Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Identify general hazards and record them on JSA.

1.1.

Job task , work site and compliance requirements  are confirmed according to workplace procedures.

1.2.

Work site is inspected, hazards relevant to job task are identified, and level of risk for each hazard is identified and noted.

1.3.

Job task is broken down into logical steps, and tools, equipment or plant, and materials to be used for each step are identified and recorded on JSA sheet.

1.4.

Potential work site and task-related hazards  are identified for each step of the job task, and recorded on JSA sheet.

2.

Complete and check JSA.

2.1

Risk control strategies for each hazard in each step of the job task are identified according to the hierarchy of controls.

2.2

Identified risk control strategies are discussed with relevant personnel, and those selected for implementation are recorded on JSA sheet.

2.3

Work site and job task are reviewed immediately before starting work and JSA is discussed with relevant personnel and confirmed as still applicable, or amended as required.

2.4.

JSA is securely stored on site according to compliance requirements.

3.

Identify high risk work hazards and record them on SWMS.

3.1.

Work site conditions or job task requirements that categorise construction work as high risk work  are determined.

3.2.

Job task, location and work methods are confirmed.

3.3.

Work site is inspected according to safety and compliance requirements, and high risk work hazards relevant to job task are identified and noted.

3.4.

Job task is broken down into logical steps, and tools, equipment or plant, and materials to be used for each step are identified and recorded on SWMS.

3.5.

High risk work hazards are identified for each step of the job task, and recorded on SWMS.

4.

Complete and check SWMS.

4.1

Risk control strategies for each hazard in each step of the job task are identified according to the hierarchy of controls.

4.2

Identified risk control strategies are discussed with relevant personnel, and those selected for implementation are recorded on SWMS.

4.3

Work site and job task are reviewed immediately before starting work and SWMS is discussed with relevant personnel and confirmed as still applicable, or amended as required.

4.4.

SWMS is securely stored on site according to compliance requirements.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Learning skills to:

• apply previous knowledge of effective risk control strategies to select strategies for different job tasks and new work sites
• search the internet to identify relevant compliance requirements for job tasks.

Numeracy skills to:

• interpret numerical information in compliance documentation.

Oral communication skills to:

• discuss risk control strategies with other site staff using appropriate construction terminology and questioning skills to clarify suitable risk control strategies.

Reading skills to:

• interpret information in compliance documentation and apply to the preparation and documentation of JSA and SWMS.

Writing skills to:

• complete and present all documentation according to industry standard: legible, coherent, precise and concise.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Job task  must include:

• general on-site construction, installation, fitout, or non-structural demolition task
• use of construction hand and power tools, and equipment or plant.

Compliance requirements  that relate to the job tasks must include:

• Australian standards, industry guidelines, industry advisory standards, National Construction Code requirements, and codes of practice, including Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice – Construction Work
• commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations
• environmental requirements
• public health and safety requirements
• WHS requirements, including safe operating procedures.

Work site and task-related hazards  must include consideration of:

• common causes of incidents on construction sites
• manufacturer instructions for equipment
• other work going on near the work area
• safety data sheets (SDS).

High risk work  must include two of the following risks:

• demolition of load-bearing structures
• diving work
• energised electrical installations or services
• falling more than two metres
• installation of tilt-up or precast concrete elements
• tasks where disturbance of asbestos is possible
• use of explosives
• work in areas with potential contaminated or flammable atmospheres
• work in areas with artificial extremes of temperatures
• work in or near confined spaces
• work in or near tunnels, shafts or trenches deeper than 1.5 metres
• work in or near water or other liquids that involves a risk of drowning
• work on telecommunications towers
• work on, in or adjacent to roads, railways, shipping lanes or other traffic corridors in use by traffic other than pedestrians
• work in or near one of the following:

• pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
• chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines.