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

building structures and work scheduling

characteristics and applications of waterproofing materials and adhesives

construction systems and waterproofing considerations and requirements

general construction terminology

job safety analysis JSA and safe work method statements

material safety data sheets MSDS and the handling of hazardous materials

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

plans drawings and specifications

plant tools and equipment types characteristics uses and limitations

preparation for waterproofing processes and waterproofing techniques

principles and considerations of water exclusion

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

waterproofing process materials including durability compatibility applications and protection requirements

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 provide evidence of the ability to

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

safely and effectively operate and use tools plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

as a minimum given the plans and specifications of a waterproofing construction process

read and interpret the plans to assess the specified products suitability for the work

identify the structure and building process building program and site constraints

plan the waterproofing process identifying the materials and the tools and equipment specifically required for the selected process or membrane

confirm plans and specifications on site including measurements and levels

interpret and apply MSDS and manufacturers instructions and codes

prime the substrate and prepare for the application of the membrane ensuring

correct identification of requirement and preparation for the installation

correct selection and use of appropriate processes tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

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 or simulated workplace

materials relevant to preparing for waterproofing construction processes

hand and power tools plant and equipment appropriate to preparing for waterproofing construction processes

realistic activities covering the mandatory task requirements

specifications and work instructions

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

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 required to prepare for waterproofing:

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Materials required to prepare for waterproofing include:

Environmental requirements include:

Performance requirements include:

Design requirements include:

Work site visit permits liaison with others and the confirmation of details such as:

Waterproofing process may be applied:

Wet areas include:

Structural considerations include:

Considerations in water exclusion include:

Waterproofing installation may be applied as:

Substrates include: