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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish the suitability of resources
  2. Prepare, repair and install refractory brickwork/blockwork
  3. Contribute to controlling hazards in work area

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include

adjustingcorrectingresponding to work procedures

identifying and solving problems

manual skills

physical handling skills

using tools and equipment safely

working in a team or individually as required

reading and numeracy to interpret workplace documents and technical information

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

how to prepare for and install refractory brickworkblockwork

the organisations requirements relating to your responsibilities for installing refractory brickworkblockwork

types and characteristics of background surfaces

methods of preparing background surfaces

types uses and operation of tools and equipment

types of finishes to completed brickworkblockwork

types and uses of jointing materials

methods of jointing

reasons for avoiding voids in joints

types of and reasons for expansion joints

types and uses of temporary support

methods of protecting work during installation

reasons for and methods of providing test panels

methods of cutting

safeguards to take during reinstatement work

methods of removing damaged refractory

methods of keying and bonding new to existing refractories

reasons for and methods of obtaining seals between new and existing refractory

materials sources

materials typescategorisation

methods of production

familiarity with installation techniques

familiarity with principles of selection

familiarity with variety of applications

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency

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

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action Consistent performance should be demonstrated In particular look to see that

signs of problems or potential problems with the equipmentprocesses are recognised

appropriate action is taken in a timely manner

hazards are recognised and appropriate action is taken to control risks arising from such hazards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations

Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal smooth operation

Simulation or case studiesscenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include walkthroughs of the relevant competency components A bank of scenarioscase studieswhat ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions

Method of assessment

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include:

mortar mixing equipment

trowels

lifting and placing equipment

equipment allowing access

Installation

Installation includes:

laying patterns (e.g. stretcher bond)

correct thickness of course

laying bricks/blocks to conform to required curves and angles

tying brocks/blocks to structure

keying bricks/blocks to existing refractory

Occupational health and safety (OHS)

All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence