Required skills

use and operation of equipment and hand and power tools

safe manual handling techniques

use of personal protective equipment

communication skills including questioning and active listening techniques to identify and confirm work requirements and report faults or defects

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

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

Required knowledge

set out and construction principles and practices

material selection fixing and fasteners

properties and characteristics of masonry and associated materials

workplace policies and procedures regarding construction

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

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 construction of signs according to job specifications

constructing different types of signs 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 suitable work area where tools and equipment can be safely applied to construct signage

access to signage construction materials

access to relevant hand and power tools

access to relevant documentation such as drawings and specification or instructions relevant to activity

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 completing appropriate planning and preparation for work constructing signs and cleaning up work site according to workplace policies and procedures

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures with regard to performing signage construction

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

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:

Quality assurance requirements may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

Materials may include:

Tools and equipment may include: