Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

apply numeracy skills to workplace requirements

communication skills to

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

communicate organisational procedures and other information to relevant personnel

read and interpret

documentation from a variety of sources

plans specifications and drawings

report on difficulties with either supply or standards of materials

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to

establish and maintain records of tests and testing procedures

record relevant information

materials testing skills to enable materials to be tested according to relevant Australian standards or the ability to arrange for testing to be carried out independently

reporting skills to report on difficulties with either supply or standards of materials

supervisory skills to ensure the correct selection and installation of materials on site and secure storage of materials on site

systems development skills to ensure systems are developed to ensure correct materials that meet appropriate standards are delivered and used on site

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

alternative materials

building and construction materials and technologies

construction and contracting equipment and its use

construction supply processes

environmental effects on various building and construction materials

relevant licensing arrangements

testing procedures

workplace safety requirements

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 the effective supervision and application of quality standards to the selection of specified construction materials

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

identify building and construction materials specified in the project or contract documentation

communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with manufacturers and suppliers of materials

test the materials to maintain quality standards on site

apply effective sampling and record keeping processes

use safe handling and materials storage techniques

comply with organisational and legislative requirements

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

documentation that should normally be available in either a building or construction office

relevant codes standards and regulations

office equipment including calculators photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software to view D CAD drawings run costing programs and print copies

a technical reference library with current publications on measurement design building construction and manufacturers product literature

a suitable work area appropriate to the construction process

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

Materials include:

Selection of building materials includes:

Acceptance, safe handling and storage of materials include:

Testing of materials includes:

Records of tests and testing procedures include: