This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently store plasterboard products while working with others as a member of a team.

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

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. Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.

1.5. Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements.

1.6. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.

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

2. Identify products to be stored and appropriate stock records and inventory systems.

2.1. Products to be stored are identified.

2.2. Potential uses, frequency and order of use of materials, or frequency of dispatch to other parts of the job or to fill orders, are established.

2.3. Size, shape and special storage requirements of the storage space are determined.

2.4. Stock and inventory system requirements are identified.

2.5. Relevant product information, including instructions, care labels and product identification information are located.

3. Prepare storage area.

3.1. Requirements for safe storage are identified.

3.2. Storage arrangements take into account potential damage to goods.

3.3. Appropriate work site clearances for use of storage area are obtained.

3.4. Storage areas are cleared of waste and contaminants and required safety equipment is installed.

3.5. Storage areas are planned to safely and effectively store goods based on frequency and order of use, safe height, weight and size.

3.6. Access and working space for safe handling of materials are established with others working in the work site.

4. Store materials and goods.

4.1. Condition of materials and goods is observed on arrival and any product below specification is returned to source.

4.2. Materials and goods are stored and where appropriate, stacked appropriately for safe working load, size and crushability of goods.

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

follow instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

recognise procedures

report faults

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

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

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

written skills to record results of checks and tests and relevant work completion procedures

evaluate own actions and make 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

respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks and management systems

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:

application of product and process knowledge to identify problems and predict consequences

identify dimensions and mass of items to be shifted or transported and compare with vehicle and building

identify shape, load and balance characteristics of products and equipment used

identify faults in operation of equipment or materials quality

identify potential for health and safety risks from inappropriate storage of plasterboard and plaster products

identify the purpose of tags and logs of use for equipment

implications on product quality for instruction for storage to be followed

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

manufacturer and supplier instructions for safe use of plant, equipment and storage systems

names and functions of equipment, components and materials

requirements to plan own work

safely use equipment, shift and handle products and materials

total weights of individual items to estimate overall load and compare with safe working loads for vehicles, scaffold, equipment and manual handling.

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:

explain reasons for providing moisture protection

protect the board from weather and moisture from slabs

select and use appropriate storage methods

operate from basic instruction without constant supervision

execute work within agreed timeframes and standards

interpret delivery documentation and work orders

locate relevant materials

explain warranty, guarantee and liability requirements for plastering work

apply knowledge of industry products to identify:

warranty compliance issues that may arise from inappropriate storage

common faults in plasterboard and plaster products and problems that require reporting

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

prevent damage to goods, equipment or products

work effectively with, and minimise the risk of injury to self and other workers

modify work activities to cater for variations in work site procedures, contexts and environment

identify and use appropriate behaviour for interactions with other workers, supervisors, clients and members of the public

maintain workplace records in relation to materials, plant and equipment use

use safe handling requirements, based on information provided for equipment, products and materials.

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:

work site

materials

plasterboard.

Assessment of this unit of competency may be in conjunction with assessment of other units commonly performed at the same time in normal job roles.

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.

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

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to plasterboard

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to plasterboard

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

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

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

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:

concealed services (water, power and gas)

lighting

traffic control

restricted access barriers

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.

Tools and equipment include:

broad knives

brooms

electric screw guns

hand and power drills

hand saws

keyhole saws

measuring tapes and rules

paintbrushes

plasterboard hammers

plasterer's trowels

scaffold planks

T squares

taping knives

trestles.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications

workplace operations and procedures.

Materials include:

beads

cement render

fibre cement sheets

finishing materials

plaster compounds

plasterboard

plasterglass sheets

water resistant plasterboard.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

vibration

waste management.

Requirements for safe storage include:

horizontal stacking where possible

providing protection against moisture migration from below

risks of product falling or being damaged

safe working loads for racks and floor

storing product type and quantity

weatherproof area.

Potential damage to goods includes from:

handling

moisture

other stored items

other work activities on the site.

Safe handling includes:

forklifts

manual handling equipment

safe shifting by personnel

scissor lifts.

Unit sector

Construction

This unit contains employability skills.