Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PMC552091B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork_blockwork

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PMC552091B - Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork_blockwork
Description This unit of competency covers the installation of refractory brickwork. It includes the use of tools and ancillary equipment and the mixing and application of appropriate mortars.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency applies to operators who install and/or repair refractory bricks and blocks. Brickwork/blockwork may be the total requirements for the job, or it may need to join to moulded or cast refractory.This unit does NOT cover the installation of mouldable or cast refractory, refer to PMC552092B Prepare for and install mouldable refractory materials or PMC552093B Prepare for and cast refractory materialsThis unit of competency also includes the mixing and application of refractory mortars as part of the installation.This competency will typically be performed by a team of operators working under direction and to a specification and/or procedures.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish the suitability of resources
  • Check all information conforms with resources
  • Report any inaccuracies in information to the person in charge
  • Identify and select materials, components, tools and equipment
  • Identify hazards associated with materials, components, tools and equipment and take appropriate steps to minimise hazard
       
Element: Prepare, repair and install refractory brickwork/blockwork
  • Carry out work practices to comply with the given information and achieve the required specification
  • Organise work practices to complete work within the allocated time and to comply with the given information
  • Correct any deficiencies in the quality of work
  • Carry out work practices to comply with the given information to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding work area
  • Comply with organisational information when carrying out work practices to maintain safe working procedures
       
Element: Contribute to controlling hazards in work area
  • Identify hazards in work area
  • Assess risks arising from those hazards
  • Take appropriate action to control risks to procedures and duty of care
       


Evidence Required

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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

The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.

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

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:

signs of problems or potential problems with the equipment/processes are recognised

appropriate action is taken in a timely manner

hazards are recognised and appropriate action is taken to control risks arising from such hazards.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.

Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.

Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.

Method of assessment

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills include:

adjusting/correcting/responding to work procedures

identifying and solving problems

manual skills

physical handling skills

using tools and equipment safely

working in a team or individually, as required

reading and numeracy to interpret workplace documents and technical information

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

how to prepare for and install refractory brickwork/blockwork

the organisation's requirements relating to your responsibilities for installing refractory brickwork/blockwork

types and characteristics of background surfaces

methods of preparing background surfaces

types, uses and operation of tools and equipment

types of finishes to completed brickwork/blockwork

types and uses of jointing materials

methods of jointing

reasons for avoiding voids in joints

types of, and reasons for, expansion joints

types and uses of temporary support

methods of protecting work during installation

reasons for, and methods of, providing test panels

methods of cutting

safeguards to take during reinstatement work

methods of removing damaged refractory

methods of keying and bonding new to existing refractories

reasons for, and methods of, obtaining seals between new and existing refractory

materials sources

materials types/categorisation

methods of production

familiarity with installation techniques

familiarity with principles of selection

familiarity with variety of applications

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.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include:

mortar mixing equipment

trowels

lifting and placing equipment

equipment allowing access

Installation

Installation includes:

laying patterns (e.g. stretcher bond)

correct thickness of course

laying bricks/blocks to conform to required curves and angles

tying brocks/blocks to structure

keying bricks/blocks to existing refractory

Occupational health and safety (OHS)

All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Check all information conforms with resources 
Report any inaccuracies in information to the person in charge 
Identify and select materials, components, tools and equipment 
Identify hazards associated with materials, components, tools and equipment and take appropriate steps to minimise hazard 
Carry out work practices to comply with the given information and achieve the required specification 
Organise work practices to complete work within the allocated time and to comply with the given information 
Correct any deficiencies in the quality of work 
Carry out work practices to comply with the given information to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding work area 
Comply with organisational information when carrying out work practices to maintain safe working procedures 
Identify hazards in work area 
Assess risks arising from those hazards 
Take appropriate action to control risks to procedures and duty of care 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PMC552091B - Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork_blockwork
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Assessment Record Sheet

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