Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

analytical skills to be able to analyse operations and develop procedures

communication skills to

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

consult with architect

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to

record relevant information

produce a safety management plan and work plan

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

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

Australian standards relevant to the nature of work and demolition

Burra Charter

conservation processes including good conservation practice arising from principles of decorating and finishing techniques used in restoration work

methods and processes relating to historic building construction including the range and use of building materials structure of buildings and drafting techniques

relevant architectural knowledge including orders of architecture and characteristics and features of period architecture

site preparation and organisational skills

workplace and equipment safety requirements including relevant statutory regulations codes and standards

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 determining work site operations for a heritage restoration project and developing and preparing a work plan for the 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

apply conservation considerations and consultative processes associated with preservation of historic structures

demonstrate understanding of preservation of fabric

comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

apply organisational quality procedures and processes within context of preparing work plans to conservation requirements

apply recording and identification system for determining work site operations

select and use appropriate processes to analyse and identify particular needs for project operations

apply appropriate techniques to ensure coverage of all elements of projects operations

apply accurate techniques in preparing identified and determined information for reference in work plan

apply appropriate techniques to crossreference interlocking or overlapping operations

select and use appropriate format and presentation to produce final finished plan

apply techniques to check and ensure all relevant information and stages of the project are fully covered

communicate interactively with others to ensure all factual information is gathered

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

restoration project appropriate to unit

appropriate documentation and data related to project

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

Restoration work includes:

Access:

Heavy or bulky equipment includes:

Hazardous materials include:

Methods may vary in accordance with:

Comments as appendices to work plan include:

Work plan presentation includes: