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.
Information may include:
current Australian standards relating to handling, sawing and using stone products
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements for handling stone products
safe work procedures relating to handling stone products
safety data sheets (SDS)
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planningandpreparation may include:
assessing conditions and hazards
determining work requirements and safety plans and policies
identifying equipment defects
inspecting work sites.
Work health and safety requirements must comply with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation procedures
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
concealed services (water, power and gas)
lighting
restricted access barriers
traffic control
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
working platforms and scaffolding
workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Toolsandequipment may include:
angle grinders
bolsters
brushes and brooms
chisels
clamps
hammers
hoses
level
masonry saws
measuring tapes and rules
mortar boards
pitching tools
power leads
scaffolding
shovels
small tools
stone packers
wheelbarrows.
Qualityrequirements may include:
attention to specifications of work, including architectural style
control of handling procedures
quality of materials
relevant regulations, including:
Australian standards
internal organisational quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
workplace operations and procedures
use and maintenance of equipment.
Materials may include:
basalt
granite
marble
pre-cast concrete
sandstone.
Environmentalrequirements may include:
clean-up management
dust and noise control
vibration management
waste management.
Statutoryandregulatoryauthority includes:
federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.
Processing and manufacture may include:
crushed to aggregate size
crushed to fine particle (dust) size
cut and polished to tile size
cut or finished to pavement section size
natural stone products cut to size.

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 should demonstrate the selection and use of a minimum of three stone types from a range of igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary or reconstituted materials that are suitable for nominated purposes, providing evidence of the ability to:
comply with WHS requirements applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements
carry out correct procedures prior to and during handling processes
select and use appropriate processes, tools and equipment to cut stone
adopt and use correct procedures to handle and place materials
communicate with others to ensure safe and effective work site operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit:
must be in the context of the work environment
may be conducted in an off-site context, 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
must meet relevant compliance requirements.
Resource implications for assessment may include:
construction materials required to apply stone product
hand and power tools appropriate to work processes
plant and equipment appropriate to work processes
suitable work area appropriate to application processes.
Method of assessment
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:
direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions
questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reviewing relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
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.
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.