other form of evaluation is given when all the modules in
the unit of competence have been accomplished. It determines the extent to which
competence have been achieved. And, the result of this assessment decision shall
be expressed in the term ‘competent or not yet competent’.
Techniques or tools for obtaining information about trainees’ achievement include

oral or written test, demonstration and on-site observation.
1.11 TVET Trainers Profile

The Trainers conducting this particular TVET Program are B Level and have
satisfactory practical experiences or equivalent qualifications.

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LEARNING MODULE 01
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TVET PROGRAM TITLE: Rigid and Flexible Road Surfacing III
MODULE TITLE: Conducting and Monitoring of Road Pavement Works
MODULE CODE: CON RDS3 M01 0311
NOMINAL DURATION: 100hrs
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the conducting and monitoring of road pavement
construction in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing for work, setting out
sub-base/bases, placing and spreading materials, compacting materials, and cleaning up.
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO1. Plan and prepare work
LO2. Set out sub-base/base/surfacing work
LO3. Place and spread materials
LO4. Compact materials
LO5. Clean up
MODULE CONTENTS:
LO1. Plan and prepare work.
1.1 Pavement construction
1.1.1 Safety requirement during construction
1.1.2 Project traffic management
1.1.3 Environmental protection
1.1.4 Rules and regulations
1.1.4.1 Work place code and standard
1.1.5 Interpretation of Drawings and specifications
1.1.6 Tools and equipments
1.1.6.1 Types
1.1.6.2 Inspection
1.2 Project quality requirement
LO2. Set out sub-base/base
2.1 Setting out
2.1.1 Road boundaries
2.1.2 Pavement layers
2.1.3 Drainage facilities
LO3. Placing and spreading sub-base, base and surfacing materials
3.1 Material types
3.2 Material quantity estimation
3.3 Material transportation
3.4 Pavement material placing
3.3.1 Establishing damping interval

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3.3.2 Material spreading and watering

3.4 Work recording technique
4.1 Compaction
4.1.1 Establish number of passes
4.1.2 Field density test
4.1.3 Layer thickness correction
LO5. Clean up
5.1 clean and check tools and equipment
5.2 Maintain and store materials
LEARNING STRATEGIES:
 Lecture-discussion
 Group work
 Individual assignment
 Project work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Oral questioning
 Written test
 Demonstration test
Assessment Criteria
LO1. Plan and prepare.
 Compliance of documentations relevant to the work activity are accessed, interpreted and
applied
 Safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures are
obtained and confirmed, and applied to the allotted task
 Signage requirements from the project traffic management plan are Identified, obtained and
implemented
 Plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job are
selected, checked for serviceability and rectified or reported on any faults
 Environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan are
Identified and confirmed and applied to the allotted task
LO2. Set out sub-base/base
 Job to plan is set out from survey controls
 Offset pegs/profiles are Establish to line and level as specified
LO3. Place and spread materials
 Layer depth is determine for spreading materials and plant operators are informed accordingly

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 Trucks are directed to correct location and the method of dispatching for load placement is
specified
 Moisture content of materials are checked and adjusted uniformly
 Road pavement laying is assessed to ensure specified heights and the overall dimensions are
achieved
 Roller operators are informed of the required number of passes
 Compaction process is assessed to ensure the nominated number of passes are made and
uniform compaction across the pavement is achieved
 Pavement trimming is checked to ensure specified tolerances are achieved
LO5. Clean up
 Work area is cleared and materials are disposed of or recycled in accordance with project
environmental management plan
 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored
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LEARNING MODULE 02
Provider
TVET PROGRAM TITLE: Rigid and Flexible Road Surfacing Level III
MODULE TITLE: Conducting and Monitoring of Asphalt Concrete Production
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This Module covers the conducting and monitoring of asphalt concrete
production activities in the road construction. It includes planning and preparing for operation,
allocating and logging resources, conduct the production operation, monitoring and reporting
plant/machinery activity, and monitoring movement of materials.
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO1. Plan and prepare for operation
LO2. Allocate and log resources
LO3. Monitor and report plant/ machine activity
LO4. Monitor and report operational activities
LO5. Monitor movement of materials
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Application of relevant documentation
1.2 Safety requirements and environmental protection
1.3 Type and uses of Plant, tools and equipment
1.4 Methods and Techniques of shifting changeover details

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1.5 Information Communications

1.6 Monitoring of activities personnel
1.7 Assessment of risks and hazards
1.8 Application of Computer systems and equipment operation
1.9 Identification and recording of Maintenance
1.10 Quality requirements
2.1 Managing and monitoring of Hauling operation
2.2 Methods of efficient utilization of resources
2.3 Production requirements are determined
2.4 Methods of recording individual output
3.1 Techniques of tested material
3.2 Monitoring supply of material to the cold bin
3.3 Setting proportion of material to batch requirements
3.4 Mixing and heating of Material to the correct temperature
3.5 Storing of mixed Material
3.6 Testing of Mixed material
4.1 Monitoring and reporting of site operation and plant.
4.2 Controlling of equipment.
4.3 Reporting of equipment status and resource consumption.
5.1 Managing the movement of machinery and materials.
5.2 Standards of monitoring materials on Stock
5.3 Monitoring of output.
5.4 Check and maintain machine
 Group work
 Practical exercise

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MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
 Compliance documentation relevant to the work activity is accessed, interpreted and applied
 Safety requirements are obtained and confirmed from the site safety plan and organizational
policies and procedures, and applied to the allotted task
selected, checked for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
 Shift changeover details and previous shift details are received, checked, interpreted and
clarified
 Communications with other personnel using approved communication methods are
established and maintained
 Shift activities with other personnel are coordinated
 Potential risks and hazards and site environmental issues are Identified, addressed and
reported
 Computer systems and equipment pre-start checks are completed
 Maintenance inspections and identified defects are recorded
 Hauling equipment is allocated and logged to loading equipment and log
 Data is interpreted and equipment is re-allocated to maintain productiveness and to meet
changing site conditions
 Employee and contractor details are accessed and
 Personnel is allocated to specific types of plant/equipment to ensure maximum
productiveness
 Records of individual employees' productiveness is maintained on each type of machine in
operation
 Production requirements are determined
 Aggregate and sand regularly are tested as it arrives
 Cold feed bins are monitored to ensure sufficient raw material is maintained
 Proportion of material allocation is ensure and set to batch requirements
 Mix design is selected to batch requirements
 Material is ensured heated and mixed to the correct temperature and tolerance

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 Material is stored ready for dispatch and loading

 Loading operations are monitored
 Mixed material is ensured regularly test for bitumen content and grading
 The current status of site operation and plant are monitored and reported.
 Data to identify the location of equipment on site is continuously monitored.
 From data, the location of where material is being moved, haul distances, and the location for
dumping of materials are determined.
 Data to determine and generate reports on equipment usage, availability and productivity is
interpreted.
 Data for measuring operational outputs and resource usage, so as to report total usage and
resource consumption rates is captured.
 The movement of loading and hauling machinery and the quantities of materials moved is
logged.
 Stock levels for availability of dispatched materials are monitored and reported.
 Productivity rates and cycle times are monitored and reported.
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LEARNING MODULE 03
Provider
MODULE TITLE: Conducting and Monitoring of Bitumen Sprayer Operations
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This Module covers conducting bitumen sprayer operations in the civil
construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, setting up sprayer, loading sprayer,
operating bitumen sprayer, operating hand lance, unloading and emptying sprayer, carrying out
operator maintenance, and cleaning up.
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO1. Plan and prepare
LO2. Set up sprayer
LO3. Load sprayer
LO4. Operate bitumen sprayer
LO5. Operate hand lance
LO6. Unload/empty sprayer
LO7. Carry out operation
LO8. Clean up work area

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MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Application of relevant documentation
1.2 Safety requirements and environmental protection
1.3 Application of signage
1.4 Type and use of plant, tools and equipment
LO2. Set up sprayer
2.1 Conduction bitumen sprayer operation
2.2 Material Selection and inspection tank
2.3 Obtain and translate spraying details
2.4 Calculate spraying speed and pump rpm
2.5 Introduce correct amount of cutter
2.6 Fit appropriate number and size of jets to the spray bar
LO3. Load sprayer

3.1 Operation of Loading tanker
3.2 type and use of additives
3.3 Monitoring of temperature
3.4 Assessment and recording material
4.1 Techniques of start-up, park and shutdown procedures
4.2 Modifying techniques of bitumen spraying
4.3 Exercising optimization of machinery input
4.4 Adjusting of control valves and controlling spraying operations
4.5 Management of traffic control
5.1 Inspection of hand lance
5.2 Techniques of hand lancing
5.3 Conducting hand spraying operations
6.1 Unloading and cleaning of equipments

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7.1 Inspections and maintenance of equipment
7.2 Application regular equipment service
7.3 Reporting and recording
8.1 Clearing work area
8.2 Safe – keeping of plant, tools and equipment
 Group work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
 Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organizational policies
and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
 Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
 Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out consistent with the requirements of the job,
check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
 Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management
plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
LO2. Set up sprayer
 Carry out pre-operational checks on bitumen sprayer in accordance with organization,
manufacturer or site authorized procedures
 Ensure ancillary tanks are full and adequate materials are determined to perform spray
operations
 Check tank for prevention of contamination
 Obtain and translate spraying details
 Calculate spraying speed and pump rpm

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 Introduce correct amount of cutter

 Fit appropriate number and size of jets to the spray bar
LO3. Load sprayer
 Check previous load details for compatibility
 Load tank with the prescribed type and quantity of material
 Add additives and mix where required
 Check temperature of the material and heat material to comply with manufacturer's
specifications
 Measure, calculate and record material quantities and Additives
 Carry out start-up, park and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's and site
requirements
 Select and modify bitumen spraying techniques to appropriately meet changing work
conditions
 Plan work to maximize machine coverage and minimize hand spraying
 Set control valves correctly for the type of operation
 Conduct, control and monitor spraying operations to ensure materials are sprayed to
specification
 Carry out operations adjacent to traffic in accordance with authorized traffic management
controls and in a Safe manner at all times
 Complete spraying without damage to property or vehicles
 Inspect hand lance to ensure correct operation
 Select hand lancing techniques to match work conditions
 Conduct, control and monitor hand spraying operations to ensure compliance with
specification
 Carry out hand spraying operations adjacent to traffic in accordance with authorized traffic
management plans
 Unload or empty tank into storage or waste
 Clean tank interior and spray bar
 Conduct fault finding inspections in accordance with maintenance manufacturer's
specifications and organizational requirements
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 Maintain spray bars and nozzles in good working order

 Carry out routine operational servicing and lubrication
 tasks to manufacturer's and organizational requirements
 Maintain equipment condition reports and records
 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental
management plan
 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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LEARNING MODULE 04
Provider
MODULE TITLE: Conducting and Monitoring of Asphalt Paver Operations
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This Module specifies the competence required to operate asphalt paving
for placing of asphalt layers in road surfacing operations. It includes the minimum criteria for
competency assessment. This Module includes placing of asphalt to the required line and uniformity.
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO2. Set up asphalt paver
LO3. Operate asphalt paver
LO4. Carry out operator maintenance
LO5. Relocate paver
LO6. Clean up
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Application of Work instructions & documentation
1.2 Safety requirements and environment protection
1.3 Application of signage requirements
1.4 Material to be laid and handling procedures
1.5 Types & uses of plant, tools and equipment
2.1 Techniques of start up, shut down procedures
2.2 Equipment adjustment techniques
2.3 Application of heating controls
2.4 Feeder bin installation technique
2.5 Asphalt mix paving control systems
3.1 Speed of paver & delivery vehicle control technique
3.2 Asphalt mix quality control standards
3.3 Communication system

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3.4 Safety requirement

4.1 Preparing paver for maintenance
4.2 Inspection & regular servicing of equipment
4.3 Equipment status recording methods.
LO5. Relocate paver
5.1 Mobilization of paver
LO6. Clean up
6.1 Clearing of work area
6.2 Safe-keeping of Plant, tools and equipment
 Group work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
 Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details
are obtained, confirmed, and applied to the allotted task.
 Safety requirements are obtained from the site safety plan and organizational policies and
procedures, confirmed and applied to the allotted task.
 Signage requirements are identified and obtained from the project traffic management plan
and implemented.
 Material to be laid and handling procedures to be employed are determined according to
specifications.
 Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of
the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported.
 Environmental protection requirements are identified from the project environmental
management plan confirmed and applied to the allotted task.

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 Start up, shut down procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturers’ and/or site
specific requirements.
 Tires are adjusted/change/inflated using safe handling procedures in accordance with
operators’ manual and site conditions.
 Equipment is set to correct levels to enable the laying of materials to specifications.
 Heating controls for the screed board are set to specification.
 Feeder bin is installed where required.
 Materials spreading controls are checked for correct operation.
 Delivery vehicles are engaged smoothly without bumping.
 Appropriate uniform speed is maintained during spreading operations.
 Asphalt mix is monitored and maintained according to job specifications.
 Communication is maintained with screed hand to ensure job progressing satisfactorily and
that materials are being spread to specifications.
 Movement of the plant is monitored to ensure safety of asphalt crew.
 Paver is safely parked, prepared for maintenance and shut down as per manufacturer’s
manual and organizational requirements.
 Inspection and fault finding are conducted in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
and/or organizational requirements.
 Routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks are carried out to manufacturers’ and/or
organizational requirements.
 Minor maintenance is carried out to manufacturers’ and/or organizational requirements.
 Performance of machine is constantly recorded to enable timely repair of equipment.
LO5. Relocate paver
 Paver is prepared for relocation.
 Paver is driven safely on highways and construction sites, observing highway code and local
safety requirements.
LO6. Clean up
 Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with project
environmental management plan.
 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with
manufacturers’ recommendations and standard work practices.

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LEARNING MODULE 05
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MODULE TITLE: Conducting and Monitoring Asphalt Concrete Paving Operations
NOMINAL DURATION: 22 Hours
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This Module covers the monitoring of asphalt concrete paving operations in
road Construction. It includes the requirements for planning, preparing, initiating, monitoring, adjusting
and reporting of civil works tasks.
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO1. Plan and prepare for concrete paving operations
LO2. Initiate asphalt concrete paving tasks
LO3. Oversee the execution of tasks
LO4. Report on the execution of tasks
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 safety requirement
1.2 application of signage
1.3 Application of documentation.
1.4 Information communication methods
1.4 Preparation of work plan
2.1 Resource mobilization techniques
2.2 Systems of instruction flow
2.3 Organization of activities/tasks.
3.1 Monitoring asphalt paving operations
3.2 Implementation of work program
3.3 Maintenance of plant equipment and tools
4.1 Reporting methods
4.4 Exercising changes recommendation
 Group work

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 Project work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation tasks relevant to the work activity.
 Access and share with team members the specific task information and requirements relevant
to civil works tasks.
 Prepare a job plan in conjunction with relevant team member, which make best use of the
available resources and meets the task requirements.
 Acquire and make available the necessary resources for the safe, effective and efficient
conduct of the tasks.
 Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved, for the safe,
effective and efficient conduct of the tasks.
 Set out tasks as required for the effective completion of the task.
 Monitor the asphalt paving operations performance to ensure it achieves the required
outcomes.
 Initiate adjustments to civil works practice or job plan to ensure, safe execution of work and
achievement of required outcomes.
 Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded.
 Complete and submit reports as required.
 Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of civil works tasks.

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LEARNING MODULE 06
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MODULE TITLE: Conducting and Monitoring Road Construction Paver Screeding Operations
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the conducting and monitoring of road construction
paver screeding operations in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing,
setting up paver screeds, operating paver screeds, and cleaning up.
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO2. Set up paver screed
LO3. Operate paver screed
LO4. Clean up
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Application of documentation & work instruction
1.2 Safety requirements and Environmental protection
1.3 Application of Signage
1.4 Types & use of plant, tools and equipment
2.1 Equipment adjustment technique
2.2 Screed controls operation
3.1 Safety requirement
3.2 Monitoring & adjusting of Screed
3.3 Methods of correction on paved surface
3.4 Coordination of paving & compacting
3.5 Communication methods
3.6 Application of maintenance operation
LO4. Clean up

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4.2 Safe-keeping of plant, tools and equipment

4.3 Maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
 Group work
 Project work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
applied
 Safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures are
implemented
 Equipment is ensured set to the correct levels to lay material to specifications
 Electronic equipment is ensured set to check level
 Screed controls are ensured set for correct operation
 Site hazards associated with road construction paver screeding operations and the use safe
operating techniques to minimise risks are identified
 Screed is monitored and adjusted where there is deviations during operation to ensure work
remains within specifications
 Faults in the mat are ensured identified and correct action is taken to rectify faults
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 Communication with paver operator is maintained and progress of the job is monitored
 Problems with the base is notified to paver operator
 Maintenance operation is performed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or
organization requirements
LO4. Clean up
 Work area is cleaned and materials are disposed of or recycled in accordance with the project

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LEARNING MODULE 07
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MODULE TITLE: Conduct and Monitor Self-propelled Aggregate Spreader Operations
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the conducting and monitoring of self-propelled
aggregate spreader operations in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing,
operating aggregate spreader, performing hand spreading and spotting duties, carrying out operator
maintenance, relocating aggregate spreader, and cleaning up
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO2. Set up Operate aggregate spreader
LO3. Perform hand spreading and spotting duties
LO5. Relocate aggregate spreader
LO6. Clean up
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Application of documentation & work instruction
1.2 Safety requirements
1.4 Types & use of plant, tools and equipment
2.1 Techniques of start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
2.2 Site condition recorded and reporting system
2.3 Monitoring Truck and calibration of spreader
2.4 Selection and modification of Spreading technique
2.5 Monitoring of spreader speed
3.1 Controlling and monitoring of hand spreading operation
3.2 Application of spotting operation

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4.1 Inspection and regularly servicing of equipments

4.2 Methods of equipment condition reports
5.1 Mobilization of Aggregate spreader
LO6. Clean up
6.3 Store plant, tools and equipment
 Group work
 Project work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
 Application of documentation & work instruction
 Safety requirements
 Application of Signage
 Types & use of plant, tools and equipment
 Environmental protection
 Equipment adjustment technique
 Screed controls operation
 Start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures are ensured carried out by the operator in
accordance with manufacturer’s and site requirements
 Safe operating procedures including operating controls, monitoring gauges and systems, and
conducting safety checks are ensured carried out by the operator
 Aggregate stone size and set equipment are recorded accordingly

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 Truck to spreader and engage securely prior to taking on load is Guided

 Calibration and adjustment of the machine are checked as required
 Spreading technique to meet changing work conditions are selected and modified
 Spreader speed is monitored to ensure aggregate is spread at specified rate
 Safety requirement
 Monitoring & adjusting of Screed
 Methods of correction on paved surface
 Coordination of paving & compacting
 Communication methods
 Application of maintenance operation
 Uniformity of run is checked and corrected as required
 Correct hand spreading method to specifications is used
 Spotting is done in accordance with job specifications
 Inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and/or
organisational requirements are ensured conducted by the operator
 Operator is advised to carry out routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks
 Minor maintenance is carried out
 Equipment condition reports and records are maintained in accordance with organizational
requirements by the operator
 Aggregate spreader is prepared for relocation
 The operator is advised to drive aggregate spreader safely on highways and construction
sites, observing highway code and local safety requirements
LO6. Clean up

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LEARNING MODULE 08
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MODULE TITLE: Conducting and Monitoring Road Surface Treatment Operations
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module specifies the competence required to conduct and monitor
road surface treatment and sealing operations. It includes planning, initiate and overseeing execution
of tasks and preparation of reports.
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO1. Plan and prepared for sealing operations
LO2. Initiate sealing tasks
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 safety requirement
1.2 Application of relevant documentation.
1.3 Types of asphalt treatment operations
1.4 Types and use of plant and equipment
1.5 Information communication.
1.6 Preparation of work program.
1.8 Types and placement of sealing operations.
1.8.1 Single or double or triple asphalt surface treatment work
1.8.1 Monitor Otto Seal,
1.8.2 Sand Seal,
1.8.3 Slurry Seal
2.1 Preparation and mobilization of resources.
2.2 Information flow systems.
2.3 Organization of activities.

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3.1 Adjustment and Monitored sealing operations

3.2 Inspecting and recording of Plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirement.
4.1 Reporting and recording system.
4.2 Improve techniques and recommendations.
 Group work
 Project work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
 Compliance documentation tasks relevant to the work activity are accessed, interpreted and
applied.
 Types asphalt treatment are identified as per the design specification
 Types plant and equipment requirement as per the job requirement are identified
 The specific task information and requirements relevant to civil works tasks are accessed and
shared with team members.
 A job plan is prepared, in conjunction with relevant team members, which makes best use of
the available resources and meets the task requirements.
 The necessary resources for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks are acquired
and made available as per the design and specification requirement.
 Clear and timely instructions are issued to team members and others involved, for the safe,
effective and efficient conduct of the tasks.
 Tasks are set out as required for the effective completion of the tasks.
 The sealing operations performance is monitored to ensure it achieves the required
outcomes.
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work and achievement of required outcomes.

 Plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are ensured carried out and recorded.
 Reports are completed and submitted as required.
 Changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of civil works tasks are
recommended.
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MODULE TITLE: Conducting Reinforcement Dowels and Tie Bars
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module specifies the competence required in constructing
reinforcement dowels and tie bars for concrete pavement.
LEARNING OUT COMES

LO2. Set up and test equipment
LO3. Cut material
LO4. Heat and bend material
LO5. Complete work and clean up
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Application of work instructions
1.4 Types and use of Plant, tools and equipment
1.5 Assessment of Material requirements
1.6 Environmental protection
2.1 Locating and selecting of fire extinguisher
2.2 Safety and OHS requirements
2.3 Purging of Lines

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2.4 Inspection and maintenance of equipment

2.5 Selection of pressures and cutting tips.
LO3. Cut material
3.1 Preparation of material
3.2 Lighting of Torch and adjusting flame
3.3 Techniques of cutting
4.1 Material preparation
4.2 Lighting of torch
4.3 Heating of material
4.4 Bending techniques
5.1 Switching off procedures
 Group work
 Project work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
are obtained, confirmed and applied
 Safety requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies
 Signage/barricade requirements are identified and implemented
 Plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks are selected and ensured to be consistent with
the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults rectified or reported prior
to commencement
 Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and/or specifications
 Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely
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 Environmental protection requirements are identified for the project in accordance with
environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied
 Correct fire extinguisher is selected and located to be readily accessible prior to and during
operations
 Regulators are attached to Oxy and Acetylene bottles in accordance with manufacturers’
specifications and OHS regulations
 Lines are purges to manufacturers’ recommendations prior to lighting up
 Equipment is tested for leaks and corrective action undertaken or faults reported
 Correct pressures and cutting tips are selected in accordance with material to be cut and
manufacturers’ specifications
LO3. Cut material
 Material is accurately marked and secured or clamped ready for cutting
 Torch is lit correctly and safely according to manufacturers’ specifications
 Setting of flame is adjusted for cutting to manufacturers’ recommendations
 Correct cutting position is adopted during cutting to set out mark
 Material is accurately marked and secured to clamped ready for cutting
 Heat is applied to specified material and weakening effects of the heating process are
minimized
 Material is bent to specification and correctly cooled
 Torch is switched off according to manufacturers’ specifications
 Gas supply is shut off according to manufacturers’ specifications
 Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with
legislation/regulations/codes of practice and job specification
manufacturers’ recommendations and standard work practices

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LEARNING MODULE 10
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MODULE TITLE: Constructing Joints
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module specifies the competence required to construct transverse,
longitudinal, expansion and construction joints. This unit includes the identification of spacing of joints
and tie bars.
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO2. Identify spacing of tie bars for transverse contraction joints
LO3. Identify spacing of tie bars for longitudinal joints
LO4. Identify spacing of tie bars for construction joints
LO5. Identify spacing of tie bars
LO6. Cut material
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.3 Application of Signage/barricade
1.5 Material quantity requirement
1.6 Identification of appropriate materials
2.1 Types & conditions of slab & load transfer
2.2 Effects of longitudinal slab movement
2.3 Use of dowel bars
2.4 Identification of joint shape and sealant properties
3.1 Reading & interpretation of working drawing
3.2 Tying of longitudinal joints
3.3 Placing of tie bars.
4.1 Dowelling & butting of joints
4.2 Sawing & sealing of transverse & longitudinal construction joints
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4.3 Anchoring of tie bars

5.1 Application of tie bar spacing
LO6. Cut material
6.1 Material preparation
6.2 Lighting of torch & adjusting of flame
6.3 Techniques of cutting
7.1 Torch & gas supply switching off procedures
 Group work
 Project work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
 Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the
requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior
to commencement
 Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely
handled and located ready for use
 Type of slab, type of load transfer is identified
 Effect of longitudinal slab movement on sealant and load transfer, maximum slab length, the
amount of cracking and use of random joint spacing; are considered in the identification of
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 Dowel bars are used for load transfer across the joint
 Joint shape and sealant properties are identified.
 Slab width is identified. (widths up to and including 15 feet have performed satisfactorily
without a longitudinal joint)
 Longitudinal joints are tied with tie bars
 Tie bars are mechanically inserted and placed at mid-depth.
 5/8” x 40” or ½” x 32” bars are used when Grade 60 steel is used.
 Joints are dowelled and butted
 Transverse construction joints are sawed and sealed
 Tie bars are designed to carry the load transfer for 10” thick pavement
 Keyway is used for pavement with 10’ or more
 Tie bars are anchored firmly
 Tie bars are mechanically installed or installed as 2 part threaded tie bar and splice coupler
system.
 Longitudinal construction joint is sawed and sealed.
 Width is ¾” or more
 Filler material is placed ¾ to 1’ below the slab surface
 Tie bar spacing for expansion joints is in accordance with specifications
LO6. Cut material
 Material is accurately marked and secured or clamped ready for cutting
 Setting of flame is adjusted for cutting to manufacturers’ recommendations
 Correct cutting position is adopted during cutting to set out mark
 Torch is switched off according to manufacturers’ specifications
 Gas supply is shut off according to manufacturers’ specifications

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LEARNING MODULE 11
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MODULE TITLE: Monitoring Construction of Concrete Slab
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the knowledge, attitudes and skills required to monitor
construction of concrete slabs (JRCP, CRCP, and JUCP).
LEARNING OUT COMES

LO2. Conduct pre paving inspection
LO3. Receive and dispatch concrete
LO4. Place, compact and vibrate the concrete
LO5. Screed/level concrete
LO5. Clean up
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.3 Application signage requirements
1.4 Types and uses of plant, tools and equipment
1.5 Environmental protection requirements
2.1 Inspection of base course stability
2.2 Checking of finished grad
2.3 Checking Steel reinforcement placement
2.4 Coating of dowels
3.1 Checking and Inspection of equipments
3.2 Transportation of concrete
3.3 Techniques and methods of discharging concrete
3.4 Testing of concrete during construction
4.1 Techniques of placing concrete
4.2 Methods of consolidating concrete

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4.3 Checking finished levels

5.1 Techniques of paving concrete
LO6. Clean up
6.1 Cleaning work area
 Group work
 Project work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
 Plant, tools and equipment are selected consistent with the requirements of the job, checked
for serviceability and any faults rectified or reported prior to commencement
 Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled
and located ready for use
 Base course stability is checked/tested
 Elevation is checked
 Steel reinforcement placement are checked
 Dowels are slightly coated with grease or other substance over their entire length
 Delivery advice is checked for accuracy to ordered material
 Concrete delivery vehicle is directed to location of discharge
 Concrete is discharged via chute into wheelbarrow, kibble, pump or hopper

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 Consistency is checked by slump test

 Concrete is placed in horizontal layers into location to levels as indicated by markers, level
pegs or lines
 Height of vertical drop of concrete is minimized to avoid segregation of concrete materials
 Poured concrete is consolidated during process using approved compaction or vibration
method
 Finished levels are checked against datum using appropriate leveling device
 Concrete is screened to correct levels and/or grades using appropriate straight edged
tool/formwork mounted screed
LO6. Clean up
manufacturers’ recommendations and standard work practices Plant, tools and equipment are
cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturers’
recommendations and standard work practices

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LEARNING MODULE 12
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MODULE TITLE: Conducting and Monitoring Patching Operations
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module specifies the competence required to operate a patching truck
and its associated equipment to apply bituminous materials in patch form for the repair of existing
pavement surfaces. It includes the minimum criteria for competency assessment. This unit includes
positioning the truck, operating the mixing process and filing the pothole or defect.
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO2. Set up patching truck
LO3. Repair damaged surfaces
LO5. Clean up
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.3 Application signage requirements
1.4 Types and uses of plant, tools and equipment
2.1 Inspection of equipment
2.2 Protection of material from contamination
2.3 Determination of standard emulsion
3.1 Start up, park and shut down procedures
3.2 Setting up of truck & boom
3.3 Techniques of removing dust and debris
3.4 Material patching techniques
3.5 Assessment of quantities of materials and additives
3.6 Monitoring of repairing operations
4.1 Inspection of fault
4.2 Maintaining boom and tank

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4.3 Routine operational servicing techniques

4.4 Reporting & recording equipment condition
LO5. Clean up
 Group work
 Project work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
relevant to the tasks are obtained, confirmed and applied to the allotted task
 Safety requirements are obtained from the site safety plan and organizational policies and
procedures, confirmed and applied to the allotted task
 Signage requirements are identified and obtained from the project traffic management plan
and implemented
 Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of
the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported
 Environmental protection requirements are identified from the project environmental
management plan, confirmed and applied to the allotted task
 Pre-operational checks are carried out in accordance with organization, manufacturer or site
authorized procedures
 Operating components of the truck are checked for serviceability
 Tank is checked for prevention of contamination
 Tank is filled with the required materials to perform repair operations
 Standard mix of emulsion is determined ready for application
 Start up, park, shut down procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturers’ and
site requirements
 Truck is positioned according to the range of the boom
 Boom is positioned manually or automatically over the area to be repaired
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 Area to be repaired is blown free of dust and debris

 Patching material is applied to the defective area under the pressure of compressed air
 Material quantities and additives are measured, calculated and recorded for each site
 Repairing operations are conducted, controlled and monitored to ensure that materials are
placed to specification
 Fault finding inspections are conducted in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and
organizational requirements
 Boom and tank are maintained in good working order
 Routine operational servicing and lubrication tasks are carried out to manufacturers’ and
organizational requirements
 Equipment condition reports and records are maintained in accordance with organizational
requirements
LO5. Clean up

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LEARNING MODULE 13
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MODULE TITLE: Conducting and Monitoring Pavement Recycling Operations

MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the conducting and monitoring (pavement recycling) of
profile planer operations in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing,
conducting profile planer pre-operational checks, operating profile planer, selecting, removing and
fitting attachments, relocating the profile planer, carrying out profile planer operator maintenance, and
cleaning up.
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO2. Conduct profile planer pre-operational checks
LO3. Operate profile planer
LO4. Select, remove and fit attachments
LO5. Relocate the profile planer
LO6. Carry out profile planer operator maintenance
LO7. Clean up
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Application of relevant documentations
1.2 Application of Safety requirement
1.3 Application of signage requirements
1.1 Pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures
1.2Profile planer operations
3.1 Applications of safety requirements in profile planer operations
3.2 Profile planer operating techniques
4.1 Types & uses of attachments
4.2 Operational techniques of
4.3 Safe-keeping of attachments

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5.1 Mobilization techniques of profile planer

6.1 Profile planer maintenance techniques
6.2 Inspection techniques of profile planer
6.3 Removing techniques of defective parts
6.4 Preparation of regular ed maintenance program
LO7. Clean up
7.1 Clearing work area
 Group work
 Project work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
applied
 Safety requirements from the site safety plan and organizational policies and procedures are
implemented
 Pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures are ensured carried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s and/or site specific requirements by the operator
 Profile planer controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, brakes and
manoeuvrability for serviceability and rectify and report any faults are checked
 Site hazards associated with profile planer operations are identified and safe operating
techniques to minimise risk are used
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manufacturer’s design specifications while achieving specified tolerances are ensured

identified and applied
 Profile planer is operated to work instructions
 Profile planer is operated to remove material to an agreed line and level within specified
tolerances
 Attachment for the task is selected
 Attachment is ensured removed and fitted according to manufacturer’s manual and site
requirements
 Attachment is tested to ensure correct fitting and operation
 Attachment is used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and design limits
 Removed attachments are cleaned and stored in designated location
 Profile planer is moved safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic
management requirements
 Profile planer is prepared for relocation
 Profile planer is parked safely, prepared for maintenance and shutdown
 Inspection and fault finding is conducted
 Defective parts are removed and replaced safely and effectively
 Regular programmed maintenances tasks are carried out
LO7. Clean up

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LEARNING MODULE 14
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MODULE TITLE: Monitoring Rigid Pavement Work Activities
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the knowledge, attitude and skills required to monitor
rigid road surfacing construction and maintenance works. The unit include confirming construction
performance measures, monitoring process of operation and time schedule, monitor quality of the
work , handle site problems, compare outputs and report progress
LEARNING OUT COMES
LO1. Confirm construction performance measures
LO2. Monitor process of operation and time schedule
LO3. Monitor quality of the work
LO4. Handle site problems
LO5. Compare outputs and report progress
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Road surfacing applications
1.2 Service level of roads
1.3 Quality and quantity of work
1.4 Environmental and development factors
1.6 Road surfacing operations
1.7 Monitoring operations
1.8 Construction process and sequence of operations
1.9 Monitoring of progress of work activities
3.1 Application of design standard & specification
3.2 Investigating the quality & accessibility of construction materials
4.1 Current and potential problems investigation techniques
4.2 Reporting methods
4.3 Solving techniques of scarcity of construction materials
4.4 Rectification of quality problems
4.5 Scheduling of activities
5.1 Monitoring & reporting of construction materials usage & executed work

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 Group work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
Assessment Criteria
 Road surfacing requirements are identified
 Stakeholder requirements that affect roads quality are identified.
 Work quality and quantity requirements are identified.
 Environmental and development factors that impact the road are identified
 Ensure that the road surfacing work types, loads and sequence of operations are identified
and accurate estimates of project schedules are made.
 Monitoring operations are applied
 Construction process and sequence of operations are coordinated
 The progress of the work activities are monitored with respect to the time schedule.
 Ensure the road surfacing is performed according to the design standard
 Ensure the availability of appropriate construction materials are used as per the design
specification for each construction work.
 Make sure the carpentry works are performed according to the design standard
 Check the concrete & masonry works are performed according to the design standard
 Make certain the maintenance works are performed according to the design standard
 Ensure the drainage structures are performed according to the design standard
 Ensure Quality of work activities and the result of delivers/outcomes are as per the design
specification requirement.
 Current and potential problems are identified and investigated.
 Investigation results and recommendations are reported
 Scarcity of construction materials are solved
 The quality problems are rectified according to the design specification.
 Activity flows using time and activity schedules are compared and the problems are solved

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 Construction materials used are monitored daily.

 Construction materials used and the work executed are compared
 The executed work is calculated and then reported according to organizational procedures.

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MODULE TITLE: Applying Quality Control
NOMINAL DURATION: 15 Hrs
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in applying
quality control in road construction and maintenance work and activities.
LEARNING OUT COMES

LO1. Establish quality standards
LO2. Assess quality of service delivered
LO3. Record information
LO4. Study causes of quality deviations
LO5. Complete documentation
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Develop quality standard procedures for road construction and maintenance
2.1 Assessing quality of services delivered against the standard
3.1 Information management on road construction and maintenance projects
4.1 Investigating quality deviations
4.1.1 Causes
4.1.2 Preventive action
5.1 Recording, reporting and storage of information
 Group work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
 Demonstration
 Observation
 simulation

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Assessment Criteria
 Quality standard procedures for road construction and maintenance work and activities are
developed and agreed upon.
 Quality standard procedures are documented in accordance with the organization policy.
 Standard procedures are introduced to organizational staff / personnel.
 Standard procedures are revised / updated when necessary
 Services delivered are checked against organization quality standards and specifications.
 Service delivered are evaluated using the appropriate evaluation parameters and in
accordance with organization standards.
 Causes of any identified faults are identified and corrective actions are taken in accordance
with organization policies and procedures
 Basic information on the quality performance is recorded in accordance with organization
procedures.
 Records of work quality are maintained according to the requirements of the organization.
 Causes of deviations from final outputs or services are investigated and reported in
accordance with organization procedures.
 Suitable preventive action is recommended based on organization quality standards and
identified causes of deviation from specified quality standards of final service or output.
 Information on quality and other indicators of service performance is recorded.
 All service processes and outcomes are recorded.
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LEARNING MODULE 16
Provider
MODULE TITLE: Leading small teams
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes to lead small teams
including setting and maintaining team and individual performance standards.
LEARNING OUT COMES

LO1. Provide team leadership
LO2. Assign responsibilities
LO3. Set performance expectations for team members

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LO4. Supervised team performance

MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Creating team
1.1.1 By coaching
1.1.2 Empowering
1.1.3 Assisting
2.1 Allocate duties and responsibilities to team members
3.1 Performance indicators
3.1.1 Work out put
3.1.2 Work quality
3.1.3 Team participation
3.1.4 Compliance with workplace protocols
3.1.5 Safety
3.1.6 Customer service
4.1 Set performance indicator
4.2 Evaluate against indicators
4.3 Communicate
 Group work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
 Demonstration
 Observation
Assessment Criteria
 Work requirements are identified and presented to team members
 Reasons for instructions and requirements are communicated to team members
 Team members’ queries and concerns are recognized, discussed and dealt with
 Duties and responsibilities are allocated having regard to the skills, knowledge and aptitude
required to properly undertake the assigned task and according to company policy
 Duties are allocated having regard to individual preference, domestic and personal
considerations, whenever possible

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 Performance expectations are established based on client needs and according to
assignment requirements
 Performance expectations are based on individual team members duties and area of
responsibility
 Performance expectations are discussed and disseminated to individual team members
 Monitoring of performance takes place against defined performance criteria and/or
assignment instructions and corrective action taken if required
 Team members are provided with feedback, positive support and advice on strategies to
overcome any deficiencies
 Performance issues which cannot be rectified or addressed within the team are referenced to
appropriate personnel according to employer policy
 Team members are kept informed of any changes in the priority allocated to assignments or
tasks which might impact on client/customer needs and satisfaction
 Team operations are monitored to ensure that employer/ client needs and requirements are
met
 Follow-up communication is provided on all issues affecting the team
 All relevant documentation is completed in accordance with company procedures
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LEARNING MODULE 17 Provider
MODULE TITLE: Leading Workplace Communication
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to lead in
the dissemination and discussion of information and issues in the workplace.
LEARNING OUT COMES

LO1. Communicate information about workplace process
LO2. Lead workplace discussion
LO3. Identify and communicate issues arising in the workplace
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Set work communication method
1.2 Organizing and analyzing information
1.3 Recording and storing information
2.1 Respond to work place issues promptly

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3.1 Identify issues
3.2 Organize information for communication
3.3 Provide appropriate information
 Group work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
 Demonstration
 Observation
Assessment Criteria
 Appropriate communication method is selected
 Multiple operations involving several topics areas are communicated accordingly
 Questions are used to gain extra information
 Correct sources of information are identified
 Information is selected and organized correctly
 Verbal and written reporting is undertaken when required
 Communication skills are maintained in all situations
 Response to workplace issues are sought
 Response to workplace issues are provided immediately
 Constructive contributions are made to workplace discussions on such issues as production,
quality and safety
 Goals/objectives and action plan undertaken in the workplace are communicated.
 Issues and problems are identified as they arise
 Information regarding problems and issues are organized coherently to ensure clear and
effective communication
 Dialogue is initiated with appropriate staff/personnel
 Communication problems and issues are raised as they arise

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LEARNING MODULE 18
Provider
MODULE TITLE: Improving Business Practice
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in
promoting, improving and growing business operations.
LEARNING OUT COMES

LO1. Diagnose the business
LO2. Benchmark the business
LO3. Develop plans to improve business performance
LO4. Develop marketing and promotional plans
LO5. Develop business plans
LO6. Implement and monitor plan
MODULE CONTENTS:
1.1 Business study
1.2 SWOT analysis
2.1 Select benchmark source
2.2 Establish key indicators
2.3 Indentify areas of improvement
3.1 Listing required improvements
3.2 Cost-benefit ratio analysis
3.3 Establish ranking criteria
3.4 Action plan preparation
4.1 Vision statement, objective and target setting
4.2 Conduct market research
4.3 Market computation analysis
4.4 Develop promotional tools
5.1 Technique to increase clients and product
5.1.1 Analyze yield per existing client
5.1.2 Establish ranking criteria
5.1.3 Implementing action plan
6.1 Monitoring techniques

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 Group work
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Methods
 Written test
 Demonstration
 Observation
Assessment Criteria
 Data required for diagnosis is determined and acquired
 Competitive advantage of the business is determined from the data
 SWOT analysis of the data is undertaken
 Sources of relevant benchmarking data are identified
 Key indicators for benchmarking are selected in consultation with key stakeholders
 Like indicators of own practice are compared with benchmark indicators
 Areas for improvement are identified
 A consolidated list of required improvements is developed
 Cost-benefit ratios for required improvements are determined
 Work flow changes resulting from proposed improvements are determined
 Proposed improvements are ranked according to agreed criteria
 An action plan to implement the top ranked improvements is developed and agreed
 Organizational structures are checked to ensure they are suitable
 The practice vision statement is reviewed
 Practice objectives are developed/reviewed
 Target markets are identified/refined
 Market research data is obtained
 Competitor analysis is obtained
 Market position is developed/reviewed
 Practice brand is developed
 Benefits of practice/practice products/services are identified
 Promotion tools are selected/developed

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 Plans to increase yield per existing client are developed
 Plans to add new clients are developed
 Proposed plans are ranked according to agreed criteria
 An action plan to implement the top ranked plans is developed and agreed
 Practice work practices are reviewed to ensure they support growth plans
 Implementation plan is developed in consultation with all relevant stakeholders
 Indicators of success of the plan are agreed
 Implementation is monitored against agreed indicators
 Implementation is adjusted as required

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Annex: Resource Requirements
CON RDS3 M01 0311 Conducting and Monitoring Road Pavement Construction
Item Description/ Recommended Ratio
Category/Item Quantity
No. Specifications (Item: Learner)
A. Learning Materials
1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
4. Journals/Publication/Magazines
B. Learning Facilities & Infrastructure
1. Lecture Room 8mx10m 1 1:25
2. Library
3. Work area 100mx100m 1 1:25
C. Consumable Materials
1. Gravel 30m3 6:5
2. Rock 30m3 6:5
3. Sand 15m3 3:5
4. Blended materials 30m3 6:5
5. Stabilized materials 5m3 1:5
6. Quarried products 30m3 6:5
D. Tools and Equipments
1. Rollers 1pcs 1:25
2. Graders 1pcs 1:25
3. Skid-steers 1pcs 1:25
4. Backhoes 1pcs 1:25
5. Paver 1pcs 1:25
6. Excavators 1pcs 1:25
7. Front end loaders 1pcs 1:25
8. Tip-trucks 1pcs 1:25
9. Water carts 1pcs 1:25
10. Shovels 10pcs 2:5
11. Leveling equipment 5sets 1:1
12. String lines 1 roll=100meters 10roll 2:5
13. Crowbars 10pcs 2:5
14. Tape measures 10pcs 2:5
15. Handsaws 10pcs 2:5
16. Cutting knives 10pcs 2:5
17. Hammers 10pcs 2:5
18. Trowels 25pcs 1:1
19. Formwork As required

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CON RDS3 M02 0311 Conducting and Monitoring of Asphalt Concrete Production
1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
1. Lecture Room 10m x6m 1 1:25
1 Aggregates Different size
2 Asphalt
3 Fuel
4 Oil and lubricants
D. Tools and Equipment
All heavy Equipment indicated bellow
1
will be observed on site
2 Asphalt Plat
3 Light plant
4 Dump track
5 Loader
CON RDS3 M03 0311 Conducting and Monitoring of Bitumen Sprayer Operations
1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books

1 Work area 50mx50m
2 Lecture Room 10m x6m 1 1:25
1 Asphalt Different type
2 Fuel

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1
2 Asphalt Distributor
3 Hand Spray
4 Kittle
Etc.
CON RDS3 M04 0311 Conducting and Monitoring of Asphalt Paver Operations
1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
2 Work area 20mx20m 1:25
1 Asphalt
2 Aggregate Different size
3 Fuel
1
2 Paver
3 Cart, spade, wreck, rope,
4 Dump truck

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CON RDS3 M05 0311 Conducting and Monitoring Asphalt Concrete Paving Operations
1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
2 Work area 50mx50m 1 1:25
Asphalt
Aggregate Different size
Fuel
Oil and lubricants
Paver
Cart, spade, wreck, rope,
Compaction equipment standard 1 1:25
Dump truck
CON RDS3 M07 0311 Conduct and Monitor Self-propelled Aggregate Spreader Operations
1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
1 Work site

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2 Lecture Room 10m x6m 1 1:25

Aggregate
Fuel
Oil and lubricants
All heavy Equipment indicated bellow standard
1 1:25
Aggregate Spreader standard 1 1:25
Cart, spade, wreck, rope, 1 1:1
Dump truck standard 1 1:25
Wheel barrow standard 1 1:25
compactor standard 1 1:25

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CON RDS3 M08 0311 Conducting and Monitoring Road Surface Treatment Operations
1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
2 Work site
Asphalt
Aggregate
Fuel
Oil and lubricants
Aggregate Spreader
Asphalt distributor
Dump truck

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CON RDS3 M09 0311 Conducting Reinforcement Dowels and Tie Bars
1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
1 Work area
100ber
bar 1:5
ga
Bar bender
Bar cuter

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CON RDS3 M10 0311 Constructing Joints

1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
Cement/lime 50kg 1:5
Sand,water 30m3 1:5
Jointing tool standard 5 1:1
Shovel standard 5 1:1
Batching box standard 1 1:5
Trowel standard 5 1;1
Meter standard 5 1:1

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CON RDS3 M11 0311 Monitoring Construction of Concrete Slab

1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
Work area
Cement, sand, aggregate, water ,bar
Concrete mixing machine
Truck mixer
Cart, spade, rope,
Sprit level
Slump con(with necessary tools),
mold, Straight edge,
Batching box
CON RDS3 M12 0311 Conducting and Monitoring Patching Operations

1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
Work area
Aggregate ,cement, sand
lime

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Bitumen ,oil,fule
Asphalt distributor
Dump truck
CON RDS3 M13 0311 Conducting and Monitoring Pavement Recycling Operations
1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
1 Cored asphalt concrete
Milling machine
Batching plant
CON RDS3 M14 0311 Monitoring Rigid Pavement Work Activities

1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books

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Work area
Cement ,sand, aggregate,
Bar
water
Concrete mixer standard 1 1:25
Shovel standard 1 1:1
Player standard 1 1:1
Trowel standard 1 1:1
Bucket standard 1 1:5
Batching box standard 1 1:25
Meter standard 1 1:1
Tray square standard 1 1:1
Sprit level standard 1 1:1
Concrete mixer standard 1 1:25
CON RDS3 M15 0311 Applying Quality Control

1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
2. Library
3. Laboratory Material testing
4. (etc.)
CON RDS3 M16 0311 Leading small teams


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1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
2. Library
3. (etc.)
CON RDS3 M17 0311 Leading Workplace Communication

1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books
2. Library
3. (etc.)
CON RDS3 M18 0311 Improving Business Practice

1. TTLM
2. Textbooks
3. Reference Books

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2. Library
3. (etc.)

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Acknowledgement
The Ministry of Education wishes to extend thanks and appreciation to the many representatives of
business, industry, academe and government agencies who donated their time and expertise to the
development of this Model Curriculum for the TVET Program
Rigid and Flexible Road Surfacing Level III .
The trainers (who developed and revised the curriculum)
1 Sinafik mollaligne
2 Meseret tesfa
This model curriculum was developed and revised on the November, 2015 at _D/TABOR.

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CON RDS3 13 1110 Conduct and Monitor Pavement Recycling Operations

1.3. Duration of the TVET-Program

1.4. Qualification Level and Certification

1.5. Target Groups

1.7 Entry Requirements

1.8 Mode of Delivery

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CON RDS3 16 1110 Lead Small CON RDS3 Leading 20hrs

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1.10 Institutional Assessment

Techniques or tools for obtaining information about trainees’ achievement include

1.11 TVET Trainers Profile

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3.3.2 Material spreading and watering

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1.5 Information Communications

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 Material is stored ready for dispatch and loading

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LO3. Load sprayer

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LO7. Carry out operation

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 Introduce correct amount of cutter

 Maintain spray bars and nozzles in good working order

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3.4 Safety requirement

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4.2 Safe-keeping of plant, tools and equipment

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4.1 Inspection and regularly servicing of equipments

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3.1 Adjustment and Monitored sealing operations

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work and achievement of required outcomes.

LEARNING OUT COMES

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