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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare work site
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment.
   • Conduct site layout and preparation in accordance with approved sketches, drawings, specifications and job instructions.
   • Inspect for serviceability and prepare for operation all tools and equipment and report defects to the supervisor.
   • Source, prepare and stockpile materials in accordance with work schedule, design specifications and job instructions.
2. Build and maintain field structures
   • Conduct earthworks for hardstanding, pits and trenches manually, or with plant and operator support, in accordance with specifications and site requirements.
   • Position fabricated/pre-fabricated components for assembly.
   • Assemble jigs, fixtures and other equipment apply to support construction.
   • Erect scaffolding in accordance with job requirements.
   • Lay/assemble concrete, bricks/blocks, timber, wire mesh, matting, steel and other materials according to job specifications.
   • Conduct horizontal and vertical construction to specification using expedient methods and materials available.
   • Camouflage site progressively and maintain concealment.
   • Check assembly/construction for compliance with specifications.
3. Maintain and clean-up site and equipment
   • Maintain, further develop and/or repair field structures to specification.
   • Remove from site, clean, service, maintain and store plant, vehicles, tools and other equipment and complete documentation.
   • Clear area and dispose of waste material.
4. Plan and prepare work site
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment.
   • Conduct site layout and preparation in accordance with approved sketches, drawings, specifications and job instructions.
   • Inspect for serviceability and prepare for operation all tools and equipment and report defects to the supervisor.
   • Source, prepare and stockpile materials in accordance with work schedule, design specifications and job instructions.
5. Build and maintain field structures
   • Conduct earthworks for hardstanding, pits and trenches manually, or with plant and operator support, in accordance with specifications and site requirements.
   • Position fabricated/pre-fabricated components for assembly.
   • Assemble jigs, fixtures and other equipment apply to support construction.
   • Erect scaffolding in accordance with job requirements.
   • Lay/assemble concrete, bricks/blocks, timber, wire mesh, matting, steel and other materials according to job specifications.
   • Conduct horizontal and vertical construction to specification using expedient methods and materials available.
   • Camouflage site progressively and maintain concealment.
   • Check assembly/construction for compliance with specifications.
6. Maintain and clean-up site and equipment
   • Maintain, further develop and/or repair field structures to specification.
   • Remove from site, clean, service, maintain and store plant, vehicles, tools and other equipment and complete documentation.
   • Clear area and dispose of waste material.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

following instructions

reading drawings, plans and sketches

selecting construction materials

measuring relative to the construction process

utilising expedient and improvised methods to construct field structures

reporting information

laying out a site

preparing materials and equipment for construction

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

using standard processes to handle and place materials

completing the construction of field structures to the specified standard

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

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 non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

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