Elements and Performance Criteria

This unit applies to using simple levelling devices to carry out basic exercises in transferring levels and/or maintaining a line of a slope.
Levelling and lining devices include:
water level
spirit level
boning rods
Heights or levels may be given by:
drawing/sketch indicating mark
verbal or written instruction indicating level or mark
datum/survey peg fixed into ground
chalk or nail mark on paved/concrete surface
mark on vertical surface
Associated tools and equipment include:
string line
wooden/steel pegs
straight edge
hammer
chalk line
Personal protective equipment may include:
overalls
boots
hard hat/cap
safety glasses
dust jacket
masks/respirators
Work may be carried out under supervision and in a team situation or individually.
Reporting of faults may be verbal or written.
This unit applies to using simple levelling devices to carry out basic exercises in transferring levels and/or maintaining a line of a slope.
Levelling and lining devices include:
water level
spirit level
boning rods
Heights or levels may be given by:
drawing/sketch indicating mark
verbal or written instruction indicating level or mark
datum/survey peg fixed into ground
chalk or nail mark on paved/concrete surface
mark on vertical surface
Associated tools and equipment include:
string line
wooden/steel pegs
straight edge
hammer
chalk line
Personal protective equipment may include:
overalls
boots
hard hat/cap
safety glasses
dust jacket
masks/respirators
Work may be carried out under supervision and in a team situation or individually.
Reporting of faults may be verbal or written.

Competency is to be demonstrated by carrying out the effective application of the different types of levelling devices listed within the range statement relative to the work orientation.
(1) Critical Aspects of Evidence
It is essential that competence is observed in the following aspects:
demonstrate compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations applicable to workplace operations
indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures including Quality Assurance requirements
carry out correct procedures prior to and during application of levelling and boning processes
demonstrate safe and effective handling and operational use of levelling device
indicate care in accurately transferring levels to other locations
interactive communication with others to ensure safe and effective levelling operations.
(2) Pre-requisite Relationship of Units
Nil
(3) Underpinning Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
A knowledge of:
workplace and equipment safety requirements
hand tools
measurement and calculation
Quality Assurance
range of levelling devices
horizontal/vertical concepts
Skills
The ability to:
work safely to instructions
measure
use hand tools
communicate effectively
(4) Resource Implications
The following resources should be made available:
general construction materials appropriate to levelling
hand tools appropriate to levelling and lining
equipment appropriate to the activity processes
suitable work area appropriate to the activities
suitable plans/drawings and specification
(5) Method of Assessment
Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken under direct supervision with regular checks, but may include some autonomy when working as part of a team.
Competency in this unit should be determined concurrently, based on integrated project work.
Assessment may be by intermittent checking at the various stages of the job application in accordance with the performance criteria, or may be at the completion of each process.
(6) Context of Assessment
Competency shall be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment in accordance with work practices and safety procedures.
Competency is to be demonstrated by carrying out the effective application of the different types of levelling devices listed within the range statement relative to the work orientation.
(1) Critical Aspects of Evidence
It is essential that competence is observed in the following aspects:
demonstrate compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations applicable to workplace operations
indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures including Quality Assurance requirements
carry out correct procedures prior to and during application of levelling and boning processes
demonstrate safe and effective handling and operational use of levelling device
indicate care in accurately transferring levels to other locations
interactive communication with others to ensure safe and effective levelling operations.
(2) Pre-requisite Relationship of Units
Nil
(3) Underpinning Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
A knowledge of:
workplace and equipment safety requirements
hand tools
measurement and calculation
Quality Assurance
range of levelling devices
horizontal/vertical concepts
Skills
The ability to:
work safely to instructions
measure
use hand tools
communicate effectively
(4) Resource Implications
The following resources should be made available:
general construction materials appropriate to levelling
hand tools appropriate to levelling and lining
equipment appropriate to the activity processes
suitable work area appropriate to the activities
suitable plans/drawings and specification
(5) Method of Assessment
Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken under direct supervision with regular checks, but may include some autonomy when working as part of a team.
Competency in this unit should be determined concurrently, based on integrated project work.
Assessment may be by intermittent checking at the various stages of the job application in accordance with the performance criteria, or may be at the completion of each process.
(6) Context of Assessment
Competency shall be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment in accordance with work practices and safety procedures.