Description
Lay the stabilising courses that support a road. Lay the road base, which enhances the drainage properties of the road, and a sub-base if called for. Use the correct material for this, usually a mix of aggregates or local secondary materials, sometimes with some binding agents added.
Alternative labels
lay base course
laying road base
base course laying
base courses laying
lay road base
road base laying
construct road base
construction of road base
laying of base courses
laying base course
laying base courses
road base construction
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Lay base courses is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Civil engineering worker: Civil engineering workers perform tasks concerning the cleaning and preparation of construction sites for civil engineering projects. This includes the work on building and maintenance of roads, railways and dams.
Road construction worker: Road construction workers perform road construction on earthworks, substructure works and the pavement section of the road. They cover the compacted soil with one or more layers. Road construction workers usually lay a stabilising bed of sand or clay first before adding asphalt or concrete slabs in order to finish a road.
Optional skill
Lay base courses is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Road construction supervisor: Road construction supervisors monitor the construction and maintenance of roads. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Road maintenance worker: Road maintenance workers perform routine inspections of roads, and are sent out to perform repairs when called for. They patch potholes, cracks and other damage in roads.
References
- Lay base courses – ESCO
