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 or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply of relevant information, standards and specifications

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

comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements

safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

complete planning, designing, erecting and dismantling tube and coupler intermediate scaffolding, in accordance with JSA and safe work method statements and regulations, including a minimum of:

three bays and two lifts with an internal or external return

one barrow ramp

one spur

fall/edge protection.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

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

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

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.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

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.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

determine requirements

follow instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

written skills to complete inspection log and handover

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

general construction terminology

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

lifting devices

logbooks

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

plans, drawings and specifications

plant, tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

relevant Acts, regulations and codes of practice

scaffolding equipment and techniques

signalling methods

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

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 includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified

MSDS

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to erecting and dismantling intermediate scaffolding

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to erecting and dismantling intermediate scaffolding

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Scope of work:

planning and preparation includes work site inspection, equipment defect identification, assessment of conditions and hazards and determination of work requirements

intermediate scaffolding includes planning, design, erection, alteration and dismantling of clip, tube and fitting scaffolding with mast climbers, cantilevers, barrow ramps, spurs, longitudinal and transverse braces, random planks, put logs and modular scaffolding

erection of scaffolding includes set out, placement, sequencing, squaring, levelling, tying to structure, securing of planks against uplift or movement and the reverse for dismantling

purposes of scaffolding include provision of work platforms, edge protection, access ways, falsework and includes grandstands and covered walkways

lifting devices include mast climbers, cantilevered hoists and gin wheels

establishment of footings includes review of JSA and safe work method statements to determine bearing capacity of ground or working surfaces

alteration and repair may be required due to storm damage, accidents, misuse and process changes.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

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

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

hazardous materials and substances, including cement and curing agents

organisational first aid

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

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

earth leakage boxes

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

working at heights

work site visitors and the public

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Tools and equipment:

include:

barrow ramps

box spanners

bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork)

cantilevered hoists (materials only with maximum capacity of 500kg)

cantilevers

clips

couplers and accessories

gin wheels

hammers

ladders

perimeter safety screens and shutters

prefabricated components

ropes

scaffolding planks

spirit levels

spurs

stairs

steel and aluminium tubes

tape measures

tube and fitting scaffolding with mast climbers

may include:

modular scaffolding

shovels

spanners

static lines.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications

workplace operations and procedures.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

vibration

waste management.

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

federal, state and local authorities administering the applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.