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. |
Compliance requirements may include: | Australian standards relevant to plant operation and demolitioncodes of practice for plant operationlegislative and regulatory requirements for plant operationmanufacturer guidelines and specifications organisational requirements and proceduresrequirements of Employment and Workplace Relations legislationrequirements of Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislationsite requirements. |
Information regarding work task instructions may include: | advice and guidelines relating to regulatory and legislative requirements for mechanical demolition processesapproved demolition plancurrent Australian standards relating to operating excavators to demolish building elementsdiagrams or sketches including identification of load bearing and non-load bearing elementsinstructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnelmemossafe work methods statements (SWMS) relating to the conduct of mechanical demolition processes, including identification of suspended elements that may require proppingsafety data sheetssite signagesite traffic management planverbal, written and graphical instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specifiedwork bulletinswork schedules, plans and specifications. |
Work health and safety requirements must comply with state or territory legislation and project safety plan may include: | emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation procedureshandling 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 controlhazardous materials and substances, including asbestos, lead-based paints, dust, pesticide residue, animal residue and the safe handling or quarantining procedures for eachpersonal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practicessafe operating procedures, including operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:falling objectslightingplant movementpower 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 otherstraffic management, barriers and signageuse of tools and equipmentworkplace environmental requirements. |
Environmental requirements may include: | clean-up managementcontrol of spills and leaks of hydraulics, oil and fuelsdust and noise controlsedimentation controlvibration managementwaste management. |
Attachments may include: | bucketsgrappleshammersmagnets pulverisersrippersrock breakersshears. |
Checks must include for: | bulgesfacturesleakssplits. |
Site inspection may include: | assessing condition of property and surroundscommunicating with those who may be affected by the demolition taskerecting scaffolding for exclusion zones and public protection, if applicableidentifying hazardous materialsidentifying position of hoses and cables clear of hazardsinstalling supports and bracinglocation of signage and barricadesproviding for site safety. |
Safe operating techniques for excavators may include: | emergency shut-down and stoppingmanagement of hazards and risks, including: buildingscuttingsembankmentsexcavationsfireshazardous materialsoverhead and underground servicesstructurestraffictreesuneven or unstable terrainsafe parking practices ensuring: access ways are clearequipment or machinery is:located a safe distance from excavationslocated away from refuelling sitessecured from unauthorised access or movement. |
Hazards arising from demolition process mayinclude: | dustfirefumesnoisevibration. |
Demolition tasks that may be completed using an excavator and attachments may include: | controlled collapse of structures by:pulling using cablespushingdemolition of:buildingschemical or manufacturing plantschimneystankstowersexcavation of:basementsfootingsslabsloading materials processing and sorting materials. |
Communication may include the use of: | hand signalsmobile equipmentradios. |
Monitoring of work site conditions and progress must include: | degraded structureshazardous materialslive edgesoverhead and below ground servicespotential effect to neighbouring propertiespotential effect to the general publictrenchesunconsolidated ground or fill materialsunderground storage tanks. |
Operator maintenance tasks: | must include:authorised servicingcleaningdaily checks monitoring, recording and reporting faultsmay include:authorised minor replacementsassisting maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities. |