CPCCDE2011A Use demolition tools and equipment

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CPCCDE2011A Use demolition tools and equipment

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work safely and effectively using demolition tools and equipment in the conduct of demolition activities.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit of competency supports the attainment of the understanding and skills to use tools and equipment in demolition activities, which may include working with others and as a member of a team.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units
CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

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. Plan and prepare.	1.1. Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes. 1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. 1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 1.4. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
2. Identify demolition tools and equipment.	2.1. Types and functions of demolition tools and equipment to be used in the demolition process are identified, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. 2.2. Methods of operation of demolition tools and equipment are identified from specifications, standards and manufacturers' instructions. 2.3. Specific OHS requirements for the identified demolition tools and equipment are identified and applied.
3. Use tools and equipment.	3.1. Identified tools and equipment consistent with the requirements of the job, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability, and any faults are reported and/or rectified. 3.2. Work area is prepared for the use of demolition tools and equipment. 3.3. Pre-operational checks, including lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water, are completed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. 3.4. Tools and equipment are used for their intended purpose in the performance of demolition tasks in accordance with regulations, standards, codes of practice and workplace requirements. 3.5. Tools and equipment are safely located when not in immediate use.
4. Clean up.	4.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

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: communication skills to: determine requirements enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand follow instructions read and interpret: documentation from a variety of sources drawings and specifications report faults use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals evaluating own actions and making judgments about performance and necessary improvements identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work recognising procedures, following instructions, responding to change and contributing to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems teamwork skills to coordinate own work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities technological skills to: use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.
Required knowledge
Required knowledge for this unit is: applications of portable power tools, hand tools and equipment applicable to demolition tasks general construction terminology hazards associated with the use of demolition tools and equipment job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements material safety data sheets (MSDS) materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management measurement and calculation method of operation and maintenance requirements of demolition tools and equipment plans, drawings and specifications quality requirements techniques associated with the use of demolition tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment workplace and equipment safety requirements.

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment	This unit of competency could 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: locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements communicate and work effectively and safely with others follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to safely and effectively use the listed demolition tools and equipment for their appropriate application, ensuring: there is no damage to tools or equipment all work is completed to specification compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes.
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: an induction procedure and requirement realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements relevant specifications and work instructions tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices support materials appropriate to activity workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies material safety data sheets research resources, including industry related systems information. 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: satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments. Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that: competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence. 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
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.
Information includes:	diagrams or sketches instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified MSDS memos regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to the use of demolition tools and equipment relevant Australian standards safe work procedures relating to the use of demolition tools and equipment signage verbal, written and graphical instructions work bulletins work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planning and preparation include:	assessment of conditions and hazards determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies equipment defect identification identification, selection, preparation and application of demolition tools and equipment for demolition tasks work site inspection.
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:	emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor hazard control hazardous materials and substances, including asbestos, lead-based paints, dust, pesticide residue, animal residue and the safe handling or quarantining procedures for each organisational first aid PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with: earth leakage boxes equipment tagging fall protection identification and preparation of access and egress points identification of equipment guarding and cut-off switches lighting power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits restricted access barriers surrounding structures traffic control trip hazards work site visitors and the public working at heights working in confined spaces working in proximity to others use of firefighting equipment use of tools and equipment workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Environmental requirements include:	clean-up management dust and noise sedimentation control vibration waste management.
Tools and equipment:	include: angle grinders barricades bars (crow and pinch) bolt cutters brooms chisels concrete saws electric testers hacksaws hammers handsaws picks and mattocks pliers pneumatic tools power drills and saws quick cut saws safety and fall prevention equipment scaffolds shovels and spades signs sledge hammers spanners and wrenches.
Preparation of work areas includes:	communication with those who may be affected by the demolition task erection of scaffolding identification of positions of hoses and cables clear of hazards installation of supports and bracing location of signage and barricades provision for site safety.
Demolition tasks may be performed:	at ground level at height in a confined space on a new construction site or an existing structure being renovated or extended which involves the complete or partial removal of components over water under water underground.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector	Construction

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units	Nil

Functional area

Functional area