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Required Skills

ELEMENT OF COMPETENCY

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Identify plant and equipment their operations and safety requirements

Types and function of plantequipment used in construction process identified

Method of operation of plantequipment identified and understood relative to manufacturers recommendations

OHampS requirements for guarding and cut off switches identified

OHampS requirements for personal protective equipment associated with using machines identified

Select plant and equipment

OHampS requirements for operating and using plant and equipment recognised and adhered to

Appropriate personal protective equipment selected correctly fitted and used

Plant and equipment selected consistent with needs of job

Plant and equipment checked for serviceabilitysafety and faults reported to supervisor

Use plant and equipment

Plant and equipment safely and effectively used

Site hazards identified in use of plant and equpment and correct procedures used to eliminate or minimise risk

Plant and equipment safely located when not in immediate use

Plant and equipment cleaned maintained and stored

Clean Up

Plant and equipment cleaned maintained and stored

Evidence Required

Competency is to be demonstrated by the safe and effective operation of particular plant and equipment listed within the range of variables statement relevant to the work orientation

Critical Aspects of Evidence

It is essential that competence is observed in the following aspects

demonstrate compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations applicable to workplace operations

indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures including Quality Assurance requirements

carry out correct procedures prior to and during application of processes

demonstrate safe and effective operational use of tools plant and equipment

demonstrate and show understanding of manufacturers specifications and recommendations

interactively communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations

PreRequisite Relationship of Units

Competency in this unit may be determined concurrently based upon integrated project work using the following units

BCGA Carry out OHampS requirements

BCG1001A Carry out OH&S requirements

BCGA Use hand and power tools

BCG1005A Use hand and power tools

BCGA Carry out measurements and calculations

BCG1004A Carry out measurements and calculations

BCGA Handle construction materials and safely dispose of waste

BCG1011A Handle construction materials and safely dispose of waste

Underpinning Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

A knowledge of

workplace and equipment safety requirements

portable power tools applicable to the construction process

hand tools and a range of plant and equipment

materials handling relevant to plant and equipment use

workplace communication processes

Skills

The ability to

work safely to instructions

use power tools hand tools plant and equipment applicable to the construction process

communicate effectively

Resource Implications

The following resources should be made available

hand and power tools appropriate to the construction process

plant and equipment appropriate to the construction process

suitable work area appropriate to the construction process

appropriate OHampS safety resources

Method of Assessment

Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken under direct supervision with regular checks but may include some autonomy when working as part of a team

Competency in this unit may be determined concurrently based on integrated project work

Assessment may be by intermittent checking at the various stages of the job application in accordance with the performance criteria

Context of Assessment

Competency shall be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment in accordance with work practices and safety procedures

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collecting analysing and organising ideas and information

Communicating ideas and information

Planning and organising activities

Working with others and in teams

Solving problems

Using mathematical ideas and techniques

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