Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to carry out basic masonry work for rockeries, monument footings and other grounds work. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to staff involved in building and grounds maintenance, such as those working in cemeteries, crematoria and holiday parks and resorts. It involves working under routine supervision with a moderate level of responsibility. |
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 |
Plan work. |
1.1 |
Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements . |
1.2 |
Identify and select tools and equipment according to drawings and specifications. |
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1.3 |
Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults according to workplace policies and procedures , and relevant legislation . |
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1.4 |
Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
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1.5 |
Identify safety hazards and take corrective action according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
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2 |
Select and prepare materials. |
2.1 |
Select concrete masonry according to quality requirements and job specifications. |
2.2 |
Prepare concrete masonry for cutting and trimming. |
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2.3 |
Select materials for mortar according to job specifications. |
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2.4 |
Mix mortar according to job specifications and transport to job location. |
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2.5 |
Finalise adjustments to materials according to specifications. |
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3 |
Lay masonry. |
3.1 |
Apply mortar evenly to job and set out. |
3.2 |
Lay masonry to line, level, plumb and specified bond pattern and cornering. |
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3.3 |
Complete masonry work according to job drawings and specifications. |
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3.4 |
Erect scaffolding according to job requirements and relevant legislation. |
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3.5 |
Finish joints and brush down face work. |
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4 |
Install reinforcement to masonry. |
4.1 |
Place and lay reinforcement with bed joints according to job specifications. |
4.2 |
Place steel rods for vertical reinforcement to hollow work in locations according to job specifications. |
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4.3 |
Carry out jointing or splicing of reinforcing according to engineer specifications. |
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4.4 |
Mix, place and compact concrete or mortar to hollow block work according to job specifications. |
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5 |
Clean up site. |
5.1 |
Remove waste according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
5.2 |
Clear area according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
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5.3 |
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Methods of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role. |
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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Appropriate staff may include: |
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Work requirements may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: |
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Relevant legislation and regulations may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Safety hazards may include: |
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Corrective action may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Funeral Services |
Competency field
Competency field |
Building and Grounds Maintenance |