Qualification details

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Employability skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:
• Clear and direct communication
• Active listening
• Verbal and non-verbal language
• Questioning to identify and confirm requirements
• Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
• Follows instructions from supervisor and other relevant persons
• Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:
• Regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements
• Environmental and OHS requirements, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Codes and standards
• Plans, drawings and specifications
• Work sheets
• Safety signs and symbols
• Organisational policies and procedures
• Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language
• Records relevant information using standard workplace documentation
• Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required
• Reports and records hazards and risks

Teamwork

• Works as part of a team
• Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members
• Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance
• Identifies and utilises the strengths of other team members
• Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
• Coordinates and actions tasks
• Participates in on-site meetings

Problem solving

• Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects
• Identifies typical faults and problems and takes remedial action and/or reports to supervisor
• Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment
• Checks job location to ensure adequate provision of ventilation and fire safety
• Matches replacement tiles and joints for existing roof

Initiative and enterprise

• Identifies opportunities to improve resource efficiency and makes suggestions as appropriate
• Responds to change and workplace challenges
• Puts ideas into action
• Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods

Planning and organising

• Identifies hazards and implements appropriate hazard control measures
• Identifies and manages risks
• Carries out site inspection to identify conditions and requirements
• Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment
• Determines material quantity requirements and checks for conformity to requirements
• Prioritises and sequences tasks
• Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements

Self management

• Evaluates own actions and makes judgements about performance and necessary improvements
• Contributes to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental/sustainability frameworks or management systems
• Manages own performance to meet workplace standards
• Seeks support to improve work performance
• Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment

Learning

• Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required
• Is open to learning new ideas and techniques

Technology

• Uses calculators
• Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment correctly and safely
• Carries out pre- and post-operational checks on equipment and machines
• Performs tool and equipment maintenance as required

CPCCCM1012A

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCCM1013A

Plan and organise work

CPCCCM1014A

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM2001A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2008A

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCPCM2023A

Carry out OHS requirements

CPCPCM2035A

Work safely on roofs

CPCCRT2001A

Handle roof tiling materials

CPCCRT2002A

Use roof tiling tools and equipment

CPCCRT3001A

Tile regular roofs

CPCCRT3002A

Tile irregular roofs

CPCCRT3004A

Repair and renovate tile roofs

CPCCPD3030A

Apply protective paint coating systems

CPCCRT3003A

Repair and replace valleys, valley irons and flashings

CPCCRT3005A

Slate a roof

CPCCRT3006A

Fix shingles to roofs and facades

CPCCCM2007A

Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM2010A

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001B

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCSC2002A

Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding

BSBSMB301A

Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB406A

Manage small business finances