Elements and Performance Criteria

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 may include:
advice and guidelines relating to regulatory and legislative requirements for using demolition tools and equipment
current Australian standards relating to hot work in the demolition industry
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
job safety analyses (JSA)
manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified including advice for the:
safe handling of cylinders
safe maintenance of equipment
safe use of oxy/fuel gas cutting equipment
memos
plans, drawings and specifications
and procedures relating to the use of demolition hot work tools and equipment
quality requirements
safe work method statements (SWMS)
safety data sheets (SDS)
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Work health and safety requirements must comply with state or territory legislation and regulations and demolition project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation procedures
fire watch during hot work procedures, including post-activity fire watch
handling of pressurised cylinders
hazard identification and control, for such things as presence of residual fuels, and selection of alternative methods to hot work
hot work permits
manual 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
personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
selection and use of monitoring equipment, such as lower explosive level (LEL) meter
use of safe operating procedures, including operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
cutting, grinding and hot work
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.
Hazards associated with individual demolition hot work tasks may include:
hazards identified in project demolition plan
unpredicted hazards uncovered as a result of prior work completed on site, such as:
chemical waste
lead coating
underground fuel tanks.
Environmental requirements may include:
management of:
clean-up
dust
energy use
noise
vibration
waste
water use
sedimentation control
stormwater quality.
Tools and equipment must include:
arc gouging equipment
angle grinders
demolition saws:
concrete
steel
chain saws, including diamond chainsaws
gas cutting equipment
grinding discs
oxy-fuel gas cutting equipment
plasma cutting equipment
quick cut saws
thermal lancing equipment
safety equipment, including:
barricades
fall prevention
PPE
scaffolds
signs
tools and equipment: electric, hydraulic or pneumatic.
Hot work tasks may include:
concrete cutting
oxy-cutting and removal of structural steel
oxy-cutting of reinforcement
saw cutting of timber-framed buildings
steel cutting.
Preparation of work areas may include:
communicating with those who may be affected by the demolition task
erecting scaffolding and dust protection
identifying positions of hoses and cables clear of hazards
installing supports and bracing
location of signage and barricades
providing for site safety.
Communication with work team may include:
non-verbal communication, including immediate stop work flags or notices in the case of uncovered hazards that must be re-assessed
verbal communication
use of technological equipment.

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 by observation of the selection and use of hot work tools and equipment, and completion of on-site demolition tasks as part of a team.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
set up and use cutting equipment, such as oxy-fuel gas cutting equipment, to cut through a metal structural element
set and use a demolition saw to cut through a structural element
use an LEL unit to identify lower explosive level at two sites
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications relating to hot work
comply with site safety plan and requirements of WHS 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 demolition hot work tools and equipment for their appropriate application, ensuring:
there is no damage to tools and equipment
work is completed to specification
compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit:
must be in the context of the work environment
must meet relevant compliance requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure
realistic tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment as listed appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
information relevant to each task, such as safety data sheets.
Method of assessment
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using a combination of the following methods:
direct observation of tasks in real work conditions
questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
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.
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.