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.
Regulatory compliance requirements must include:
permits and licences for different tasks
noise limitations
lighting requirements
traffic movement requirements.
Demolition tasks must include:
manual demolition of:
floors
frame
roofs
structural members
walls
mechanical demolition, including work on suspended floors
induced collapse
tasks involving special conditions or requirements, such as:
arched roofs, domes, masonry and brick arches
basements, cellars and vaults
chimneys and spires
facade retention
lift shafts
pre- and post-tensioned concrete
pre-cast concrete panels
pylons and masts
storage tanks and pipelines
structurally unsound buildings or structures.
Resource requirements must include:
equipment
human resources, including personnel with:
specialised skills
licences to operate plant and equipment
materials
plant
tools.
Assessment of hazards and risks must include:
adjacent buildings
debris
exposure to:
dust
fumes
noise
ultraviolet (UV) rays
vibrations
evidence of undocumented damage, such as by:
fire
termites
fall hazards
fragile roofing
hazardous materials
lifting and handling of heavy materials and components
loading of demolition materials and plant on suspended floors
penetrations
people on site
pits
plant and equipment
services, including:
electricity
gas
telecommunications
water
which may be:
overhead
underground
undocumented
within elements of the structure
storage or placement of demolition materials, plant, tools and equipment
structural integrity of the building to be demolished at all stages of the project, such as after partial demolition of:
roof
walls
weather conditions, especially wind speed.

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 by reviewing the planning and preparation for individual demolition activities 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 should demonstrate the ability to plan and prepare for individual demolition tasks on two different large demolition projects, one of which must involve structures or installations above 15 metres, including:
interpreting and applying to planning:
contractual requirements
relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards, including WHS, environmental and quality requirements
inspecting demolition sites for existing hazards and risks and applying relevant risk management strategies to planning
planning demolition tasks to ensure:
efficient use of resources
timely completion of tasks to required standards
preparing safe work method statements for different demolition tasks in consultation with relevant personnel
briefing team members to ensure understanding of requirements.
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
support materials appropriate to activity, including:
access to industry information relating to legislation, regulations, codes and standards
contractual information and work specifications.
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 managers 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.