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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work.
  2. Prepare for installation.
  3. Install glass blocks.
  4. Clean up.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication skills to

determine requirements

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

follow instructions

read and interpret

documentation from a variety of sources

plans and specifications

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication such as hand signals

numeracy skills to apply measurements and make calculations

organisational skills including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to

use a range of mobile technology such as twoway radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand sitespecific instructions

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

characteristics applications and limitations of materials for the installation of glass blockwork

construction terminology

hazards associated with the installation of glass blockwork

job safety analysis JSA and safe work method statements

material safety data sheets MSDS

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

plans specifications and drawings

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

techniques for installing glass blockwork

types characteristics uses and limitations of plant tools and equipment

workplace and equipment safety requirements

Evidence Required

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 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

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

safely and effectively use tools plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

as a minimum calculate material requirements prepare set out and install a panel of glass blocks at least m x m into a masonry wall ensuring

correct identification of requirement and installation and finishing of the panel

correct selection and use of appropriate processes tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

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

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources including industry related systems information

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified

memos

MSDS

organisation work specifications and requirements

plans and specifications

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to installing glass blockwork

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures related to installing glass blockwork

signage

verbal or written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules.

Glass blockwork may be performed on:

a new construction site

an existing structure being renovated or extended

an existing structure subject to service restoration or maintenance.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan and may include:

emergency procedures related to this unit include emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

handling of materials

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

earth leakage boxes

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

traffic control

trip hazards

underground services, including water, gas, electricity and communications

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in proximity to others

working with dangerous materials

organisational first aid

personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environment and safety.

Tools and equipment:

include:

bolsters

brooms

builders' lines

concrete mixers

hooked end tool (Frenchman)

hammers

jig saws

jointing tools

line blocks

line pins

masonry saws

measuring tapes and rules

mortar boards

profiles

rubber mallets

shovels

spirit levels

sponges

straight edges

trowels

wheelbarrows

may include:

elevators

forklifts

materials hoists

pallet trolleys

scaffolds.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications, where specified

workplace operations and procedures.

Materials include:

glass blocks

mortar

reinforcing materials and spacers

sealants

waterproofing materials.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up protection

noise and dust

vibration

waste management.

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Glass blocks:

are for ornamental rather than structural purpose

are hollow glass blocks of standard size (190mm x 190mm)

may be clear or coloured

may be laid flat or curved direct to a base or fixed into a frame for installation.