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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for installing noise barriers
   • Access, interpret and apply noise barrier installation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage requirements
   • Select and check for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Survey work area for loading and unloading and stock-piling materials
   • Assess plant and crane capabilities as required
2. Erect noise barriers
   • Set out position of noise barrier line and post holes, and excavate to specifications
   • Install base section
   • Install uprights plumb and to alignment
   • Fit and fix rails, cladding or panels
3. Clean up
   • Clear work area and recycle or dispose of materials
   • Store and stack unused materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
4. Plan and prepare for installing noise barriers
   • Access, interpret and apply noise barrier installation documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage requirements
   • Select and check for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
   • Survey work area for loading and unloading and stock-piling materials
   • Assess plant and crane capabilities as required
5. Erect noise barriers
   • Set out position of noise barrier line and post holes, and excavate to specifications
   • Install base section
   • Install uprights plumb and to alignment
   • Fit and fix rails, cladding or panels
   • Clear work area and recycle or dispose of materials
   • Store and stack unused materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of noise barrier installation including:

accessing, interpreting and applying documentation relevant to the installation of noise barriers

identifying and applying relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements

selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions

surveying work area for loading and unloading and stock-piling materials

correct use of plant and crane as required

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation of noise barriers in a way that meets all requirements including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

monitoring hazards and identifying and communicating changes to the work environment during the work process

demonstrates completion of installing noise barriers that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

erecting noise barriers to meet drawings and job specifications requirements

clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials

as an individual or as a member of a two-three (2-3) person team, undertake and complete the installation of fifty (50) metres of noise barriers

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in installing noise barriers through:

accessing, interpreting and applying, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

identifying and managing risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions

setting up work activity

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities

work health and safety

managing waste

selecting and checking for faults, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

confirming plant and crane capabilities as required

carrying out work to drawings and specifications

applying effective installation techniques

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