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.
Area of the structure includes:
ceilings
doors
external walls
fences
floors
footings and sub-floor structure
rood cladding
roof structure
wall cladding
wall lining
wall structure
windows.
Identification of areas of fault requires:
location of fault, internal or external to the building or structure
nature and extent of the fault or deterioration, identified in technical terms relevant to the respective trade work required
number of separate faults.
General description of the building or structure includes:
building description:
address of the structure
description of the area surrounding structure where influential to the fault
references to north and south identified and recorded in relationship to the sides of the structure
type and condition of materials used in structure, including details of any missing materials
type of structural construction building types:
cathedrals and churches
civic buildings
commercial and retail buildings
fences
government buildings
houses
mansions
out buildings
walls.
wharves.
Inspection and investigation may involve use of access and safety equipment, such as:
boots
gloves
hand tools
hard hat
inspection investigations ladders
jacket
masks and respirators
safety glasses
spirit levels
straight edges
torches
trestles and planks.
Causes of deterioration include:
fire damage
storm impact from vehicles or trees and other objects
water damage.

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 by determining all relevant information and preparing a written report on at least three separate categories of structure areas listed within the range of variables.
This unit of competency can 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:
apply conservation considerations and consultative processes associated with preservation of historic structures
demonstrate understanding of preservation of fabric
comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
apply organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of preparing reports
apply sound identification and recording system of investigation findings
use appropriate processes, tools and equipment to carry out investigation examinations
use appropriate safe techniques to use ladders and scaffolding
demonstrate safe and effective procedures to handle hazardous materials
apply sound and accurate techniques to prepare information for report
select and use appropriate terminology relevant to applicable trade
use sound techniques to ensure report is well written and accurate
communicate interactively with others to ensure safe and effective work site operations.
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:
historic work locations appropriate to area of work
appropriate documentation and data related to investigations
ladder and/or scaffolding equipment
plant, tools and equipment relevant to investigation processes.
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.