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.
Relevant trade areas include:
bricklaying
cabinet making and joinery
carpentry
painting
plastering
plumbing and services
roof tiling
stonemasonry
tiling.
Australian standards include:
AS3553: 1988 Adhesives for floor and wall applications - resilient vinyl, linoleum and rubber sheet and tiles
AS3660 Termite management
AS3740: 2004 Waterproofing of wet areas in residential buildings
AS3786 Smoke alarms
AS3958.1: 1991 Ceramic tiles - guide to the installation of ceramic tiles
AS4256 Plastic roof and wall cladding material
AS/NZS2311: 2000 Guide to the painting of buildings
AS/NZS2908 Cellulose cement products.
Assessment methods include:
comparison with deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions of the BCA
evidence of suitability
expert judgement
verification method.

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 by the application of design principles and solutions specified in the DTS and performance-based concept of BCA criteria applied to building projects or the PCA criteria applied to plumbing and services projects.
This unit of competency can 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:
comply with organisational quality procedures and processes
apply and interpret relevant documentation and codes
accurately apply relevant BCA or PCA codes and standards relating to performance and compliance of building project work.
demonstrate understanding of the assessment methods available to determine whether a building solution complies with performance requirements or DTS provisions of the BCA.
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:
BCA and relevant Australian/New Zealand standards
PCA and relevant Australian/New Zealand standards
documentation, including design brief drawings, specifications, codes, design concepts, construction schedules and other necessary supporting documents
research resources, including product information and data
relevant computer software package and suitable hardware.
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.