Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained from relevant information, confirmed and applied to the range of plant, tools and equipment used.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. in accordance with 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 statutory and legislative authority obligations and applied.
- Identify hand and power tools.
- Select tools for project.
- Tools are selected consistent with job requirements.
- Tools, including leads and hoses, are checked for tags, serviceability and safety, and any faults are rectified or reported.
- Power tools guards, retaining bolts, couplings, gauges and controls are checked and maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Equipment to hold or support material during operation is selected.
- Pre-operational checks, including lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water, are completed according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Use tools.
- Select plant and equipment.
- Function and limitations of plant and equipment used in solid plastering are identified.
- Plant and equipment are selected consistent with hazard minimisation and needs of job.
- Method of operation of plant and equipment is identified.
- OHS requirements for operating and using plant and equipment are recognised and adhered to.
- Plant and equipment are checked for safety, and faults are rectified or reported.
- Use plant and equipment.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.