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 may include: | advice and guidelines relating to regulatory and legislative requirements, including:Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Railcommonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:environmental protectiontrade practicesroad lawscurrent Australian standards relating to managing and moving demolition materialsinstructions issued by authorised organisational or external personneljob routes and sequencesmaterials and waste types, classifications, characteristics and transport requirementsquality requirements relating to the management of demolition recyclable and waste materialssafe work method statements and procedures for managing and moving demolition materials and wastesafety data sheetssignagesite contactsite requirementsvehicle and associated equipment requirementswork schedules, plans and specifications. |
Work health and safety requirements must comply with state or territory legislation and regulations and demolition project safety plan and may include: | emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation proceduresmanual handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factorhazard controlidentification of hazardous materials and substances and relevant safe handling or quarantining procedures for each, including: animal residue asbestosdustleadlead-based paintspesticide residueuse of safe operating procedures, including operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:equipment taggingfall protectionidentification and preparation of access and egress pointsidentification of equipment guarding and cut-off switcheslightingpower cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduitsrestricted access barrierssurrounding structurestraffic controltrip hazardswork site visitors and the publicworking at heightsworking in confined spacesworking in proximity to others. |
Load shifting equipment may include: | dozersearthmoving equipmentforkliftsloaders:front-endrear-endtailgatetrucks, including:articulatedopen-bodied, including:hook liftpumpvacuumrigidwindrow turners. |
Emergency and personal protective equipment: | must include:communications equipmenteye protection, such as goggles and protective glasseseyewash kitfire extinguishersfirst aid kitfootwearglovesoveralls and protective clothingmay include:breathing apparatusemergency procedure guidesface shields or maskshard hatshearing protectionsafety data sheetsspill kitpersonal protective equipment must be:cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and WHS requirementsworn when required according to organisational requirementsstored according to organisational requirements. |
Potential hazards and risks: | may include:broken glassbroken metalcompaction equipmentcontaminationdustfiregases and fumeshazardous wastenarrow drivewaysother vehicles and equipmentoverhanging signsprojectilesspark-producing equipmentunguarded conveyor beltsweathermay cause:damage to plant, vehicle or propertyharm to the environmentillness or injury to employees, contractors or the publicinjuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work. |
Emergency response procedures may include: | cleaning upcontaining emergencyisolating or shutting down equipment or plantevacuationfirst aidmaking site safenotifying authoritiesusing PPE. |
Faults in load shifting equipment may include: | component wear or damageleaksobstructions. |
Service checks may include: | ensuring that the following are maintained at designated levels:air pressurefuelgreasingoilwater. |
Recyclable and waste demolition materials may include: | recyclable materials, such as:bricksconcretecopper wiringglass masonrymetalpolyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipetimber waste materials, including: hazardous: medical and clinicalprescribedquarantinedregulatednon-hazardous solid and liquid waste. |
Integrity of containment may include checks for: | contaminationdrum expansiongasesleachingleakssealsspillageunstable form. |
Loading procedures may involve: | cart lifterforkliftfront-end loaderhigh pressure vacuum loadingloading by handshovelling. |
Communication may include: | non-verbal communication, such as:flagging hand signalsSMSverbal communication, which may be conducted using: radiotelephone. |
Cleaning of equipment may include: | high pressure water or air-hosingshovellingsweeping outusing cleaning and decontamination products vacuuming. |