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 apply measurements and calculate material requirements

planning and organising skills to identify requirements apply relevant resources and sequence tasks

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

reading skills to read and interpret drawings and specifications

selfmanagement skills to work safely including safely handling materials

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks

technical skills to

identify and select materials specific to requirements

select and use appropriate plant equipment hand and power tools

Required knowledge

Australian standards as they relate to the construction of stonemasonry steps or stairs including

AS Masonry cement

AS Masonry structures

mortar mix composition for different types of stone

National Construction Code as it applies to the construction of stonemasonry steps or stairs

range and application of mortar additives

safe operation of relevant tools plant and equipment

types and characteristics of stone

types and safe operation of relevant lifting equipment

types of designs for steps and stairs

workplace and equipment safety requirements including relevant statutory regulations codes and standards

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 simulated workplace setting

Assessment shall be while tasks are undertaken either individually or as part of a team under limited supervision

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

A person should demonstrate the ability to set out and construct a stone staircase and provide evidence of

communicating with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations

complying with work health and safety requirements applicable to workplace operations

complying with organisational policies and procedures

selecting and using appropriate processes tools and equipment

applying organisational quality procedures and processes within context of laying and fixing stone

selecting stone and mortar consistent with specification of job required

marking out location of treads and risers accurately

adopting safe and effective procedures and using them to handle and place stone

identifying typical faults and problems that occur and taking necessary action to rectify them

finishing steps or stairs and joints to specifications

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 appropriate to construction of stone steps and stairs

documentation relative to task

tools plant and equipment appropriate to installation processes

work location for construction of stone steps and stairs

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

review of 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 safetyrequirements must comply with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

Toolsandequipment may include:

Qualityrequirements may include:

Materials used to renovate or restore stone may include:

Environmentalrequirements may include:

Statutoryandregulatoryauthority includes:

Steps and stairs may include: