CPCCCA3001
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures


Application

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out general demolition work of minor building structures to facilitate alterations, extensions and additions to a building in residential and commercial sites.

It includes work being completed to schedules, plans and specifications.

This unit is designed for those working as a member of a team safely demolishing existing building structures and disposing of the waste materials.

It applies to concreters, carpenters and other construction workers working as members of a team.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare the demolition of minor building structures.

1.1 Review and clarify task for demolition of minor building structures.

1.2 Assess minor building structures to determine scope of demolition work.

1.3 Review jurisdictional requirements for demolition of minor building structures.

1.4 Review work health and safety (WHS)requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.

1.5 Identify and manage risksincluding determining the status ofexisting services.

1.6 Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.

1.7 Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.

1.8 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.

2. Demolish minor building structures.

2.1 Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).

2.2 Complete preparatory work for demolition of minor building structures.

2.3 Carry out demolition procedures in accordance with safe and effective processes of deconstructing or demolishing a minor building structure.

2.4 Safely and effectively handle materials and building component parts to designated storage area using appropriate material-handling techniques.

2.5 Safely and effectively handle, store and stack materials and components identified for salvaging, ready for transport.

3. Clean up after carrying out general demolition of minor building structures.

3.1 Clear work area and dispose of non-salvageable materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.

3.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.

Foundation Skills

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

writing skills to complete workplace documentation

numerical skills to manage storage or removal of materials

oral communication skills to:

use questioning to identify and confirm requirements

discuss cause of problems

report work site hazards, including faults in tools, equipment and materials.


Sectors

Construction