Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and 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 specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
- Plan the use of mechanical taping and filling tools.
- Prepare for work.
- Complete mechanical filling and taping operations.
- Filling is completed with minimum compound loaded for immediate use.
- Internal angles are reinforced with a smooth and even appearance.
- Flat joins are completed so that they are smooth and even and properly reinforced to form a seamless appearance.
- Proper posture is maintained during use.
- Tasks are rotated in accordance with work site risk assessment.
- Complete mechanical finishing operations.
- Clean up.
- Spilt compound is cleaned from floor.
- Work area is cleared and excess compound is returned to container or disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Hazardous material is identified for separate handling.
- Non-toxic materials are removed using correct procedures.
- Dust suppression procedures are used to minimise health risk to work personnel and others.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.