Required skills

communication skills to

access information

determine requirements

enable clear and direct communication to identify and confirm requirements and share information

follow instructions

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication such as hand signals

literacy skills to

complete workplace documentation

document scope of work and work practices

read and interpret

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

numeracy skills to estimate and calculate weight of materials

organisational skills including the ability to plan and set out work

providing necessary safety measures including the installation of a roof safety system

safety awareness skills to

conduct a safety assessment of a roof worksite

identify and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools equipment or materials

technical skills to

access and understand sitespecific instructions in a variety of media

use communications equipment

Required knowledge

JSA and safe work method statements

nature of work undertaken on roofs

processes of providing for safe working practices

relevant statutory and regulatory authority requirements related to working safely on roofs

roof safety equipment and systems and considerations to facilitate working safely on roofs

SI system of measurement

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

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

Evidence of the ability to

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications for working safely on roofs

apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence including the use of personal protective equipment

provide for erection maintenance and dismantling of the fall and perimeter protection requirements for the site As a minimum given the plans and specifications for the roof working area of a corner extending at least metres in either direction and greater than m high incorporating harnesses and harness fixing points for safe personal and stores access to the roof stores and equipment locations

carry out a risk assessment ensuring

correct identification of risks and safety requirements

correct selection and use of appropriate processes tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

compliance with regulations standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

communicating and working effectively and safely with others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site on roof where operations may be conducted

induction procedure and requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

relevant regulations standards specifications and manuals including industry related systems information

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate preparing and carrying out telecommunications work on roofs

oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess OHS requirements and work practices associated with working on roofs

review of JSAs and documentation prepared by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Hazards may include:

Designated personnel includes:

OHS legislative requirements may relate to:

Workplace procedures may include:

Control risks may include:

Safe work practices may relate to:

Environmental requirements may include:

Duty of care requirements relate to:

Job safety analysis (JSA) may include:

Hazard identification may include:

Risk assessment may include:

Personal protective equipment used to control a hazard may include:

Personal safety equipment includes:

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards shall include:

Job information details may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Roof safety system may include:

Lifting method may include:

Report faults may be:

Documentation may include: