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CPCCDE3017A
Select and use hand tools and equipment for demolition tasks

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency supports demolition workers who perform demolition tasks, such as removing fixtures and fittings, ceilings, walls, floors and floor support systems of all types of buildings using hand tools and equipment.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and use hand tools and equipment safely and effectively to complete individual demolition tasks.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 selection and use of hand tools and equipment and completion of on-site demolition tasks as part of a team.

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

A person should demonstrate the ability to:

complete five on-site demolition tasks safely and effectively, using appropriate combinations of tools and equipment, to perform at least one of each of the following tasks:

knocking down structures

loading out rubbish

pulling apart equipment

removing fixtures and fittings

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications

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

comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to safely and effectively use demolition tools and equipment for their appropriate application, ensuring:

there is no damage to tools or equipment

work is completed to specification

compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes.

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:

an induction procedure

realistic tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

hand tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

learning skills to:

evaluate own actions and make judgements about performance and necessary improvements

recognise signs indicating undiscovered hazards on a demolition site, for example presence of termites

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

numeracy skills to:

check levels of lubricants in equipment

perform measurements and calculations associated with work, such as when determining specified length of wall to be removed

oral communication skills to:

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

report 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 pre-operational checklists and simple equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

general construction terminology

hazards that may exist or arise on demolition sites, including those associated with the use of demolition tools and equipment

procedures for:

environmentally friendly waste management

managing risks and hazards on demolition sites

sorting and storing reusable and recyclable materials

types of information required to plan and prepare for safe and effective completion of demolition tasks

types of portable power tools, hand tools and equipment applicable to demolition tasks, including:

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.

Information may include:

advice and guidelines relating to regulatory and legislative requirements for using demolition tools and equipment

current Australian standards relating to using demolition hand tools and equipment

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

job safety analyses (JSA)

memos

plans, drawings and specifications

procedures relating to the use of demolition tools and equipment

quality requirements

safe work method statements (SWMS)

safety data sheets (SDS)

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Work health and safety requirements must comply with state or territory legislation and regulations and demolition project safety plan and may include:

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation procedures

manual handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor

hazard control

identification of hazardous materials and substances and relevant safe handling or quarantining procedures for each, including:

animal residue

asbestos

dust

lead

lead-based paints

pesticide residue

personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

use of safe operating procedures, including operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

equipment tagging

fall protection

identification and preparation of access and egress points

identification of equipment guarding and cut-off switches

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others.

Environmental requirements may include:

management of:

clean-up

dust

energy use

noise

vibration

waste

water use

sedimentation control

stormwater quality.

Hand tools and equipment may include:

hand tools, such as:

bars:

crow

pinch

bolt cutters

hacksaws

hammers

handsaws

jack hammers, electric and pneumatic

picks and mattocks

pliers

power drills and saws

shovels and spades

sledge hammers

spanners

wrenches

equipment, such as:

brooms

exhaust fans

pallet trolleys

safety equipment, including:

barricades

fall prevention

PPE

scaffolds

signs

props, such as:

acrows

trishores

vacuums

wheelbarrows.

Hazards associated with individual demolition tasks may include:

hazards identified in project demolition plan

unpredicted hazards uncovered as a result of prior work completed on site, such as:

buried asbestos waste

fire damage

termite damage

undocumented new or relocated services, including electrical wiring.

Demolition tasks:

must include:

knocking down structures

loading out rubbish

dismantling equipment

removing fixtures and fittings

may be performed:

at ground level

at heights

in confined spaces

on new construction sites

on existing structures being removed, renovated or extended, which involves the complete or partial removal of components

over water

under water

underground.

Pre-operational checks may include:

hydraulic fluid

levels of lubricants

water.

Communication with work team may include:

non-verbal communication, including immediate stop work flags or notices in the case of uncovered hazards that must be re-assessed

verbal communication

use of technological equipment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work instructions are obtained using relevant information, confirmed with colleagues or supervisor, and applied to planning and preparation. 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified and applied to task planning according to safety plans and policies and work site requirements. 
Environmental requirements are identified and applied according to environmental plans and regulatory obligations. 

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