Elements and Performance Criteria

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 performing advanced tilt-up slab erection
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to performing advanced tilt-up slab erection
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Scope of work:
planning and preparation includes work site inspection, equipment defect identification, assessment of conditions and hazards and determination of work requirements
calculations include charts, fleet angles, diverter sheaves, lead loads, head loads, load angle factors, multiple fall, load share, load share distribution, pre-cast compliance charts and safe working loads
sling types include to chain and flexible steel wire rope
load slinging methods include straight sling, adjustable sling, reeved sling and inclined sling
personal cartage systems include personnel boxes and elevated work platforms
types of cranes include fixed cranes, tower cranes, hydraulic mobile cranes, lattice boom mobile cranes, slewing cranes, non-slewing cranes and gantry cranes
tilt-up slabs include prefabricated and cast in situ tilt-up slabs and slabs with cast-in lifting and/or bracing inserts
tilt-up slabs are to be erected following panel erection drawings and lift plans
bracing of tilt-up slabs is to include lateral bracing, end bracing, main bracing, knee bracing and deadman bracing
advanced lifting techniques include rotation (turning panel from one plane to another), standard lift from a truck and lift from flat on ground all to engineer's specifications.
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 cement and curing agents
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
lighting
power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits
restricted access barriers
surrounding structures
traffic control
trip hazards
working at heights
work site visitors and the public
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Tools and equipment:
include:
air winches
chain blocks
chain winches
come alongs
drifts
eye bolts
hammers
hand operated creeper winches
jacks
podgers spanners
pulley blocks
shackles
shifting spanners
sledge hammers
spirit levels and automatic levels
plumbing/levelling equipment
tape measures
trolleys
turn buckles
wedges
wrenches
may include:
angle grinders
elevated work platforms
explosive power tools
hydraulic jacks
laser levels
lifting clutches and snatch blocks
lifting lugs
oxy-acetylene equipment
pneumatic tools
rigging screws
skates
skids
water levelling equipment
winches and rails.
Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:
Australian standards
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications
workplace operations and procedures.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
vibration
waste management.
Statutory and regulatory authorities include:
federal, state and local authorities administering the applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

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 of 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
safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
erect one multi-point pre-cast tilt-up slab and one cast in situ tilt-up slab, each of at least 10 tonne with correct rigging, slinging and de-rigging techniques, including determination of lifting points, temporary supports and permanent fixing points from panel erection drawings and following the lift plan, including:
positioning and bracing the slab
safe unloading from the truck
rotating panel from one plane to another
incorporating at least two bracing techniques.
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.