This unit applies to service industry 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 and prepare for signage work.

1.1

Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements.

1.2

Identify and apply quality assurance requirements according to workplace policies and procedures.

1.3

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

1.4

Interpret and follow plans, specifications and job instructions.

1.5

Select materials according to job requirements.

1.6

Select and assemble tools and equipment according to job requirements.

1.7

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

2

Construct signage.

2.1

Classify sign type according to job specification.

2.2

Cut and join materials according to job specification.

2.3

Finish surface of signage according to job specification.

2.4

Select and use appropriate fasteners and fixing devices according to manufacturer specifications.

3

Clean up equipment and work area.

3.1

Dispose of waste material according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

3.2

Protect and package completed sign for transportation.

3.3

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

Required skills

use and operation of equipment and hand and power tools

safe manual handling techniques

use of personal protective equipment

communication skills, including questioning and active listening techniques to identify and confirm work requirements and report faults or defects

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

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

Required knowledge

set out and construction principles and practices

material selection, fixing and fasteners

properties and characteristics of masonry and associated materials

workplace policies and procedures regarding construction

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

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 construction of signs according to job specifications

constructing different types of signs 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 suitable work area where tools and equipment can be safely applied to construct signage

access to signage construction materials

access to relevant hand and power tools

access to relevant documentation, such as drawings and specification or instructions relevant to activity.

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 completing appropriate planning and preparation for work, constructing signs and cleaning up work site according to workplace policies and procedures

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures with regard to performing signage construction

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.

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:

manager

supervisor.

Quality assurance requirements may include:

workplace operations and procedures

quality of materials

control of handling procedures

use and maintenance of equipment

attention to specifications of work.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

standard operating policies and procedures

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

OHS procedures, such as:

use of personal protective equipment

manual handling procedures

use of tools and equipment

emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures.

Personal protective equipment may include:

steel-capped boots

safety glasses or goggles

ear plugs or muffs

dust masks

respirators

gloves

hard hat

cap.

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

OHS

local government regulations

Environment Protection Act

Australian standards

Worksafe Australia certification and standards.

Materials may include:

timber

sheet metal

non-metallic materials.

Tools and equipment may include:

measuring tape

rule

hammers

spirit level

squares

chisels

hand saws

saw stools

power saws

power drills

hand plane

power planer

snips

screwdrivers.

Sector

Funeral Services

Building and Grounds Maintenance

This unit contains employability skills.