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.
- 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.
- Inspect work site.
- Type of trestle and plank system required is identified from work site and work instructions.
- Work area is cleaned of rubbish or unnecessary materials.
- Risks to other workers, power supply and other services are assessed.
- Access to erected trestle and plank platform is planned.
- Access of plaster products and tools from the plank is planned.
- Erect trestle and plank system.
- Trestle and plank system is selected to meet the Australian standard AS6001-1999 and work requirements.
- Trestle system components are collected and located at work site.
- Trestles and planks are inspected for serviceability as determined by the Australian standards.
- Trestles are appropriately positioned for the work and the planks to be used.
- Planks are fitted to the trestles at the required height using authorised procedures and within work site or regulatory restrictions.
- Inspect system.