Elements and Performance Criteria

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 compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations
Equal Employment Opportunity, Disability Discrimination
Work instructions may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions
plans and specifications
work bulletins
charts and hand drawings
memos
materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and
diagrams or sketches
organisation's work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
Quality Requirements may include:
dimensions
tolerances
standards of work
material standards as detailed in:
the project drawings,
specifications and
project documentation to meet client satisfaction
Safety requirements may include:
protective clothing and equipment and is include that prescribed under:
legislation
regulation and
workplace policies and practices
use of tools and equipment
workplace environment and safety
handling of materials
use of fire fighting equipment
use of First Aid equipment
hazard control and
hazardous materials and substances
emergency procedures related to equipment operation which are to include but may not be limited to:
emergency shutdown and stopping
extinguishing equipment fires
organisational First Aid requirements
evacuation
Tools and equipment may include:
brooms
hoses
shovels
rakes
wet and dry industrial vacuum cleaners
wheelbarrows
pallet trolley
materials hoists
forklifts
Environmental protection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust
clean-up management
Hazardous materials are
those materials that pose a health risk to humans and animals or cause irreversible damage to the environment and may include toxic chemicals, asbestos and radioactive materials
Non toxic materials are
those materials that do not pose a health risk through poisoning to humans and animals and may include excavated material that exceeds requirements and off cuts of construction materials such as timber
Dust suppression procedures may include but not be limited to:
spraying with water
covering and
use of vacuum cleaners

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions to handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materials
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of handling of resources and infrastructure materials and safe disposal of non toxic materials
working with others to undertake and complete the handling of resources and infrastructure materials and safe disposal of non toxic materials that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of handling of resources and infrastructure materials and disposal of non toxic materials that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the handling of resources and infrastructure materials and safe disposal of non toxic materials
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.