Assessor Resource

CPCCST2006A
Identify and use stone products

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency supports the work of stonemasons who select and prepare specific types of natural stone and stone products for different work tasks according to job specifications.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify and use suitable natural stone, and stone products manufactured to designed specifications, for both off-site and in situ installation. The unit may include working with others and in a team.

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

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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 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 should demonstrate the selection and use of a minimum of three stone types from a range of igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary or reconstituted materials that are suitable for nominated purposes, providing evidence of the ability to:

comply with WHS requirements applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements

carry out correct procedures prior to and during handling processes

select and use appropriate processes, tools and equipment to cut stone

adopt and use correct procedures to handle and place materials

communicate with others to ensure safe and effective work site operations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit:

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements.

Resource implications for assessment may include:

construction materials required to apply stone product

hand and power tools appropriate to work processes

plant and equipment appropriate to work processes

suitable work area appropriate to application processes.

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:

direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions

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

reviewing 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

communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication

use questioning to identify and confirm requirements

share information

follow instructions

use and interpret non-verbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

innovation skills to select appropriate tools and equipment, respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action

numeracy skills to calculate material requirements

problem-solving skills to recognise and take action to rectify minor faults and problems

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks

Required knowledge

architectural styles used in stonemasonry work

characteristics of different types of natural stone

drawing conventions and construction terminology used in plans and specifications

job safety analyses (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

measurement techniques relating to stonemasonry work

types and uses of accessories associated with stone construction

types of stone and stone products

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 may include:

current Australian standards relating to handling, sawing and using stone products

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements for handling stone products

safe work procedures relating to handling stone products

safety data sheets (SDS)

signage

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

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planningandpreparation may include:

assessing conditions and hazards

determining work requirements and safety plans and policies

identifying equipment defects

inspecting work sites.

Work health and safety requirements must comply 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 procedures

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

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

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

concealed services (water, power and gas)

lighting

restricted access barriers

traffic control

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

working platforms and scaffolding

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Toolsandequipment may include:

angle grinders

bolsters

brushes and brooms

chisels

clamps

hammers

hoses

level

masonry saws

measuring tapes and rules

mortar boards

pitching tools

power leads

scaffolding

shovels

small tools

stone packers

wheelbarrows.

Qualityrequirements may include:

attention to specifications of work, including architectural style

control of handling procedures

quality of materials

relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal organisational quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications where specified

workplace operations and procedures

use and maintenance of equipment.

Materials may include:

basalt

granite

marble

pre-cast concrete

sandstone.

Environmentalrequirements may include:

clean-up management

dust and noise control

vibration management

waste management.

Statutoryandregulatoryauthority includes:

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

Processing and manufacture may include:

crushed to aggregate size

crushed to fine particle (dust) size

cut and polished to tile size

cut or finished to pavement section size

natural stone products cut to size.

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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
Work instructions are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planningandpreparation purposes. 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are followed according to safety plans and policies. 
Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 
Toolsandequipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified and reported before work begins. 
Material quantity requirements are identified and calculated according to plans, specifications and quality requirements. 
Materials appropriate to the work application are obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use. 
Environmentalrequirements are identified for the project according to environmental plans and statutoryandregulatoryauthority requirements. 

Forms

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