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

locate, interpret and apply 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 operate and use tools, plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

as a minimum, given the plans and specifications for the application of a waterproofing system (either internal, external, below ground or remedial):

confirm the adequacy and condition of the materials required to prepare for the application

safely and effectively manually and mechanically handle them before and during the application

dispose or recycle waste and surplus materials for the project.

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:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials relevant to the handling of the specific waterproofing applications

hand and power tools, plant and equipment appropriate to the handling of waterproofing materials

realistic tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

specifications and work instructions.

Assessment of this unit of competency may be in conjunction with assessment of other units commonly performed at the same time in normal job roles.

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:

follow instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

recognise procedures

report faults

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

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

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

written skills to record results of checks and tests and relevant work completion procedures

evaluate own actions and make judgments about performance and necessary improvements

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

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

respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks and management systems

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:

communication processes - verbal and signalling

general construction terminology

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

MSDS and hazards associated with waterproofing materials

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

measurement and calculation

plans, drawings and specifications

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

techniques of handling waterproofing materials

waterproofing materials associated with application systems

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 handling waterproofing materials

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to handling waterproof materials

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planning and preparation include:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies

equipment defect identification

work site inspection.

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

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

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Tools and equipment required for the handling of waterproofing material is dependent on the waterproofing system being applied and may include:

angle grinders

brooms

brushes

buckets

caulking guns

chisels, including cold chisels

cutting blades

dumpy, laser and water levels

electric drills and screwdrivers

electric hammers

extension leads

fusion rollers

gas burners and torches

hammers

hoses

measuring tapes and rules

mixers and mixing apparatus

moisture meters

nylon rollers

plant, including:

excavating equipment

heat welders

high pressure water equipment

hot air welders

impact drills

pumps

pressure injection equipment, including:

cartridge applications

compressors

pumps

vacuum pumps

pressure rollers

scissors

seam probes

solvent applicators

spirit levels

straight edges

trowels

vacuum cleaners

wood floats.

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

stormwater management

vibration

waste management.

Materials include:

cement-based waterproofing systems

hot mix bituminous felt material membranes

injected materials

liquid sealants or sealant devices

sheet and sprayed material membranes.

Waterproofing materials required to prepare for waterproofing are dependent upon the system of waterproofing being applied and include:

waterproofing material or membrane for the application which may be:

drainage cells

geotech fabric

liquid applied, including:

acrylic

cementitious-based

injection

polyurethane

primers and adhesives

protection boards

sheet:

bentonite composites

butanol

ethylene cop bitumen (ECB)

ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM)

polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Sorting of materials:

may be according to:

ease of identification

job allocation

material type and size

task sequence

may be applied:

for external and below ground level wet areas

for internal waterproofing

to prepare substrate for waterproofing installation

to remedy waterproofing techniques.

Stored/stacked materials are protected by:

barricading

covering

secured (hazardous materials)

signage

tying and banding.

Dust suppression procedures include:

covering

spraying with water

use of vacuum cleaner.

Waste materials include:

banding straps

broken or damaged materials and components

cardboard

loose material

packing pieces

paper

plastic.