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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Information includes: | diagrams or sketchesinstructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnelmanufacturer specifications and instructions, where specifiedMSDSmemosregulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to handling waterproofing materialsrelevant Australian standardssafe work procedures relating to handling waterproof materialssignageverbal, written and graphical instructionswork bulletinswork schedules, plans and specifications. |
Planning and preparation include: | assessment of conditions and hazardsdetermination of work requirements and safety plans and policiesequipment defect identificationwork site inspection. |
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include: | emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuationhandling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factorhazard controlhazardous materials and substances, including cement and curing agentsorganisational first aidPPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practicessafe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:earth leakage boxeslightingpower cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduitsrestricted access barrierssurrounding structurestraffic controltrip hazardswork site visitors and the publicworking at heightsworking in confined spacesworking in proximity to othersuse of firefighting equipmentuse of tools and equipmentworkplace environmental requirements and safety. |
Tools and equipment required for the handling of waterproofing material is dependent on the waterproofing system being applied and may include: | angle grindersbroomsbrushesbucketscaulking gunschisels, including cold chiselscutting bladesdumpy, laser and water levelselectric drills and screwdriverselectric hammersextension leadsfusion rollersgas burners and torcheshammershosesmeasuring tapes and rulesmixers and mixing apparatusmoisture metersnylon rollersplant, including:excavating equipmentheat weldershigh pressure water equipmenthot air weldersimpact drillspumpspressure injection equipment, including:cartridge applicationscompressorspumpsvacuum pumpspressure rollersscissorsseam probessolvent applicatorsspirit levelsstraight edgestrowelsvacuum cleanerswood floats. |
Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including: | Australian standardsinternal company quality policy and standardsmanufacturer specificationsworkplace operations and procedures. |
Environmental requirements include: | clean-up managementdust and noisestormwater managementvibrationwaste management. |
Materials include: | cement-based waterproofing systemshot mix bituminous felt material membranesinjected materialsliquid sealants or sealant devicessheet and sprayed material membranes. |
Waterproofing materials required to prepare for waterproofing are dependent upon the system of waterproofing being applied and include: | waterproofing material or membrane for the application which may be:drainage cellsgeotech fabricliquid applied, including:acryliccementitious-basedinjectionpolyurethaneprimers and adhesivesprotection boardssheet:bentonite compositesbutanolethylene cop bitumen (ECB)ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM)polyvinyl chloride (PVC). |
Sorting of materials: | may be according to:ease of identificationjob allocationmaterial type and sizetask sequencemay be applied:for external and below ground level wet areasfor internal waterproofingto prepare substrate for waterproofing installationto remedy waterproofing techniques. |
Stored/stacked materials are protected by: | barricadingcoveringsecured (hazardous materials)signagetying and banding. |
Dust suppression procedures include: | coveringspraying with wateruse of vacuum cleaner. |
Waste materials include: | banding strapsbroken or damaged materials and componentscardboardloose materialpacking piecespaperplastic. |