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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare the demolition of minor building structures.
   • Review and clarify task for demolition of minor building structures.
   • Assess minor building structures to determine scope of demolition work.
   • Review jurisdictional requirements for demolition of minor building structures.
   • Review work health and safety (WHS)requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.
   • Identify and manage risksincluding determining the status ofexisting services.
   • Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.
   • Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.
   • Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
2. Demolish minor building structures.
   • Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
   • Complete preparatory work for demolition of minor building structures.
   • Carry out demolition procedures in accordance with safe and effective processes of deconstructing or demolishing a minor building structure.
   • Safely and effectively handle materials and building component parts to designated storage area using appropriate material-handling techniques.
   • Safely and effectively handle, store and stack materials and components identified for salvaging, ready for transport.
3. Clean up after carrying out general demolition of minor building structures.
   • Clear work area and dispose of non-salvageable materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.
   • Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.