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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Conduct moisture testing on timber flooring and components
  3. Conduct moisture testing on concrete floors
  4. Notify findings of moisture tests

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Legislative requirements include:

applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

WHS

the environment

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care and heritage

WHS requirements include:

Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations

organisational safety policies and procedures

use of personal protective equipment

firefighting equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Organisational requirements include:

legal, organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

WHS

emergency and evacuation

ethical standards

recording and reporting

access and equity principles and practices

equipment use, maintenance and storage

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Relevant information includes:

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of moisture testing tools and equipment

workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to notification and communications

manufacturer instructions for the use of moisture testing equipment and materials

Tools and equipment include:

electrical resistance meter

timber probe

tape measure

hygrometer

thermometer probe

temperature gauge

relative humidity

electric drill

masonry drill bits

Materials include:

timber strip flooring

construction sheet flooring

concrete floors

above grade, on grade and below grade floors

Timber moisture tests include:

tests for moisture content of timber flooring, floor joists, bearers and stumps rotting, insect attack and cross-flow ventilation

Concrete moisture tests include:

checks for moisture, damage to expansion joint, concrete surface for weakness or damage and for the presence of curing agents

invasive in-situ probe test (ASTM F2170)

Inspection notifications include:

the type and number of moisture tests completed

inspection findings

suggested remedies to any faults identified

recommendations for the selected flooring

Performance Evidence

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for sub-floor inspection

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 goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Complete a minimum of:

an electrical resistance moisture test on timber flooring, floor joists, bearers and stumps, including written notification of the test results

a hygrometer moisture test on concrete flooring, including written notification of test results

a capacitance moisture test on concrete flooring, including written notification of test results

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, 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 moisture testing outcomes and problems

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

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate moisture testing problems to avoid re-work and wastage

Diagnose and identify the causes and consequences of moisture irregularities

Recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

Plan and organise activities, including the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate other material requirements

Maintain current knowledge of:

moisture testing equipment and processes

timber and concrete materials

Use the workplace technology related to the moisture testing of timber and concrete, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Knowledge Evidence

Workplace safety system requirements related to moisture testing timber and concrete

Types, characteristics and moisture content of:

timber sub-floor structures

concrete sub-floor structures

Types and uses of moisture testing equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Requirements for moisture content of selected timber flooring components

Characteristics and requirements of sub-floor moisture testing

Work flow in relation to moisture testing processes and procedures