Undertake+a+basic+Construction+Project

NTIS ID: BCGVE1002B TAFE ID: W1904 || The Range of Variables The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables relate to this particular unit: Unit scope Planning and preparation is to include but not be limited to worksite inspection, equipment defect identification, assessment of conditions and hazards and determination of work requirements Basic projects may include but not be limited to minor projects within any sector of the General Construction industry, for example, pergola, barbeque or footpath Work applications may include but not be limited to new construction sites, existing structures being renovated or extended, existing structures subject to service, restoration or maintenance Safety (OH&S) OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice, organisational safety policies and procedures and project safety plan. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, organisational first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices Safe operating procedures are to include but not be limited to the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with power cables (including overhead service trays, cables and conduits), lighting, earth leakage boxes, trip hazards, working with dangerous materials, working in confined spaces, surrounding structures, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity with others, worksite visitors and the public Emergency procedures are to include but may not be limited to extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation Environmental Requirements Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust, vibration and clean-up management Quality Requirements Quality requirements are to include but not be limited to relevant regulations including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards, workplace operations and procedures and manufacturers specifications where specified Statutory/Regulatory Authorities Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State and Local Authorities administering the applicable acts, regulations and codes of practice Tools and equipment Tools and equipment are to include but not be limited to those appropriate to the project Materials Materials are to include but not be limited to those appropriate to the project Communications Communications are to include but not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include mobile phone, site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, two way radio and hand signals On site meeting processes may include notification/ scheduling (time, place, purpose), task discussions and local coordination of procedural and operational issues Information Information sources may include but not be limited to verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches Safe work procedures related to undertaking a basic construction project Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to undertaking a basic construction project Manufacturers' specifications and instructions where specified Organisation work specifications and requirements Instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel Relevant Australian Standards
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 * Elements and Performance Criteria ||  ||
 * **Plan and prepare** ||  ||
 * Work instructions and operational details are obtained, confirmed and applied ||
 * Safety requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies ||
 * Signage/barricade requirements are identified and implemented ||
 * Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement ||
 * Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and/or specifications ||
 * Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use ||
 * Environmental protection requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied ||
 * Prepare materials for use on a simple construction project ||
 * Required materials are selected for the project from project plans and specifications ||
 * Materials are checked for quality in accordance with the specifications ||
 * Determine component requirements and assembly sequence ||
 * Component parts are identified from working drawings and specifications ||
 * Processes for manufacture, assembly or other construction techniques and components are selected and applied in accordance with working drawings, specifications and established work procedures ||
 * **Construction process is determined** ||
 * Component parts are checked for accuracy, quality and suitability for the project according to plans/drawings and specifications and established work procedures ||
 * Operate hand tools ||
 * Hand tools are identified and checked for serviceability and operation in accordance with OH&S legislation ||
 * Equipment to hold or support material, during the operation of tools is, selected and applied in accordance with standard work practices ||
 * Hand tools are used in accordance with OH&S legislation ||
 * Use equipment safely ||
 * Equipment is selected and checked for serviceability and operation in accordance with OH&S legislation ||
 * Equipment is safely and effectively operated in accordance with OH&S legislation and used to construct basic project ||
 * **Construct a simple project** ||
 * Work area requirements are prepared in accordance with working drawings, specifications and established work procedures ||
 * Set out, levelling, construction and erection/installation of project is implemented in accordance with line, level and plumb ||
 * Construction project is completed to specification and checked for conformity to plans and design specifications ||
 * Clean up ||
 * Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and job specification ||
 * Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and standard work practices ||  ||   ||
 * Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and standard work practices ||  ||   ||

The Evidence Guide The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement, and the Assessment Guidelines of the Training Package. Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Location, interpretation and application of relevant information, standards and specifications Compliance with site safety plan and OH&S legislation/regulations/codes of practice applicable to workplace operations Compliance with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements Safe and effective operational use of tools and equipment Communication and working effectively and safely with others Completion of a basic construction project to specifications, complying with OH&S requirements, correct and safe use of hand tools and equipment Relationship to other units Pre-requisite units are: BCGCM1001B Follow OH&S policies and procedures Competency in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role Specific knowledge required to achieve the performance criteria A knowledge of Workplace and equipment safety requirements Quality requirements General Construction terminology Tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance Basic construction techniques Construction materials Processes for the calculation of material requirements Material Safety Data Sheets Plans, drawings and specifications Materials handling, storage and environmentally friendly waste management Hazardous materials Material sizes Plumb, line and level JSA's/Safe work method statements The context of assessment The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated construction site Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements including specified Australian Standards Methods of assessment Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Building and Construction industry's General Construction Training Package Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning knowledge Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency, including those listed above Specific resource requirements for this unit The following resources should be made available: workplace location or simulated workplace materials relevant to the basic construction project equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to the basic construction project realistic activities covering the mandatory task requirements specifications and work instructions These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit. Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which: Level 1 -relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes; Level 2 -relates to the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and Level 3 -relates to the design, development and evaluation of conditions or process. How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to: Communicating ideas and information Communicate ideas and information orally and in writing, in simple English to enable confirmation of work requirements, passage of information and requests to other workers during operations and the reporting and recording of work outcomes (1) Collecting analysing and organising information Collect, organise, interpret and understand the information required for construction of a basic project, including work instructions, plans/sketches/diagrams, safety instructions, signage, labels, quality procedures, manufacturers' instructions, material safety data sheets and equipment instructions (1) Planning and organising activities Conduct activities associated with constructing a basic project, including the coordination and use of equipment, materials and tools to avoid backtracking and rework (1) Working with others and in teams Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using co-operative approaches to optimise satisfaction and productivity (1) Using mathematical ideas and techniques Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly calculate time to complete tasks, estimate measurements, distances and levels, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks (1) Solving problems Establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate likely problems and blockages and systematically work around these to avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage (1) Using technology Use workplace technology related to construction of a basic project, including the use of calculators, the use of communication devices and the reporting/recording of results (1)