CPCCDE2011A
Use demolition tools and equipment

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work safely and effectively using demolition tools and equipment in the conduct of demolition activities.

Application

This unit of competency supports the attainment of the understanding and skills to use tools and equipment in demolition activities, which may include working with others and as a member of a team.


Prerequisites

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare.

1.1. Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.

1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.

1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.

1.4. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.

2. Identify demolition tools and equipment.

2.1. Types and functions of demolition tools and equipment to be used in the demolition process are identified, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.

2.2. Methods of operation of demolition tools and equipment are identified from specifications, standards and manufacturers' instructions.

2.3. Specific OHS requirements for the identified demolition tools and equipment are identified and applied.

3. Use tools and equipment.

3.1. Identified tools and equipment consistent with the requirements of the job, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability, and any faults are reported and/or rectified.

3.2. Work area is prepared for the use of demolition tools and equipment.

3.3. Pre-operational checks, including lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water, are completed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

3.4. Tools and equipment are used for their intended purpose in the performance of demolition tasks in accordance with regulations, standards, codes of practice and workplace requirements.

3.5. Tools and equipment are safely located when not in immediate use.

4. Clean up.

4.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.

4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

determine requirements

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

follow instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

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

evaluating own actions and making judgments about performance and necessary improvements

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

recognising procedures, following instructions, responding to change and contributing to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems

teamwork skills to coordinate own 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:

applications of portable power tools, hand tools and equipment applicable to demolition tasks

general construction terminology

hazards associated with the use of demolition tools and equipment

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

measurement and calculation

method of operation and maintenance requirements of demolition tools and equipment

plans, drawings and specifications

quality requirements

techniques associated with the use of demolition tools and equipment

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

Evidence Required

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 information, standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan 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

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to safely and effectively use the listed demolition tools and equipment for their appropriate application, ensuring:

there is no damage to tools or equipment

all work is completed to specification

compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes.

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.


Range Statement

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.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified

MSDS

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to the use of demolition tools and equipment

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to the use of demolition tools and equipment

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planning and preparation include:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies

equipment defect identification

identification, selection, preparation and application of demolition tools and equipment for demolition tasks

work site inspection.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances, including asbestos, lead-based paints, dust, pesticide residue, animal residue and the safe handling or quarantining procedures for each

organisational first aid

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

earth leakage boxes

equipment tagging

fall protection

identification and preparation of access and egress points

identification of equipment guarding and cut-off switches

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

sedimentation control

vibration

waste management.

Tools and equipment:

include:

angle grinders

barricades

bars (crow and pinch)

bolt cutters

brooms

chisels

concrete saws

electric testers

hacksaws

hammers

handsaws

picks and mattocks

pliers

pneumatic tools

power drills and saws

quick cut saws

safety and fall prevention equipment

scaffolds

shovels and spades

signs

sledge hammers

spanners and wrenches.

Preparation of work areas includes:

communication with those who may be affected by the demolition task

erection of scaffolding

identification of positions of hoses and cables clear of hazards

installation of supports and bracing

location of signage and barricades

provision for site safety.

Demolition tasks may be performed:

at ground level

at height

in a confined space

on a new construction site or an existing structure being renovated or extended which involves the complete or partial removal of components

over water

under water

underground.


Sectors

Unit sector

Construction


Co-Requisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable