Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
- Identify hand and power tools.
- Types and functions of hand and power tools to be used in the waterproofing work are identified.
- Methods of operation of hand and power tools are identified from specifications, standards and manufacturers' instructions.
- Specific OHS requirements for specific hand and power tools are identified and applied.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) required for operation of the tools is identified in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
- Select tools for work.
- Tools and equipment are selected consistent with job requirements.
- Tools, including leads and hoses, are checked for tags, serviceability and safety and any faults are reported to supervisor.
- Power tools guards, guides and controls are checked and maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Equipment to hold or support material during operation is selected and inspected for faults.
- Pre-operational checks, including lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water, are completed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Use tools.
- Power and compressed air supply to work area are connected to the area of work in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements and codes of practice.
- Start-up and shut-down procedures are observed.
- Tools are used safely and effectively according to manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements.
- Tools are safely switched off and located when not in use.
- Identify and select plant and equipment.
- Function and limitations of waterproofing hand and power tools, plant and equipment used for waterproofing systems and waterproofing tasks are identified.
- Method of operation of plant and equipment is identified from specifications, standards and manufacturers' instructions.
- OHS requirements for specific plant and equipment, including requirements for guarding, guiding and controls, are identified and applied.
- PPE required for the operation of plant and equipment is identified in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
- Items of plant and equipment are selected consistent with hazard minimisation and needs of the job.
- Plant and equipment are checked for safety, and faults are reported to supervisor in accordance with workplace procedures.
- OHS requirements for operating and using plant and equipment are recognised and adhered to.
- Use plant and equipment.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.