This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

work safely to instructions

read drawings and interpret plans and sketches

select construction materials

measure relative to the construction process

utilise expedient and improvised methods to construct field structures

follow instructionsdirectives and report information

participate in team

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

Required Knowledge

workplace and equipment safety requirements

materials handling and storage

measurement relative to construction

expedient and improvised construction methods

types and use of field structures

drawings plans and graphic representation including lettering symbols tables charts specifications

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to construct at least three types of field structures included in the Range Statement using a variety of materials and expedient construction methods At least one above and one below ground structure should be constructed

Assessment must also confirm the ability to

interpret job instructions and plans and layout a site

prepare materials and equipment for construction

apply appropriate expedient construction methods and procedures to the construction including accurate measuring and levelling

use standard processes to handle and place materials

complete the construction of field structures to the specified standard

work in a team and interactively communicate with others

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated under field conditions over a time frame that allows for constructing and maintaining a number of field structures utilising expedient construction methods and a variety of materials

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to

construction materials relevant to the task

hand tools power tools plant and other equipment appropriate to the construction process

suitable training areas for construction

Personal protective equipment may include:

WHS requirements may include:

Site layout and preparation may include:

Tools and equipment to be used in construction may include:

Standard procedures and instructions may include:

Materials may include: