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:

correctly locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications

comply with a site safety plan, organisational policies, OHS regulations and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations, including quality requirements

correctly identify ACM and policies and procedures for reporting this to designated personnel

effectively communicate and work safely with others

apply general procedures for responding to incidents and reporting hazards and injuries

select and use firefighting equipment to extinguish a simulated mechanical fire

evacuate a site through simulated response to an emergency, complying with workplace procedures.

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:

ability to accurately recognise OHS hazards, including asbestos and take all opportunities to alleviate safety problems in a variety of construction work sites and environments

capacity to deal calmly and effectively with any potential safety problems and work closely with other team members and supervisors to ensure safe working conditions are maintained

communication skills to:

determine and report hazards and risks

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

follow instructions

read and interpret:

MSDS, JSA and safe work method statements

other relevant documentation

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

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

written skills to contribute to reports

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

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:

asbestos management code prevention of exposure

basic first aid procedures

common construction industry terminology

common workplace safety hazards and risks and procedures for reporting these to designated personnel

construction industry communications equipment and use

construction industry health and safety signage

emergency response and evacuation procedures

JSA and safe work method statements

MSDS

OHS hierarchy of control and role of OHS committees and representatives

relevant legislation, regulations and workplace requirements relating to OHS, including hazard reduction and personal safety, including duty of care responsibilities, workers' compensation and injury management requirements

safe manual handling techniques

safe work practices in normal working environment

safety equipment, policies and requirements for working in confined spaces and at height, including on rooves

tools and equipment prohibited for use near identified asbestos-containing materials (ACM)

types of fires and basic firefighting equipment

types, possible location and risks of ACM, including serpentine and amphibole groups, and their use in common building materials

types, purpose and use of construction industry personal protective equipment and clothing

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

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.

Hazards include:

chemical spills

electrical safety work in confined spaces

excavations, including trenches

falling objects

fires

gases

hazardous materials

high or very low temperatures

HIV and other infectious diseases

liquids under pressure

manual handling

moving machinery and equipment

noise, dust and vapours

overhanging beams

protrusions

sharp equipment

traffic

ultraviolet (UV) radiation

unplanned collapse

working at heights.

Designated personnel to be contacted in case of an emergency, accident, fire or to report a risk such as identification of ACM are:

designated safety officers, determined by the enterprise, who have undertaken specific safety response training

managers or other senior personnel

personnel competent and/or licensed in the safe handling of asbestos

supervisors.

Safe work practices:

include:

day to day observation of OHS policies and procedures

emergency procedures

risk assessment

use of basic firefighting equipment

relate to:

access to site amenities, such as drinking water and toilets

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

smoking in designated areas

storage and removal of debris.

Duty of care requirements:

relate to:

legal responsibility under duty of care to do everything reasonably practicable to protect others from harm

relevant state and territory OHS requirements and include employers and self-employed persons, persons in control of the work site, construction supervisors, designers, manufacturers and suppliers, construction workers, subcontractors and inspectors

may relate to:

own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices, including activities that require licences, tickets or certificates of competency.

Incidents include:

accidents resulting in personal injury or damage to property

near misses or dangerous occurrences that do not cause injury but may pose an immediate and significant risk to persons or property, and need to be reported so that action can be taken to prevent recurrence, for example:

breathing apparatus malfunctioning to the extent that the user's health is in danger

collapse of the floor, wall or ceiling of a building being used as a workplace

collapse or failure of an excavation more than 1.5 metres deep (including any shoring)

collapse or partial collapse of a building or structure

collapse, overturning or failure of the load bearing of any scaffolding, lift, crane, hoist or mine-winding equipment

damage to or malfunction of any other major plant

electric shock

electrical short circuit, malfunction or explosion

uncontrolled explosion, fire or escape of gas, hazardous substance or steam

any other unintended or uncontrolled incident or event arising from operations carried on at a workplace.

Australian government and state or territory OHS legislative requirements include:

Australian standards

construction industry OHS standards and guidelines

duty of care

health and safety representatives, committees and supervisors

JSA and safe work method statements

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.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

emergency situation contacts

evacuation plans

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

labels

manufacturer specifications and instructions

memos

MSDS

organisation work specifications and requirements

plans and specifications

regulatory and legislative requirements, such as Acts, regulations and codes of practice

relevant Australian standards

reports of near misses or accidents

safe work procedures or equivalent documentation

safety meeting minutes

signage

verbal or written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules.

Hazardous materials include:

ACM

cleaning chemicals, including those in pressurised containers

glues

insulation materials

solvents

treated timber products.

Measures for controlling risk or minimising hazards in accordance with the hierarchy of control include:

elimination

substitution

isolation

engineering control

administrative control

personal protective equipment.

Signs and symbols include:

emergency information signs (exits, equipment, first aid)

fire signs (location of fire alarms and firefighting equipment)

hazard identification, facility or location signs

regulatory signs (e.g. prohibition, mandatory and limitation or restriction), such as hazard signs (danger and warning)

safety tags and lockout (danger tags, out of service tags)

site safety, directional, traffic and warning signs and symbols.

Asbestos-containing materials are identified:

includes recognising common types of ACM that may be found in construction materials and buildings

covers asbestos rope/fabrics, asbestos cement sheeting, asbestos cement piping and lagging on pipes, bituminous waterproof membrane, fire doors, electrical switchboards, millboard, and sheeting under ceramic or vinyl floor tiles in wet areas.

Asbestos-containing materials are reported to:

person in control of the workplace as set out in the relevant Asbestos Management Code.

Personal protective equipment is to include:

aprons

arm guards

caps

dust mask/respirators

ear muffs/plugs

gloves

hard hats

high visibility retro reflective vests

jackets

overalls

safety glasses/goggles

steel capped boots

UV protective clothing and sunscreen.

Tools and equipment include:

firefighting equipment

first aid kit

ladders and work platforms

personal protective equipment.

Materials include:

first aid materials suitable for emergency first aid treatment of minor injuries.

Prohibited tools and equipment that cannot be used near identified ACM include:

high-speed abrasive power and pneumatic tolls, high pressure water cleaners, compressed air or abrasive blasting

any vacuum cleaning equipment not specifically designed for safe work with asbestos.

Environmental requirements are to cover workplace quality management and include:

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management.

Types of fire includes:

electrical, chemical, gas, mechanical, paper, wood or natural fire.

Fire equipment includes:

breathing apparatus

fire extinguishers

fire hydrant and hoses

fire reel

fire truck

manual firefighting instruments, such as fire blankets.

Emergency response and evacuation procedures include:

emergencies, such as fire, toxic and/or flammable vapours emission, vehicle/mobile plant accident, structural collapse, chemical spill and injury to personnel

extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation.