Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication skills to

follow instructions

read and interpret

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

recognise procedures

report faults

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

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication such as hand signals

written skills to record results of checks and tests and relevant work completion procedures

evaluate own actions and make judgments about performance and necessary improvements

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools equipment or materials

organisational skills including the ability to plan and set out work

respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks and management systems

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

identifying faults in operation of equipment

identifying potential for health and safety risks from workplace information and labels

identifying the purpose of tags and logs of use for equipment

job safety analysis JSA and safe work method statements

manufacturer and supplier instructions for plant and equipment

names and functions of equipment components and materials

requirements to plan own work

safely use equipment shift and handle products and materials

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

identify situations where the use of trestle and plank system is appropriate

explain benefits of one trestle and plank system compared to another

select and use appropriate trestles planks and work methods

operate from basic instruction without constant supervision

identify faults in trestles and planks

execute work within agreed timeframes and standards

interpret manufacturers documentation

apply knowledge of industry products to identify

trestle and plank systems that meet the Australian standard

common faults in trestle and plank systems and problems that require reporting

follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

prevent damage to goods equipment or products

work effectively alone or with others and minimise the risk of injury

modify work activities to cater for variations in work site procedures contexts and environment

identify and use appropriate behaviour for interactions with other workers supervisors clients and members of the public

maintain workplace records in relation to materials plant and equipment use

use safe handling requirements based on information provided for equipment products and materials

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

work site

trestles

planks

Assessment of this unit of competency may be in conjunction with assessment of other units commonly performed at the same time in normal job roles

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

CPCCCMA Work safely at heights

CPCCCM2010A Work safely at heights.

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

Information includes:

Planning and preparation include:

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

Tools and equipment include:

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Environmental requirements include:

Trestle and plank work platform is inspected to identify: