Required skills

learning skills to

recognise signs indicating undiscovered hazards on a demolition site for example presence of termites

respond to change such as differences in current work site environmental and sustainability requirements

numeracy skills to

estimate weight of accumulated volumes of demolition debris on suspended floors

calculate combined weight of remotecontrolled plant and demolition debris on suspended floors

check levels of lubricants in equipment

perform measurements and calculations associated with work such as when determining specified length of wall to be removed

oral communication skills to

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

report hazards on the work site including faults in tools equipment and materials

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

reading skills to

interpret documentation relating to work requirements including

drawings and specifications

job safety analyses JSA

safe work method statements SWMS

safety data sheets SDS

understand written instructions procedures and signage

writing skills to complete preoperational checklists and equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

basic principles of structural engineering regarding loads on suspended floors

general construction terminology

hazards associated with the operation of remotecontrolled plant on residential commercial and industrial demolition sites

methods for materials storage and disposal including environmentally friendly waste management

method of operation and maintenance requirements of remotecontrolled plant and attachments

types characteristics uses and limitations of remotecontrolled plant in the demolition industry

workplace and equipment 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 observation of onsite operation of remotecontrolled plant and the use of different attachments to complete demolition tasks on large buildings working as part of a team

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to complete the following mandatory demolition tasks

fit and secure grapples buckets and hydraulic hammers and remove maintain and store attachments after use

position plant appropriately and load a truck with building rubble using a bucket

progressively and with reference to the preplanned and controlled sequencing of tasks outlined in the demolition plan logically demolish all or part of three different types of buildings or structures including breaking up a concrete floor or structure using a hydraulic hammer attachment

segregating building materials effectively for recycling or disposal

a person should also demonstrate

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for conducting demolition remotecontrolled plant operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of demolition remotecontrolled plant operations including

working with others to undertake and complete demolition remotecontrolled plant operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of demolition remotecontrolled plant operations that safely effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit

must be in the context of the work environment

must meet relevant compliance requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

an induction procedure

realistic tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

plant tools and equipment as listed appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

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

information relevant to each task such as safety data sheets work plans and approved specifications forms and procedures manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using a combination of the following methods

direct observation of mandated tasks

questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

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

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

Compliance requirements may include:

Information regarding work task instructions may include:

Work health and safety requirements must comply with state or territory legislation and project safety plan may include:

Environmental requirements may include:

Attachments may include:

Checks must include for:

Site inspection may include:

Safe operating techniques for remote-controlled plant loaders may include:

Hazards arising from demolition process may include:

Demolition tasks that may be completed using remote-controlled plant and attachments include:

Communication may include the use of:

Operator maintenance tasks: