Elements and Performance Criteria

Types of stone may include but are not limited to:

marble

granite

ashlar

sandstone

Lifting equipment may include but is not limited to:

gin poles

shear legs

mechanical hoists

elevating work platforms

Other means of raising stone include:

forklifts

cranes

Quality Assurance requirements may include:

workplace operations and procedures

quality of materials

control of handling procedures

use and maintenance of equipment

attention to specifications of work

OH&S requirements to be in accordance with State/Territory legislation and regulations and may include:

workplace environment and safety

protective clothing and equipment

use of tools and equipment

handling of materials

working platforms and scaffolding

Personal protective equipment may include:

boots

safety goggles/glasses

ear plugs/muffs

dust mask/respirators

gloves

hard hat

Tools and equipment may include:

measuring tape/rule

hammers

spirit level

squares

masonry chisels

scaffolding

rollers

power drills including impact

power grinder

air compressor and hoses

power leads

Work

to be undertaken and supported in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements and Worksafe Australia Standards for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment.

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
select and use appropriate processes, tools and equipment
apply organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of installing stonework to facades
adopt and use safe and effective procedures to remove damaged stone
give particular attention to accuracy of measurements and templates for replacement stone
select stone consistent with specification for material and colour
use safe handling practices in moving and placing stone
identify typical faults and problems that occur and necessary action taken to rectify
interactively communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations
complete renovation process to specifications

Pre-requisite Relationship of Units
Pre-requisites for this unit are:
BCG1008A Use simple levelling devices
BCG2001A Prepare surfaces

Underpinning Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
workplace and equipment safety requirements including relevant statutory regulations, codes and standards
drawings and specifications
types of stone and characteristics
fixing of stone
mortar mix composition
range of mortar additives including plasticiser/s and/or application
Building Code of Australia and AS3700 masonry in buildings
lifting equipment
plant, tools and equipment
measuring and levelling
templates for stonework
The ability to:
work safely
interpret drawings and specifications
organise work
use plant, equipment, hand and power tools
measure and set out work
select materials specific to requirements
handle materials in safe manner
erect scaffolding
communicate effectively

Resource Implications
The following resources should be provided:
work location for renovation activity
tools, plant and equipment appropriate to renovation and replacement processes
construction materials relevant to the activity
appropriate communication of documentation relevant to task
scaffolding appropriate to location and activity

Method of Assessment
Competency should be assessed through direct observation of application to tasks and questions related to underpinning knowledge.
Competency of this unit may be determined concurrently, based upon project work.
Assessment may be by intermittent checking at various stages of each task application or at the completion of each task in accordance with the performance criteria and specifications.

Context of Assessment
Competency may be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace setting.
Assessment shall be while tasks are undertaken either individually or as part of a team under limited supervision.

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(1)