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 by determining all relevant information and preparing a written report on at least three separate categories of structure areas listed within the range of variables.

This unit of competency can 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:

apply conservation considerations and consultative processes associated with preservation of historic structures

demonstrate understanding of preservation of fabric

comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

apply organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of preparing reports

apply sound identification and recording system of investigation findings

use appropriate processes, tools and equipment to carry out investigation examinations

use appropriate safe techniques to use ladders and scaffolding

demonstrate safe and effective procedures to handle hazardous materials

apply sound and accurate techniques to prepare information for report

select and use appropriate terminology relevant to applicable trade

use sound techniques to ensure report is well written and accurate

communicate interactively with others to ensure safe and effective work site operations.

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:

historic work locations appropriate to area of work

appropriate documentation and data related to investigations

ladder and/or scaffolding equipment

plant, tools and equipment relevant to investigation processes.

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.

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

ability to prepare drawings and work to scale

ability to use instruments and equipment for measuring

communication skills to:

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

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

plans, specifications and drawings

use and interpret non-verbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to record information and prepare reports

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

organisational skills, including the ability to set out work

teamwork skills and the ability to work with others to ensure coordination and cooperation between self and others in the heritage restoration.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

Building Code of Australia (BCA) and other Australian standards relevant to the nature of work and materials being used

conservation processes, including good conservation practice arising from principles of Burra Charter

methods and processes relating to historic building construction, including range and use of building materials, structure of buildings and drafting techniques

relevant architectural knowledge, including orders of architecture and characteristics and features of period architecture

workplace and equipment safety requirements, including relevant statutory regulations, codes and standards.

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.

Area of the structure includes:

ceilings

doors

external walls

fences

floors

footings and sub-floor structure

rood cladding

roof structure

wall cladding

wall lining

wall structure

windows.

Identification of areas of fault requires:

location of fault, internal or external to the building or structure

nature and extent of the fault or deterioration, identified in technical terms relevant to the respective trade work required

number of separate faults.

General description of the building or structure includes:

building description:

address of the structure

description of the area surrounding structure where influential to the fault

references to north and south identified and recorded in relationship to the sides of the structure

type and condition of materials used in structure, including details of any missing materials

type of structural construction building types:

cathedrals and churches

civic buildings

commercial and retail buildings

fences

government buildings

houses

mansions

out buildings

walls.

wharves.

Inspection and investigation may involve use of access and safety equipment, such as:

boots

gloves

hand tools

hard hat

inspection investigations ladders

jacket

masks and respirators

safety glasses

spirit levels

straight edges

torches

trestles and planks.

Causes of deterioration include:

fire damage

storm impact from vehicles or trees and other objects

water damage.