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. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisational and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Safety requirements may include: | OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substancessafe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movementsafe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with uneven/unstable terrain, trees, pits, poles, trip hazards, dirt mounds, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the publicrecognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materialsemergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation |
Site locations may include: | any ground conditions in urban and rural areas |
Signage may include: | highway traffic signssite safety signagetemporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestriansbarricadestraffic conditions signage |
Traffic conditions may include: | congested urban environmentslow traffic rural areasoff-road un-trafficked areaspedestrian areas,load limitstemporary closures |
Tools and equipment may include: | generators/compressorspower leadsdrillsimpact wrenchesshifting spannerspower saws, chiselsstillsons cranestruckschainsaws |
Materials may include: | king bolts/tie rodsnutswasherstruss membersbailey systemshear connectorssteel shoesflashingpreservatives |
Environmental protection requirements may include: | waste managementstormwater protectionnoisedustvibrationsafe use of preservativeswaterway protection clean-up management |
Truss members may include: | timber truss members including:top cordsbottom cordsprincipalscompression members butting blockssteel truss members including:shoesking bolts/tie rods steel bottom cords |
Old truss members can be used as: | a template for production of new members where it was the correct size, alternatively they are resized to accomplish the correct tension and camber |
Durability treatments may include: | conventional, external acrylic and water based paintszinc primersgalvanisingcopper naphthenesliquid preservatives diffusing rods |
Connectors may be used to: | connect top and bottom cords of trusses using splicing methods and splicing plates |