Required skills

safe manual handling techniques

use of personal protective equipment

communication skills including clear and direct communication to report faults or defects and active listening and questioning techniques to liaise with other staff

literacy and numeracy skills to identify and interpret work requirements read labels interpret and read plans and drawings make measurements and perform calculations

organisational and selfmanagement skills to complete required tasks according to client requirements and workplace policies and procedures

Required knowledge

set out and construction principles and practices

properties and characteristics of masonry and associated materials

hand tools and equipment use and operation

broad working knowledge of relevant federal state or territory and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS and concrete construction

workplace policies and procedures regarding concrete construction

operating and maintenance requirements of relevant hand tools and equipment

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to select prepare use maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions workplace policies and procedures and manufacturers instructions

the safe and efficient setting out and laying of masonry according to work specifications

installing different types of basic masonry structures on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of skills in a facility where concreting requirements such as paving paths and edges can be applied

access to masonry tools and equipment including personal protective equipment

access to masonry and mortar

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of candidate demonstrating appropriate planning and preparation for work laying masonry installing reinforcement to masonry and cleaning up work site

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures with regard to masonry work

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SIFBGMA Install basic masonry structures

SIFBGM004A Install basic masonry structures.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role

Appropriate staff may include:

Work requirements may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Safety hazards may include:

Corrective action may include: