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

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant construction industry information, standards and specifications

comply with site safety plans and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

explain to others scope, employment and economic importance of the construction industry

locate and identify documentation on site employment conditions and source of these conditions

set personal and team work goals and participate in site meetings

respond to personal conflict situations

identify personal development needs and apply learning to future work tasks

follow workplace procedures according to instructions given and report information only at own level of responsibility, including:

complying with environmental/sustainability legislation, and organisational and procedural requirements relevant to specific daily responsibilities

use of tools, such as an inspection checklist to collect and measure relevant information on resource and energy consumption

participating in and supporting improved environmental use of resources

recognising efficiency processes involving work practices and reporting as required.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

establish and communicate deadlines

follow supervisor's instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

report faults

report variations or difficulties in performance and additional support required

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

written skills to record resource use

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

numeracy skills to apply measurements and make calculations

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

basic understanding of sustainability on a construction work site

common construction industry terminology and interpersonal communication requirements

construction industry quality requirements

construction industry size, scope of work and national economic importance

environmental and resource hazards/risks, including compliance with relevant legislation associated with the environment, job specifications and procedures

federal, state, and territory environmental or sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to this sector and applicable to own work role, e.g. Building Code of Australia (BCA)

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

relevant environmental and resource efficiency systems and practices

relevant industrial awards and enterprise agreements

relevant legislation, regulations and workplace requirements relating to provisions covering discrimination and equal employment opportunity

site meeting procedures

typical site/team work structure, methods and communication processes.

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.

Construction job roles include:

bricklaying and blocklaying

carpentry

concreting

demolition

dogging

formwork and falsework

painting and decorating

rigging

roof tiling

scaffolding

solid plastering

steelfixing

wall and ceiling lining

wall and floor tiling

waterproofing.

Construction employment conditions include coverage of:

AWAs

bulletins and newsletters

enterprise agreements

industrial awards

industry and workplace codes of practice

workplace agreements.

Organisational requirements include:

access and equity principles and practice

anti-discrimination and related policy

business and performance plans

ethical standards

goals and objectives

legal and organisation policy, guidelines and requirements

quality

systems and processes.

Responsibilities and duties include:

codes of conduct

job description and employment arrangements

organisation's policy relevant to work role

skills training and competencies

supervision and accountability requirements, including OHS

team structures.

Safe work methods and practices include:

access to site amenities, such as drinking water and toilets

day to day observation of OHS policies and procedures

emergency procedures and use of basic firefighting equipment

general requirements for safe use of plant and equipment

general requirements for use of personal protective equipment and clothing

housekeeping to ensure a clean, tidy and safer work area

no drugs and alcohol at work

preventing bullying and harassment

risk assessment

smoking in designated areas

storage and disposal of waste and debris according to established procedures and environmental protection requirements.

Australian government and state and territory OHS legislative requirements include:

Australian standards

construction industry OHS standards and guidelines

duty of care

health and safety representatives, committees and supervisors

licences, tickets or certificates of competency

National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work

national safety standards

OHS and welfare Acts and regulations

safety codes of practice, and JSA and safe work method statements.

Work group members include:

coach or mentor

employee representative

peers, work colleagues, team, enterprise and other members of the organisation

supervisor or manager.

Personal protective equipment includes:

caps

dust masks and respirators

ear muffs and plugs

gloves

hard hats

high visibility vests

jackets

overalls

safety glasses/goggles

steel capped boots.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications, where specified

workplace operations and procedures.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

organisation work specifications and requirements

plans and specifications

regulatory and legislative requirements

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures or equivalent

signage

verbal or written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules.

Teams:

is a generic term that refers to the site work organisation

may be known/titled locally as crews, gangs, shifts or other industrially and historically acceptable term.

Learning needs and development processes include competency achievement/maintenance processes, which include:

assessment processes

formal vocational education and training

on-the-job training and job rotation

recognition of prior learning

refresher training.

Environmental and resource efficiency issues include:

minimisation of environmental risks and maximisation of opportunities to improve environmental performance and to promote more efficient production and consumption of natural resources on the work site, for example by minimising waste, through participation in or use of a waste minimisation system

using resources efficiently, including reducing material usage and supporting efficient energy and water use, such as:

air testing pipes

efficient fittings

insulation

site management to minimise stormwater pollution

strategic use of materials to reduce off-cuts and wastage

tool maintenance

transportation

using alternative practices, procedures and materials/products that reduce or eliminate resource consumption.

Appropriate techniques for recording resource use include:

examination and documentation of resources on work site

examination and measurement of resources, materials and products from suppliers

examination of relevant information and data on efficiency and resource reduction

instructions and reports from other parties involved in the process of identifying and implementing improvements.

Environmental hazards include:

substances (e.g. resource, waste, by-product) that are dangerous to living things in the environment, such as humans, animals, plants and water, including storage, handling and disposal of the following substances:

toxic

corrosive

flammable

explosive

may be infectious or have other dangerous characteristics.

Environmental requirements are to cover workplace quality management and include:

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management.

Suggestions for sustainable use of resources includes ideas that help to:

ensure appropriate use of materials and make recommendations to others to use sustainable products and practices

identify alternative sources of energy or energy conservation

improve energy and water efficiency

prevent and minimise risks and maximise opportunities, such as use of solar or grey water, and other alternative forms of energy/resources where appropriate

reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by reducing waste, transportation and use of non-renewable resources, such as energy, water, fuel, and materials

use alternative products/materials, procedures and installation techniques to support efficiency and sustainability

use renewable, recyclable, reusable and recoverable resources (energy, water, materials/products and waste).

Compliance with environmental requirements includes:

meeting relevant acts, laws, by-laws and regulations or best practice to support compliance in environmental performance and sustainability at each level as required (such as Environmental Protection, Biodiversity Conservation Act, BCA), including:

federal

industry

international

local government

organisation

reporting breaches

state and territory.

Designated personnel to be contacted are determined by the enterprise and include:

managers

supervisors

other senior personnel assigned to particular work site roles, such as safety officer.