The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables are listed alphabetically and may be present for this particular unit.
Appropriate person(s) may include:
clients
colleagues
managers
person(s) in control of work site(s)
supervisors.
Clients may include:
architect
body corporate
builder
building supervisor
company/organisation
developer
maintenance manager
owner
person in control of work processes
property agent/manager
tenant.
Client records may be a computer or manual file and include:
contact details
customer files and databases
details of previous installation(s)
details of previous quotations
government orders
specific details about the site, termite barrier installation details, etc.
Company requirements may include:
access and equity policy, principles and practice
business and performance plans
client communication procedures
client confidentiality procedures
client service standards
communication channels and reporting procedures
company goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
company issued identification badge/card/pass
company policy and procedures
defined resource parameters
dress and presentation requirements
duty of care, code of conduct, code of ethics
emergency response and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
establishing operator identity with client
maintenance procedures for equipment and PPE
OHS control procedures (e.g. health and safety plans, job plans, job safety analysis, risk assessments, safe operating practices/procedures, safe work instructions, work method statements, safe system of work statements)
OHS policies and procedures
personnel practices and guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
records and information systems and processes
training (induction and refresher) materials
work site access security clearance procedures.
Environmental requirements may include:
clean-up, containment and/or isolation
company policies and guidelines
environmental protection agency and government departments (e.g. agriculture, emergency services and national parks and wildlife) regulations and guidelines
hazardous materials handling
local government regulations/bylaws.
Equipment and tools may include:
adhesive applicators
angle grinder
bolster
brushes and brooms
drills (power and rechargeable)
generators
hammer
hoses
knives
measuring tape/rule
power leads
roller
safety switch equipment
screwdriver
sheet metal or utility cutters or snips
shovel.
Hazards may include:
allergic reactions to chemicals, pests and/or equipment, including latex allergies
blood and blood-stained products
confined/restricted spaces
contaminated clothing, materials and/or equipment
damaged or inappropriate equipment
dust and fibres
electrical hazards arising from cables, electrical fittings (switches and lights) and untested electrical equipment
environmental impact
fatigue
fire
gas
heights
inadequate lighting and ventilation
manual handling techniques including awkward and repetitive postures
mobile/vehicle hazards around plant and vehicles
moving and/or unguarded parts
noise
occupational violence and bullying
poor personal hygiene practices
spill, splash and spray
underfoot conditions e.g. slippery, uneven and rough surfaces
work environment temperature extremes
work in isolated/remote environments.
Installation may include:
identifiable areas that require protection
method of combining specifications and work order requirements
procedures from company training and reference manuals
specifications from company manuals
techniques conveyed during training courses.
Legislative requirements may include:
Australian Standards, quality assurance and certification requirements
award and enterprise agreements
industry advisory standards and codes
relevant Commonwealth/state/territory legislation and local government regulations which affect company operation:
anti-discrimination and diversity
building codes
chemical controls
consumer protection legislation
environmental protection issues
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial relations
installers' licence requirements
motor and commercial vehicle(s) transportation
motor licence and endorsement regulations
OHS Acts and regulations
privacy
public health
trade practices
workplace consultative arrangements.
Manufacturers' specifications may include:
emergency response resources
equipment operational manuals
government publications
instructional guides
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
other resources supplied by the manufacturer (such as laminated cards, notices and wall posters) in work sites or vehicles
product labels
safety instructions pre-printed on equipment.
Materials may include:
adhesives
equipment and tools
termite barrier components.
Occupational health and safety* (OHS) requirements may relate to:
allergic reactions (contact dermatitis, etc)
communication devices for remote and isolated locations e.g. mobile phone, two-way radio, etc
emergency procedures for eye and skin contact, inhalation and ingestion of toxic substances
hazard identification and risk assessment mechanisms
hierarchy of hazard control procedures
industry advisory standards
information provided by national registration authority and state government authorities e.g. agriculture, environment protection, health and primary industry
injury and dangerous occurrence reporting
national and industry codes of practice
OHS control procedures (e.g. health and safety plans, job plans, job safety analysis, risk assessments, safe operating practices/procedures, safe work instructions, work method statements, safe system of work statements)
safety training, induction and refresher training
selection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to the hazard
up-to-date electrical test and tag compliance
use of chemicals in accordance with MSDS
use of epoxies or other bonding agents in accordance with MSDS
use of residual current devices
use, storage and maintenance of equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and equipment operating manuals.
* Also known as workplace health and safety
Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include:
communication equipment
drinking fluids
dust mask
ear protection
eyewashes
face shield
First Aid kit appropriate to the task and location
gloves
hair nets
hard hats
long pants
noise protection
overalls, coveralls or other protective clothing
safety boots, shoes
safety glasses
safety harness
soap and towel
sunscreen
washable sun hats.
Personnel may include:
client's staff
fellow workers (colleagues)
general public including bystanders
venue/facility/building/shopping centre staff/management.
Previous trades work may include:
blocklaying
bricklaying
carpentry
concreting
electrical
plumbing.
Public health and safety may affect:
animals
client staff
company staff
customers (present and future)
distributors
facility users
general public
inspectors
neighbours
onlookers
retailers
suppliers
trade and service providers.
Regulatory and company documentation may include:
accident and incident reports
certificates and notices
customer files and databases
invoices
job sheets
logbooks
OHS control procedures, forms and documentation
receipts
risk assessments
work diaries.
Termite access points may include:
concrete shrinkage joint around slab penetrations
construction joints
perimeter cavities
piers and sub-floor walls in suspended floor construction
retainer walls.
Termite barrier may include:
bonding materials to adhere the proprietary products to the substrate
proprietary product used to provide a barrier at the termite access point(s)
proprietary products used in combination to provide a comprehensive barrier in accordance with regulatory requirements
visual barriers formed as a result of construction techniques such as exposed concrete slab edges.
Waste may be solid or liquid and include:
contaminated/hazardous biological waste
used containers
used/contaminated personal protective equipment.
Work order information may include:
access to work site including timing of access and access and egress points
budget allocations
completion times/dates
job requirements and tasks
legislative and local government requirements
OHS requirements and emergency response procedures
resource requirements - equipment and materials
specific client requirements e.g. noise control, sensitivity of occupants to pests and/or management, relationships with other customer activities, dress and presentation requirements
use of signage and barriers
work schedules
work site contact person(s)
working in isolated and remote locations.
Work sites may include:
a building
commercial construction area
domestic construction area
industrial construction area
vacant land prepared for construction.