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.
Removal sites may include:
commercial premises
domestic premises
industrial premises
Clients may be:
external
internal
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in a variety of weather conditions
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
high visibility vests
safety footwear
safety glasses
Hazards may include:
door and passageway widths and tight internal corners
driveway length and surface
lawn sprinklers on automatic timers
low hanging light fittings and other fixture obstructions
obstructions
parking restrictions
power and telephone lines, trees and landscaping
stairs and steps
uneven or unstable ground
unfriendly pets
Requirements for access may include:
additional gear and equipment
authorities and permits
communications equipment
hours of operation
personal protective equipment
removal duration
security arrangements at the site
site restrictions and procedures
Consultative processes may involve:
clients
management and other office personnel
other employees and supervisors
other professional and technical staff and trades people
union representatives
WHS/OHS specialists
Special requirements may include:
considering items important to the client
dismantling items
items that are not to be removed
temporary removal of doors and fittings on site
using tradespersons such as electricians, carpenters, cabinet makers
Communications may include:
fixed and mobile phones, radio, fax, laptop computer/Internet
oral/aural communications
written communications, including completing and signing documents
Workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
organisational procedures
Calculations may involve the basic use of a range of technology including:
calculator
computer
manual techniques
Documentation may include:
client instructions
consultant appraisal report
emergency procedures
job safety analysis
job specifications and procedures
manufacturer specifications
quality assurance procedures
site plan
standards and certification requirements
workplace operating procedures and policies

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate checking requirements against the inventory, ensuring items are ready for uplift and completing records
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.