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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm design specification
  2. Design installation process
  3. Prepare for installation
  4. Monitor installation

Range Statement

This field allows for 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.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.

Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:

HSE legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials

Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made

any relevant licence and certification requirements.

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.

HSE hazards

Identification of HSE hazards requires consideration of:

exposure to heat

exposure to dust

exposure to refractory materials

confined space entry

working with equipment

working at heights

ultra-violet (UV) and other welding hazards

disposal of waste, scrap and excess materials

manual handling hazards.


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

analyse and interpret technical reports, technical specifications and data

confirm design specifications meet refractory requirements

determine refractory installation process to meet refractory design specifications

plan the installation project

develop installation specification, including:

technical specification

hazard controls and residual hazards

installation schedule

measures for monitoring critical items

monitor the installation conformance to specifications and take action on non-conformances

complete project documentation and reports

communicate technical information verbally and in writing/drawings

communicate and negotiate agreements with internal and external stakeholders, including one or more of:

customer representatives

technical experts

regulators

management

refractory designer

refractory installer

materials and equipment suppliers

contractors

apply complex and/or theoretical mathematical calculations, statistics

solve complex problems within or arising from the refractory design and/or installation.


Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including knowledge of:

properties of all common refractory materials including:

cementitious refractories

clay refractories

other refractories

application and principles of block/precast installation methods

installation for:

straight walls

corners

curves

roofs

arches

application and limitations of anchors and anchoring systems, including:

anchor bolts

anchor mesh

retention clips

application and limitations of installation equipment, including:

equipment for lifting and placing precast blocks

temporary support for roofs and arches

spreader jacks

application and limitations of post laying requirements for different mortars, including:

drying

control of moisture and or temperature

removal of scaffolding or other access/egress provisions

application and limitations of bonds, including:

stretcher bond

header bond

English bond

English garden wall bond

reverse bond

broken bond

application and limitations of types of mortar, including:

hydraulic setting dry mixes

air setting dry mixes

heat setting dry mixes

clay

fireclay

chamotte

mortar

application and limitations of types of junctions, including:

tie brick

special brick

squint brick

application and limitations of types of piers, including:

attached

detached

scaffolding design and construction

calculations relevant to specifications

project planning and management

regulatory framework

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.