ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, quality requirements and operational details relevant to 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 and obtain and implement the signage requirements from the project traffic management plan

1.5. Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, and check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

1.6. Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan to the allotted task

2. Handle and remove waste

2.1. Comply with materials safety data sheets and requirements of regulatory authorities

2.2. Identify hazardous materials for separate handling

2.3. Use correct procedures to remove non-toxic materials

2.4. Use dust suppression procedures to minimise health risks to work personnel and others materials from workplace traffic or access

3. Clean Up

3.1. Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and standard work practices

3.2. Safely store/stack unused materials for future use

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

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 handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materials:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

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

take responsibility for self organisation of work priorities

show a willingness to learn and to use a range of mediums to learn

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 handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materials:

the most commonly encountered waste materials on worksites

environmental management requirements

hazardous goods handling in accordance with company procedures

systems for packing and securing materials for movement

systems and equipments or materials for the short term protection of stacked/stored materials

methods of dust suppression

site and equipment safety requirements

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

project quality requirements

industry and worksite terminology

JSA's/Safe work method statement

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

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 to handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materials

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of handling of resources and infrastructure materials and safe disposal of non toxic materials

working with others to undertake and complete the handling of resources and infrastructure materials and safe disposal of non toxic materials that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of handling of resources and infrastructure materials and disposal of non toxic materials that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

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 English speaking 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 and complete the handling of resources and infrastructure materials and safe disposal of non toxic materials

Guidance information for assessment

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

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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity, Disability Discrimination

Work instructions may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions

plans and specifications

work bulletins

charts and hand drawings

memos

materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and

diagrams or sketches

organisation's work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

Quality Requirements may include:

dimensions

tolerances

standards of work

material standards as detailed in:

the project drawings,

specifications and

project documentation to meet client satisfaction

Safety requirements may include:

protective clothing and equipment and is include that prescribed under:

legislation

regulation and

workplace policies and practices

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

emergency procedures related to equipment operation which are to include but may not be limited to:

emergency shutdown and stopping

extinguishing equipment fires

organisational First Aid requirements

evacuation

Tools and equipment may include:

brooms

hoses

shovels

rakes

wet and dry industrial vacuum cleaners

wheelbarrows

pallet trolley

materials hoists

forklifts

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust

clean-up management

Hazardous materials are

those materials that pose a health risk to humans and animals or cause irreversible damage to the environment and may include toxic chemicals, asbestos and radioactive materials

Non toxic materials are

those materials that do not pose a health risk through poisoning to humans and animals and may include excavated material that exceeds requirements and off cuts of construction materials such as timber

Dust suppression procedures may include but not be limited to:

spraying with water

covering and

use of vacuum cleaners