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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify demolition equipment
  2. Select demolition equipment
  3. Clean and prepare sub-floor
  4. Remove floor portions
  5. Complete housekeeping

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individual to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Types of demolition equipment include:

jack hammers

scrabblers

percussion drills

Sources of power supply include:

pneumatic

electric

gas

Attachments include:

cutting heads

chisel points

spade tips

spikes

vacuum systems

Fault reporting includes:

verbal or written reporting

Fittings and fixtures include:

nails

door stops

gripper strips

metal mouldings

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Using each of the equipment types listed in the Range of Conditions remove a minimum of two (2) significant floor sections in accordance with job requirements and industry standards

Complete operator maintenance on demolition equipment

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the use of demolition equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the use of demolition equipment

Types of demolition equipment, their uses, limitations and maintenance requirements, and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Demolition equipment attachments, their uses, limitations and maintenance requirements

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution