Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

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

communication skills to

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

follow instructions

read and interpret

drawings and specifications

material safety data sheets

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

innovation skills to select appropriate tools and equipment respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action

numeracy skills to calculate measurement requirements related to lengths and allowances

problem solving skills to recognise and take action to rectify minor faults and problems

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

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

AS Masonry in buildings

Building Code of Australia BCA requirements relevant to stonemasonry work

common finishes used for mortar in masonry

commonly used range of mortar additives including plasticisers and their application

interpretation of work drawings and specifications

job safety analysis JSA and safe work method statements

measuring and levelling processes relevant to stonemasonry work

mortar mix types and composition

techniques for laying and securing stone

types of stone and their characteristics

types of stone wall construction

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 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 construct three stone walls using different types of stone materials listed in the range statement providing evidence of the ability to

comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

display compliance with organisational policies and procedures including quality assurance requirements within the context of laying stone

select and use appropriate processes tools and equipment to carry out tasks

demonstrate sound techniques in preparing mortar

display sound and safe application methods to handle stone

demonstrate sound techniques in laying stone to line level plumb or to designed alignment

select and use sound techniques to finish stone face to specification

communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations

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

workplace location

appropriate tools plant and equipment

scaffolding where applicable

materials suitable to the task

relevant drawings specifications and documentation

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 a reasonable inference that competency is not only verified under the particular assessment circumstance but is 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 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

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:

Materials include:

Environmental requirements include:

Statutory and regulatory authority include:

Mortar admixtures include:

Reinforcing includes: