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:
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements
current Australian standards relating to renovating and restoring stone work
safe work procedures
safety data sheets (SDS)
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planningandpreparation may include:
assessing conditions and hazards
determining work requirements and safety plans and policies
identifying equipment defects
inspecting work sites.
Work health and safetyrequirements must comply 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 procedures
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
concealed services (water, power and gas)
lighting
restricted access barriers
traffic control
working at heights
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Toolsandequipment may include:
air compressor and hoses
cranes
elevated work platforms (EWPs)
forklifts
gin poles
hammers
masonry chisels
material hoists
measuring rules or tapes
power drills, including impact drills
power grinders
power leads
rollers
scaffolding
shear legs
spirit levels
squares.
Qualityrequirements may include:
attention to specifications of work
control of handling procedures
finishing of stone surfaces
quality of materials
relevant regulations, including:
Australian standards
internal organisational quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
workplace operations and procedures.
Materials used to renovate or restore stone may include:
basalt (bluestone)
granite
marble
sandstone.
Environmentalrequirements may include:
clean-up management
dust and noise control
vibration management
waste management.
Statutoryandregulatoryauthority includes:
federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

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 simulated workplace setting. Assessment may be conducted while tasks are undertaken either individually or as part of a team under limited supervision.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
reproduce and replace stone, including at least three different types of moulds each a minimum of 15 centimetres in height and length
reproduce a decorative carving, which may include elements of both flora and fauna and must be a minimum of 15 x 15 x 15 centimetres, for example a lion’s head with floral decoration.
The candidate should also provide evidence of:
accuracy in taking measurements and preparing templates for replacement stone
adopting and using safe and effective procedures to remove damaged stone
applying organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of renovating or restoring stonework
completing renovation process to specifications
complying with work health and safety requirements applicable to workplace operations
complying with organisational policies and procedures
applying the Burra Charter where appropriate in relation to historic stone structures
identifying typical faults and problems that occur and taking necessary action to rectify them
communicating with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations
selecting and using appropriate processes, tools and equipment
selecting stone consistent with specification for material and colour
using safe handling practices in moving and placing stone.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit:
must be in the context of the work environment
may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
must meet relevant compliance requirements.
Resource implications for assessment may include:
work location for renovation activity
tools, plant and equipment appropriate to renovation and replacement processes
construction materials relevant to the activity
documentation relevant to task
scaffolding appropriate to location and activity.
Method of assessment
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:
direct observation of tasks in real or simulated 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.