Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

application of regulatory requirements including safe work method statements and plans such as site safety plans

appropriate literacy and numeracy skills

attention to detail in applying building codes and standards

communication skills to

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

seek expert advice and consult with relevant parties and workplace personnel on a variety of issues

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication

written communication skills to complete inspection reports and maintain records

conducting OHS legislation and documentation research

construction site inspection techniques for OHS compliance

interpretation and application of construction documentation

interviewing skills

knowledge of the technical and trade skills in building and construction processes

maintaining records and documents

negotiation and conflict resolution skills

OHS auditing skills

OHS compliance investigation skills

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

building and construction industry contracts

current workplace and OHS legislation and advisory standards applicable to each State and Territory such as

Asbestos Advisory Standards

Concrete Pumping Supplement

Construction Workplace Advisory Standard

Demolition Advisory Standard

Excavation Advisory Standard

Falling Objects Advisory Standard

Falls from Heights Advisory Standard

Formwork Advisory Standard

Manual Handling in the Building Industry Advisory Standard

Noise Advisory Standard

Plant Advisory Standard

Scaffolding Advisory Standard

Steel Construction Advisory Standard

Work on Roofs Advisory Standard

other relevant state or territory building and construction codes standards and government regulations

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 by conducting an OHS inspection and developing an OHS risk analysis for a building project

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased 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

comply with organisational quality procedures and processes

apply and interpret relevant documentation and codes

accurately apply national and State and Territory OHS requirements relating to construction workplace

identify faults and problems impacting on OHS and proposed action to rectify

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 offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

current copy of relevant state OHS legislation regulation and advisory standard for first aid

samples of workplace incident data and incident reports

other relevant codes standards and government regulations

office equipment including calculators photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software

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 persons 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

Specific risks for various occupations within the building and construction industry relate to:

Legislative requirements for OHS may include:

Inspection report may include:

Relevant parties include:

Workplace personnel include:

Communication strategies include:

Educational programs include: