Operate mobile plant on suspended floors on demolition sites

Unit of competency Outline

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23/07/2026 3:13 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPCCDE3024

State Code
OCQ40

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
3.00

Current Release Date
24/12/2024

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/06/2021

Field of Education

030717 - Plant And Machine Operations

Original Release Date

01/06/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate mobile plant on suspended floors to demolish building elements on or above the same suspended floor. It includes planning and preparing; conducting machine pre-operational checks; preparing a site for the demolition process; following demolition procedures for different building elements; selecting, removing and fitting attachments; removing demolition materials and waste; relocating plant; and carrying out machine operator maintenance.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to demolition work in different states and territories. Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan and prepare for work.

1.1 Interpret and apply compliance requirements to mobile plant operations.
1.2 Complete tasks according to manufacturer specifications and regulatory, legislative and workplace policies and requirements.
1.3 Obtain work instructions from required information, confirm with team members and other relevant personnel, and apply to planning and preparation.
1.4 Follow instructions and advice from structural engineer regarding demolition techniques on suspended floors and load bearing capacities including pre- and post-tensioning and pre-cast floors.
1.5 Identify and apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements to task planning according to safety plans.
1.6 Confirm placement of mobile plant and allowable weight of demolition debris loads on suspended floors according to advice of structural engineer.
1.7 Identify environmental requirements for the project.
1.8 Identify, select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
1.9 Check tools and equipment for serviceability, and report or rectify faults.
1.10 Conduct required pre-start operator maintenance tasks.
1.11 Conduct mobile plant pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown operational checks.
1.12 Check mobile plant controls and functions for serviceability and rectify and report faults.

2 Select, check and fit attachments.

2.1 Select mobile plant attachments to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements.
2.2 Check arms and connections for excessive wear and replace and report as required.
2.3 Fit attachments securely according to safe work method, and fit safety pins or clips.
2.4 Check hydraulic components rectify faults or replace components and report on action taken.
2.5 Test operation of hydraulic system before applying load.
2.6 Test attachment operation by raising and lowering attachment and check attachment is locked in position for travel.
2.7 Remove, maintain and store attachments.

3 Prepare demolition site.

3.1 Determine requirements of site demolition plan and discuss these with team members.
3.2 Conduct site inspection of property or dilapidation survey to determine condition of work site and surrounds before work begins and amend and see approval of safe work method statement as required.
3.3 Obtain confirmation from supervisor and regulatory authorities that specified services, above and below ground, have been disconnected and identifies and protects any remaining live services.
3.4 Identify hazardous material for separate handling.
3.5 Position mechanical equipment and plant in operating locations and arrange appropriate exclusion zone and traffic control.

4 Operate mobile plant for demolition process.

4.1 Identify and apply mobile plant general operating techniques to achieve safe, effective and efficient output while achieving specified tolerances.
4.2 Identify site hazards associated with mobile plant demolition operations and follow safe operating techniques to minimise risks.
4.3 Monitor and control placement of mobile plant and allowable weight of demolition debris loads on suspended floors throughout the demolition process.
4.4 Move mobile plant safely between work locations and observe codes and traffic management requirements.
4.5 Implement control measures to manage hazards arising from demolition process according to the demolition plan, safe work methods and regulatory requirements.
4.6 Assess demolition tasks immediately prior to starting and review safe work method statement (SWMS) to incorporate management of previously undiscovered hazards.
4.7 Operate mobile plant on suspended floors to demolish building elements or remove demolition debris using suitable attachments according to approved demolition plan, structural engineering advice, and current safe work method.
4.8 Maintain communication with team members during the demolition process.
4.9 Monitor worksite conditions and progress in consultation with team members and stop work or adjust techniques as required.

5 Carry out machine operator inspection and maintenance tasks.

5.1 Park and shut down mobile plant safely and remove and store attachments.
5.2 Inspect mobile plant for faults and remove and replace defective parts.
5.3 Conduct regular programmed operator maintenance tasks and complete log sheets.

6 Clean up work area.

6.1 Clear work area and sort materials and waste and position for removal, as required, according to site demolition project environmental management plan.
6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store maintenance tools and equipment.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WI750	CPCCDE3024A	Operate mobile plant on suspended floors on demolition sites	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BTU0	CPC30426	Certificate III in Demolition	Qualification
BGC3	CPC30420	Certificate III in Demolition	Qualification