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CPCCDE3016A
Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply risk management strategies

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency supports the induction procedure for specialist demolition workers before beginning work on site. Specialist demolition workers dismantle and demolish public, residential, commercial and industrial buildings and structures of all types, including chemical processing plants, and process the resulting materials for salvage, recycling and waste disposal.

This unit does not replace requirements for completion of construction work health and safety units.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify hazards common to demolition work, as well as undiscovered hazards that may arise during the course of work on demolition sites; and to assess risks and apply risk management strategies according to compliance and workplace requirements.

Demolition hazards include those relating to:

demolition work health and safety (WHS)

public health and safety

contamination of the environment.

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Prerequisites

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace by observation of the identification of hazards on demolition sites and the application of risk management strategies.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply information, standards and specifications relevant to the identification of hazards and application of risk management strategies on demolition sites

comply with site safety plan and the requirements of WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures and quality requirements

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to identify hazards and apply risk management strategies on demolition sites.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit:

must be in the context of the work environment

must meet relevant compliance requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

realistic tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

information relevant to each task, such as safety data sheets.

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using a combination of the following methods:

direct observation of tasks in real work conditions

questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

learning skills to:

evaluate own actions and make judgements about performance and necessary improvements

recognise signs indicating undiscovered or unpredicted hazards on a demolition site, for example buried asbestos

respond to change, such as differences in work site environmental and sustainability requirements

numeracy skills to:

interpret scales on demolition plans and drawings

measure site boundaries and exclusion zones

oral communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, and share information

report risks and hazards on the work site, including faults in tools, equipment and materials

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

reading skills to:

interpret documentation, including drawings and specifications

understand written instructions, procedures and signage

writing skills to complete simple equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

demolition methods and procedures

general construction terminology

hazards occurring and risk management strategies used on demolition sites

types of plant, tools and equipment applicable to demolition tasks, and:

applications of each tool or piece of equipment

maintenance requirements

safe methods of operation for different demolition tasks

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Hazards that may cause trips, falls or falling objects must include:

equipment failure

movement of loads

partial demolition of building elements

pits

plant, tools and equipment and associated cables, hoses and lines

penetrations:

floor

roof

wall

stacked or stored debris, materials and waste

structural instability of building

uncleared rubble and accumulated loads on suspended slabs

working at heights.

Hazardous substances must include:

asbestos

flammable or toxic residues in pipework and storage tanks

lead-based paints

ozone depleting substances

polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

silica.

Structural composition and integrity of structures must include:

effect of fire on hazardous materials

fire-damaged structures

load-bearing ability of structural elements due to build-up of demolition debris

partially demolished building elements with sharp protrusions

pre- and post-tensioned concrete structures

precast components

ruinous structures

severely corroded, deteriorated or degraded structures

special structures

termite damaged structures.

Services:

must include:

air

chemical product (fuel)

electricity

electrical distribution assets

gas

hydraulic

services specific to manufacturing processes

steam

telecommunications

wastewater

water

may be:

overhead

underground

disconnected

live:

services adjacent to demolition site

services required during demolition process

located within structural elements

temporary

undocumented:

extensions

relocations.

Hazards that may cause fire or explosions are:

chemical-containing drums

dust, including coal, flour, wheat and sugar

hot work

flammable residues in pipework and storage tanks

pressurised containers:

fire extinguishers

gas cylinders

hydraulic accumulators

underground storage tanks.

Undiscovered hazards may include but are not limited to:

asbestos

biological waste, including animal faeces

chemicals

contaminated soils

process waste

syringes

termite damage

underground storage tanks.

Stormwater management may include:

contamination

discharge from site

sediment control.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Issues relating to the age and integrity of buildings and structures, and construction methods and materials used, are identified and applied to review of potential risks. 
Approved demolition plan and safe work method statements (SWMS) are reviewed and information relating to hazards and risk management strategies is applied to participation in job briefing according to work role requirements. 
Job roles and responsibilities for people involved in the project are identified and clarified according to workplace procedures. 

Forms

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