This unit applies to staff involved in building and grounds maintenance, such as those working in cemeteries, crematoria and holiday parks and resorts. It involves working under routine supervision with a moderate level of responsibility.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Plan work.

1.1

Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements.

1.2

Identify and select tools and equipment according to drawings and specifications.

1.3

Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

1.4

Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

1.5

Identify safety hazards and take corrective action according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

2

Select and prepare materials.

2.1

Select concrete masonry according to quality requirements and job specifications.

2.2

Prepare concrete masonry for cutting and trimming.

2.3

Select materials for mortar according to job specifications.

2.4

Mix mortar according to job specifications and transport to job location.

2.5

Finalise adjustments to materials according to specifications.

3

Lay masonry.

3.1

Apply mortar evenly to job and set out.

3.2

Lay masonry to line, level, plumb and specified bond pattern and cornering.

3.3

Complete masonry work according to job drawings and specifications.

3.4

Erect scaffolding according to job requirements and relevant legislation.

3.5

Finish joints and brush down face work.

4

Install reinforcement to masonry.

4.1

Place and lay reinforcement with bed joints according to job specifications.

4.2

Place steel rods for vertical reinforcement to hollow work in locations according to job specifications.

4.3

Carry out jointing or splicing of reinforcing according to engineer specifications.

4.4

Mix, place and compact concrete or mortar to hollow block work according to job specifications.

5

Clean up site.

5.1

Remove waste according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

5.2

Clear area according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

5.3

Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures.

Required skills

safe manual handling techniques

use of personal protective equipment

communication skills, including clear and direct communication to report faults or defects, and active listening and questioning techniques to liaise with other staff

literacy and numeracy skills to identify and interpret work requirements, read labels, interpret and read plans and drawings, make measurements and perform calculations

organisational and self-management skills to complete required tasks according to client requirements and workplace policies and procedures.

Required knowledge

set out and construction principles and practices

properties and characteristics of masonry and associated materials

hand tools and equipment use and operation

broad working knowledge of relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS and concrete construction

workplace policies and procedures regarding concrete construction

operating and maintenance requirements of relevant hand tools and equipment.

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.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer's instructions

the safe and efficient setting out and laying of masonry according to work specifications

installing different types of basic masonry structures on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills in a facility where concreting requirements, such as paving, paths and edges can be applied

access to masonry tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment

access to masonry and mortar.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of candidate demonstrating appropriate planning and preparation for work, laying masonry, installing reinforcement to masonry and cleaning up work site

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures with regard to masonry work

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFBGM004A Install basic masonry structures.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.

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.

Appropriate staff may include:

leading hand

supervisor

manager.

Work requirements may include:

quality assurance requirements, such as:

workplace operations and procedures

quality of materials

control of handling procedures

use and maintenance of equipment

attention to specifications of work

varying applications, such as:

paving

paths

edging

walls

retaining walls

barriers

ornamental garden features.

Tools and equipment may include:

measuring tape

rule

hammers

spirit level

dumpy level

concrete mixer

wheelbarrows

shovels

masonry saw

angle grinder

trowels

straight edges

plumb rule

jointing tools

string line

line pins

line blocks

scaffolding

mortar boards

buckets

mason's square

adjustable steel props

timber beam bearers.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

standard operating policies and procedures

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

OHS procedures, such as:

workplace environment and safety

fall safe protection

protective clothing and equipment

use of tools and equipment

handling of materials

platforms and scaffolding.

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

OHS

cemetery Acts and by-laws

Crematorium Acts

local government regulations

Environment Protection Act

Australian standards

Worksafe Australia certification and standards.

Personal protective equipment may include:

steel-capped boots

safety glasses or goggles

dust masks

respirators

gloves

cap

hard hat.

Safety hazards may include:

unsafe tools or equipment.

Corrective action may include:

resolving within scope of responsibility

reporting safety hazard to supervisor or manager.

Sector

Funeral Services

Building and Grounds Maintenance

This unit contains employability skills.