Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement, and the Assessment Guidelines of the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Location, interpretation and application of relevant information, standards and specifications Compliance with site safety plan, OH&S regulations and State/Territory legislation applicable to workplace operations Compliance with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements The completion of realistic site based tasks using at least one small plant item from two different categories listed in the unit scope. The application of emergency procedures The conduct of authorised operator maintenance Communication and working effectively and safely with others |
Relationship to other units | Pre-requisite units are: BCCCM1001C Follow OH&S policies and procedures Competency in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role |
Specific knowledge required to achieve the performance criteria | A knowledge of -Small plant and equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations Basic soil types and characteristics Site and equipment safety requirements Small plant and equipment operating techniques related to essential tasks Processes for interpreting engineering drawings and sketches Operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures Site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities Materials Safety Data Sheets and materials handling methods Project quality requirements Civil construction terminology Processes for compaction of concrete, soils and granular materials JSA’s/Safe work method statement |
The context of assessment | The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated construction site Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off- site context Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements |
Methods of assessment | Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Building and Construction industry’s Civil Construction Training Package Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning knowledge Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency, including those listed above |
Specific resource requirements for this unit | The following resources should be made available: Workplace location or simulated workplace operational small plant and equipment with appropriate support materials realistic tasks covering the mandatory task requirements maintenance materials appropriate to the small plant and equipment specifications and work instructions |
Range Statement
The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables relate to this particular unit:
Unit scope | Small plant and equipment are classed in the following categories: Pneumatic powered (jackhammers, trench rammers or wacker tamping rammers) Electrically powered (alternators/generators, battery chargers, compressors, circular saws, concrete mixers, hammer drills or lighting sets) Petrol or diesel driven (brush cutters, compressors, concrete mixers, emulsion screed boards, masonry concrete saws, post hole diggers, telescopic tree pruners, vibrator concrete pencil or water pumps) Other (solar powered sign boards, small pedestrian manually operated rollers) Power sources may include 240 volt electricity, compressed air and petrol/diesel motors and hydraulics Operator maintenance is to include cleaning, authorised servicing and the monitoring, recording and reporting of faults. It may also include the conduct of authorised minor replacements |
Safety (OH&S) | OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of first aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and workplace policies and practices Safe operating procedures are to include but not be limited to recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, personnel restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public Hazards and risks may include but not be limited to uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials Emergency procedures related to equipment operation are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation |
Environmental Requirements | Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management |
Quality Requirements | Quality requirements may include but not be limited to dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction |
Statutory/Regulatory Authorities | State/Regulatory Authorities may include Federal, State and Local Authorities |
Materials | Materials associated with the use of small plant and equipment may include but are not limited to water, clays, silts, stone, gravel, mud, rock, sand, topsoil, bituminous mixes, timber, fuels and oils, power leads, replacement parts and consumables |
Communications | Communications are to include but not be limited to verbal instructions and fault reporting and may include two way radio, hand signals, mobile phone, site specific instructions, written instructions or instructions related to job/task On site meeting processes may include notification/ scheduling (time, place, purpose), task discussions and local coordination of procedural and operational issues |
Information | Information sources may include but not be limited to verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches Safe work procedures related to the operation of small plant and equipment on construction sites Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to small plant and equipment operations and the environment Manufacturers’ specifications and instructions Organisation work specifications and requirements. Instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel Relevant Australian Standards |