Required skills

communication skills to

enable clear and direct communication

use questioning to identify and confirm requirements

share information

follow instructions

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

innovation skills to select appropriate tools and equipment respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action

numeracy skills to calculate material requirements

problemsolving skills to recognise and take action to rectify minor faults and problems

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks

Required knowledge

architectural styles used in stonemasonry work

characteristics of different types of natural stone

drawing conventions and construction terminology used in plans and specifications

job safety analyses JSA and safe work method statements SWMS

measurement techniques relating to stonemasonry work

types and uses of accessories associated with stone construction

types of stone and stone products

workplace and equipment safety requirements

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the selection and use of a minimum of three stone types from a range of igneous metamorphic sedimentary or reconstituted materials that are suitable for nominated purposes providing evidence of the ability to

comply with WHS requirements applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality assurance requirements

carry out correct procedures prior to and during handling processes

select and use appropriate processes tools and equipment to cut stone

adopt and use correct procedures to handle and place materials

communicate with others to ensure safe and effective work site operations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an offsite context provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements

Resource implications for assessment may include

construction materials required to apply stone product

hand and power tools appropriate to work processes

plant and equipment appropriate to work processes

suitable work area appropriate to application processes

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using one or more of the following methods

direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions

questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reviewing relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Information may include:

Planningandpreparation may include:

Work health and safety requirements must comply with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

Toolsandequipment may include:

Qualityrequirements may include:

Materials may include:

Environmentalrequirements may include:

Statutoryandregulatoryauthority includes:

Processing and manufacture may include: