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. |
Installation may include: | identifiable areas that require protectionmethod of combining specifications and work order requirementsprocedures from company training and reference manualsspecifications from company manualstechniques conveyed during training courses. |
Work order information may include: | access to work site, including:timing of accessaccess and egress pointsbudget allocationscompletion times and datesdress and presentation requirementsjob requirements and taskslegislative and local government requirementsOHS requirements and emergency response proceduresrequirements for working in isolated and remote locationsresource requirements – equipment and materialsspecific client requirements of technician, such as:noise controlrelationships with other customer activitiessensitivity of occupants to pests or pest managementuse of signage and barrierswork scheduleswork site contact persons. |
Legislative requirements may include: | Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirementsaward and enterprise agreementsindustry advisory standards and codes, such as:building codesdangerous goods codesrelevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations that affect company operation, such as:anti-discrimination and diversitychemical controlsconsumer protection legislationenvironmental protection issuesequal employment opportunityfreedom of informationindustrial relationsinstallers’ licence requirementsmotor and commercial vehicle transportationmotor licence and endorsement regulationsOHS Acts and regulationsprivacypublic healthtrade practicesworkplace consultative arrangements. |
Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to: | allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitiscommunication devices for remote and isolated locations, such as:mobile phonetwo-way radio emergency procedures for contact with toxic substances, such as:splashes in eye or on skininhalationingestionhazard identification and risk assessment mechanismshierarchy of hazard control proceduresindustry advisory standardsinformation provided by national registration authority and state government authorities, such as: agricultureenvironment protectionhealthprimary industryinjury and dangerous occurrence reportingnational and industry codes of practiceOHS control procedures, such as:health and safety plansjob plansjob safety analysesrisk assessmentssafe operating practices and proceduressafe work instructionssafe work method statementssafety, induction and refresher trainingselection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to hazardup-to-date electrical test and tag complianceuse of chemicals according to MSDSuse of epoxies or other bonding agents according to MSDSuse of residual current devicesuse, storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications and equipment operating manuals. |
Company requirements may include: | access and equity policy, principles and practicebusiness and performance plansclient communication proceduresclient confidentiality proceduresclient service standardscompany goals, objectives, plans, systems and processescompany issued identification badge, card or passcompany policies and proceduresdefined resource parametersdress and presentation requirementsduty of care, code of conduct and code of ethicsemergency response and evacuation proceduresemployer and employee rights and responsibilitiesestablishing operator identity with clientinternal communication channels and reporting proceduresmaintenance procedures for equipment and PPEOHS policies and procedurespersonnel practices and guidelinespolicies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegationquality and continuous improvement processes and standardsrecords and information systems and processestraining (induction and refresher) materialswork site access security clearance procedures. |
Clients may include: | architectsbodies corporatebuildersbuilding supervisorscompanies or organisationsdevelopersmaintenance managersownerspersons in control of work processesproperty agents or managerstenants. |
Materials may include: | adhesivestermite barrier components. |
Manufacturer specifications may include: | emergency response resourcesequipment operating manualsgovernment publicationsinstructional guidesMSDSother resources supplied by manufacturer, such as:laminated cardsnoticeswall postersproduct labelssafety instructions pre-printed on equipment. |
Equipment and tools may include: | adhesive applicatorsangle grindersbolstersbrushes and broomsdrills:powerrechargeablegeneratorshammershosesknivesmeasuring tapes or rulespower leadsrollerssafety switch equipmentscrewdriverssheet metal or utility cutters or snipsshovels. |
Appropriate persons may include: | clientscolleaguesmanagerspersons in control of work sitesupervisors. |
Work sites may include: | buildingscommercial construction areasdomestic construction areasindustrial construction areasvacant land prepared for construction. |
Previous trades work may include: | blocklayingbricklayingcarpentryconcretingelectricalplumbing. |
Termite barrier may include: | bonding materials that adhere proprietary products to substrateproprietary products that provide a barrier at termite access point(s)proprietary products used in combination that provide a comprehensive barrier in line with regulatory requirementsvisual barriers formed as a result of construction techniques, such as exposed concrete slab edges. |
Hazards may include: | allergic reactions to chemicals, pests or equipment, including latex allergiesblood and blood-stained productsconfined or restricted spacescontaminated clothing, materials and equipmentdamaged or inappropriate equipmentdust and fibreselectrical hazards arising from:cableselectrical fittings:switcheslights untested electrical equipmentfatiguefiregasheightsinadequate lighting and ventilationmobile or vehicle hazards around plant and vehiclesmoving and unguarded partsnoiseoccupational violence and bullyingpoor personal hygiene practicesrelease of substances with negative environmental impactspills, splashes and spraysunsafe manual-handling techniques, including awkward and repetitive posturesunsafe underfoot conditions, such as slippery, uneven and rough surfaceswork environment temperature extremeswork in unfamiliar isolated or remote environments. |
Public health and safety may affect: | animalsclients’ staffcompany staffcustomersdistributorsfacility usersgeneral public, including neighbours and bystandersinspectorsretailerssupplierstrade and service providers. |
Personnel may include: | clients’ staffcolleaguessite visitors, including bystandersvenue, facility, building or shopping centre staff and management. |
Personal protective equipment may include: | communication equipmentdrinking fluidsdust maskseye protection, such as:eyewashes and showerssafety glassesface shieldsfirst aid kits appropriate to tasks and locationsgloveshair netshard hatslong pantsnoise protectionoveralls, coveralls or other protective clothingsafety shoes or bootssafety harnessessoap and towelssunscreenwashable sun hats. |
Termite access points may include: | concrete shrinkage joints around slab penetrationsconstruction jointsperimeter cavitiespiers and sub-floor walls in suspended floor constructionretainer walls. |
Waste may be solid or liquid and include: | contaminated or hazardous biological wasteused containersused or contaminated PPE. |
Environmental requirements may include: | clean up, containment or isolationcompany policies and guidelineshazardous materials handlingregulations, by-laws and guidelines of environmental protection agencies and government departments, such as:agricultureemergency servicesnational parks and wildlife. |
Client records may be a computer or manual file and include: | contact detailscustomer files and databasesdetails of previous:installationsquotationsgovernment ordersspecific details about:sitetermite barrier installation. |
Regulatory and company documentation may include: | accident and incident reportscertificates and noticescustomer files and databasesinvoices and receiptsjob sheetslogbooksOHS control procedures and formsrisk assessmentswork diaries. |