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.
Plans and drawings include:
construction plans
cross-sectional plans
dimensions and notes
illustrations
longitudinal plans
project specifications
site plans
structural detail and specification providing illustrations and dimensions.
Key features of plans and specifications include:
characteristics
compatibility
construction
location
pattern dimension
quantities
sizes
type of product or service.
Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:
Australian standards
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications, where specified
workplace operations and procedures.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
waste management.
Project documentation includes:
contracts
drawings
schedule of rates
specifications
standard procedures and practices
supplementary specifications
work schedules.
Specifications include:
detail relating to materials and quality of work, quality assurance, nominated subcontractors, and provision of site access/facilities
details relating to performance, including:
characteristics
material types
standards of work
tolerances
treatments and finishes.
Information includes:
diagrams or sketches and graphics
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions
maps
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
memos
organisation work specifications and requirements.
plans and specifications
regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to operations and the environment
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures related to construction site operations
signage
verbal or written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules.
Material attributes include:
characteristics
construction requirements
treatments and finishes
types.

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 relevant information, standards and specifications
comply with site safety plan, OHS regulations and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
for a minimum of two different projects, read and interpret the project plans, including:
confirmation of amendment status and drawings confirmed 'for construction'
orientation of plans to the ground
six key features on both the plan and the site
confirmation of six items of information from the title block of the project plans
six construction dimensions, levels and locations from the project plans
six ancillary works dimensions, levels and locations from the project plans
for a minimum of two formal specifications, identify the dimensions, material requirements and processes to be followed.
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.