Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare and present written reports detailing conditions associated with buildings and structures of historic significance requiring restoration or preservation attention. Reports are completed for specific areas of work in accordance with individual building trade applications. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for heritage restorations. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Gather information to be included in the report. |
1.1. Details of the area of the structure and information regarding areas of fault are identified. 1.2. General description of the building or structure and its period of construction are identified. 1.3. Surrounding area and faults are identified for inspection and investigation . 1.4. Assessment of unsafe conditions is conducted and identified for investigation. |
2. Assess and outline possible means of restoring the areas of the structure. |
2.1. Assessment of conditions and degree of deterioration and disturbance are conducted and recorded using appropriate technical language. 2.2. Possible causes for deterioration of condition and stability are assessed and recorded as guidelines for investigatory enquiries and restoration considerations. 2.3. Sound construction or finish applications surrounding or adjacent to the faulted area are identified and recorded to inform restoration processes. 2.4. Relevant information regarding unsafe conditions at or around the structure are identified and recorded. 2.5. Advice regarding restoration techniques and work required is identified and documented based on assessment of the structure. |
3. Document and present the report. |
3.1. Method of presenting the report in a logical and sequential manner is determined with key stakeholders and implemented. 3.2. Report is written to provide all investigated and determined information in accordance with request and agreed format. 3.3. Report is written in a manner that will be readily understood by relevant stakeholders. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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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:
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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:
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:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Area of the structure includes: |
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Identification of areas of fault requires: |
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General description of the building or structure includes: |
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Inspection and investigation may involve use of access and safety equipment, such as: |
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Causes of deterioration include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |