004 Reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials

This unit is designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to backfill an excavation. The candidate will be able to identify the different types of footway and carriageway, and their construction layers, to select appropriate materials for use as backfill, and to backfill the excavation safely to the correct level. They will also be able to identify and dispose correctly and safely of surplus materials, and materials that cannot be re-used.

Learning Outcome 1 Understand how to identify different types of footway and carriageway
Learning Outcome 2 Select materials for backfill
Learning Outcome 3 Understand how to select materials for backfill
Learning Outcome 4 Backfill the excavation
Learning Outcome 5 Understand how to backfill an excavation
Learning Outcome 6 Dispose of surplus materials
Learning Outcome 7 Understand how to dispose of surplus materials
Learning Outcome 8 Follow safe working practices