Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate problems avoid reworking and avoid wastage of selected compounds and additives

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking work flow interruptions or wastage

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate area and estimate compound and additives requirements

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan work within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of

tools and materials

types and applications of compounds and additives

seek learning opportunities

use the limited workplace technology related to the application of compounds and additives including tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to appropriate compounds and additives

organisation and site standards requirements policies and procedures for applying appropriate compounds and additives

characteristics and requirements of concrete and timber subfloor preparation

characteristics and requirements of concrete and fibre board wall preparation

types characteristics uses and limitations of compounds and additives

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

set up and operation of equipment

workplace safety system requirements related to the application of appropriate compounds and additives

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

problem identification and resolution techniques

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

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

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

Interpret work order and locate relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment products and materials including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to the building structures and to equipment

select the correct compound or additive for the job

identify and respond to product incompatibilities

Complete a minimum of three applications where appropriate compounds and additives are selected prepared and applied to substrates in preparation for finish coverings

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Work effectively with others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available

realistic application requirements

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to the application of compounds and additives

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Legislative requirements

OHS requirements

Organisational requirements

Appropriate compounds and additives

Instructions

Personal protective equipment

Tools and equipment

Materials