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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish structural components and materials used in residential buildings
  2. Interpret plans and specifications
  3. Specify the materials and methods involved in the refurbishment of wet areas
  4. Develop and maintain relevant and current reference material

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.

Unit context includes:

work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures, Liveable and Accessible Housing Design guidelines, and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individual to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving, plus self-management and learning skills

Sets of documents include:

drawings

plans

schedules

specifications

bill of quantities

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures


Performance Evidence

Interpret work orders and locate and apply relevant information

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

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Access and interpret information about building materials and processes and identify key elements and participants in the building process

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

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, presentation of design/colour concepts, the reporting of work outcomes and problems

Present findings in a creative and convincing format

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

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


Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for identifying building materials and methods

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for identifying building materials and methods

Relevant Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA)

Awareness of different forms of construction

Local environmental plans and relevant building authorities

Basic building and architectural terminology

Common structural and non-structural components of a residential building

Geographical implications of a building site/location

Materials and methods involved in the refurbishment of a wet area

Materials and methods involved in the construction and installation of contemporary built-in cabinetry

Equipment involved in the installation of home theatre systems

Climate control devices, including fans, heaters and air conditioners

Relevant research techniques

Residential building demolition methods

Construction trades, techniques and materials associated with each stage

Residential building process