Unit of competency details

ELEMENT OF COMPETENCY

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Identify plant and equipment, their operations and safety requirements

Types and function of plant/equipment used in construction process identified

Method of operation of plant/equipment identified and understood, relative to manufacturer's recommendations

OH&S requirements for guarding and cut off switches identified.

OH&S requirements for personal protective equipment associated with using machines identified.

Select plant and equipment

OH&S requirements for operating and using plant and equipment recognised and adhered to.

Appropriate personal protective equipment selected, correctly fitted and used.

Plant and equipment selected consistent with needs of job.

Plant and equipment checked for serviceability/safety and faults reported to supervisor.

Use plant and equipment

Plant and equipment safely and effectively used.

Site hazards identified in use of plant and equpment and correct procedures used to eliminate or minimise risk.

Plant and equipment safely located when not in immediate use.

Plant and equipment cleaned, maintained and stored.

Clean Up

Plant and equipment cleaned, maintained and stored.

Plant and equipment includes but is not limited to:

• air compressor and hoses
• concrete mixer
• industrial wet and dry vacuum cleaner
• pallet trolley
• rollers
• compactors
• pumps and hoses
• pneumatic picks/spades
• brick/masonry saw
• terrazzo grinders
• ladders
• trestles and planks
• wheelbarrows
• clamps
• blow torch
• guillotines
• benders
• presses

Types of small plant and equipment will vary in accordance with the work orientation which may be:

• excavating
• concreting
• brick or block laying
• pipe laying
• painting and decorating
• stonework
• floor and wall tiling
• plastering
• plumbing
• gasfitting
• roofing
• wall cladding
• duct work
• drainage
• fire protection
• demolition
• signwriting
• metal fabrication work
• timber fabrication work
• timber construction and finishing
• roof tiling

Personal protective equipment may include

• overalls
• boots
• hard hat/cap
• safety glasses/goggles
• gloves
• ear plugs/muffs
• face masks/respirators
• gum boots
• waterproof clothing

OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with State/Territory legislation and regulations which may include:

• workshop/worksite safety practices
• control of noise and dust
• use of ladders and working platforms
• control of exhaust emission
• isolation of work areas
• timbering of excavations

Critical Aspects of Evidence

It is essential that competence is observed in the following aspects:

• demonstrate compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations applicable to workplace operations
• indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures including Quality Assurance requirements
• carry out correct procedures prior to and during application of processes
• demonstrate safe and effective operational use of tools, plant and equipment
• demonstrate and show understanding of manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations
• interactively communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations

Pre-Requisite Relationship of Units

Competency in this unit may be determined concurrently based upon integrated project work using the following units:

• BCG1001A Carry out OH&S requirements
• BCG1005A Use hand and power tools
• BCG1004A Carry out measurements and calculations
• BCG1011A Handle construction materials and safely dispose of waste

Underpinning Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

A knowledge of:

• workplace and equipment safety requirements
• portable power tools applicable to the construction process
• hand tools and a range of plant and equipment
• materials handling relevant to plant and equipment use
• workplace communication processes

Skills

The ability to:

• work safely to instructions
• use power tools, hand tools, plant and equipment applicable to the construction process
• communicate effectively

Resource Implications

The following resources should be made available:

• hand and power tools appropriate to the construction process
• plant and equipment appropriate to the construction process
• suitable work area appropriate to the construction process
• appropriate OH&S safety resources

Method of Assessment

Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken under direct supervision with regular checks, but may include some autonomy when working as part of a team.

Competency in this unit may be determined concurrently, based on integrated project work.

Assessment may be by intermittent checking at the various stages of the job application in accordance with the performance criteria

Context of Assessment

Competency shall be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment in accordance with work practices and safety procedures.

Collecting, analysing and organising ideas and information

Communicating ideas and information

Planning and organising activities

Working with others and in teams

Solving problems

Using mathematical ideas and techniques

Using
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