1. Plan and prepare for operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the use of hand and power tools

1.2 Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allotted task

1.3 Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures relevant to the allotted task

1.4 Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements for the allotted task from the project environmental management plan

1.5 Mark out saw-cuts in accordance with specifications

2. Select and operate concrete saw

2.1 Select concrete saw consistent with needs of job and in accordance with standard work practice, and report any faults

2.2 Checkequipment for serviceability and safety, and report faults

2.3 Clear route of hazards for safe placement of hoses

2.4 Assess concrete for optimum timing of saw-cut

2.5 Connect hoses to tool and cover trip hazards

2.6 Use concrete saw safely and effectively in application processes

2.7 Locate concrete saw safely when not in use

2.8 Saw and cut to correct dimensions as specified

2.9 Clean out and protect open cut

2.10 Complete saw cutting records

3. Clean up

3.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan

3.2 Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and standard work practices

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to use hand and power tools:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

speak clearly and directly, listening carefully to instructions and information

interpret and understand the information required for the preparation and application of concrete saws, including work instructions, quality assurance procedures, manufacturer’s instructions, materials safety data sheets and equipment

apply teamwork to a range of situations, particularly in a safety context

solve problems particularly in teams and in dealing practically with safety issues

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work placements

manage time, particularly in organising priorities and planning work including the scheduling and use of equipment, materials and tools to avoid back tracking and re work

take responsibility for self organisation of work priorities

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to use hand and power tools:

site and equipment safety requirements

concrete saws and their application

portable power tools and their application

power sources

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

industry and worksite terminology

understanding of concrete setting process to determine optimum setting time, and minimise unplanned cracks

electrical and compressed air safety

JSA’s/safe work method statement

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the use of concrete saws on pavements

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient use of cutting and sawing concrete pavements

consistent timely use of concrete saws to safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

conduct sawing on concrete pavements to a minimum of 100 linear metres

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non Englishspeaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate’s required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:

working with others to undertake the use of concrete saws to initiate planned cracks

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work instructions may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches

plans and specifications

quality requirements, including: dimensions and tolerances, standards of work and material standards

safe work procedures or equivalent related to using hand and power tools

Safety requirements may include:

protective clothing and equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environment and safety

handling of materials

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

emergency procedures related to equipment operation which may include

emergency shutdown and stopping

extinguishing equipment fires

organisational first aid requirements and

evacuation

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and

clean-up management

Checking tools is to include:

checking of electrical safety/inspection tag for currency

equipment defect identification

assessment of conditions and hazards and determination of work requirements

Power tools may include those powered by but not limited to:

240 volt electricity (circular saw, mitre saw, drill, grinder, impact hammer)

pneumatic (wrench, grinder, jackhammer, screwdriver)

battery driven (drill, grinder, circular saw, sander, impact hammer) and

hydraulics (portapower and attachments, jacking equipment, shoring systems)

Concrete saws are to include:

wet cut

cut off saws

early dry cut

Equipment is to include:

air hoses

generator

electric leads