CPCCDE3018 — Select and use small plant and equipment for demolition tasks

1 Plan and prepare for work.

• 1.1Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions to planning and preparation, using required information, and in consultation with colleagues or supervisors.
• 1.2Complete tasks according to regulatory, legislative and workplace policies and requirements.
• 1.3Identify and apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements to task planning according to safety plans.
• 1.4Identify and apply environmental requirements according to environmental plans.
• 1.5Identity, select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).

2 Identify and check small plant and equipment.

• 2.1Identify and check small plant and equipment to be used in the demolition process for serviceability and rectify and report faults.
• 2.2Identify functions and methods of operation of demolition small plant and equipment from specifications, standards and manufacturer instructions.
• 2.3Identify and apply specific WHS requirements for the selected small plant and equipment.

3 Complete demolition tasks.

• 3.1Obtain confirmation from supervisor and regulatory authorities that existing services have been disconnected.
• 3.2Conduct worksite inspection and assess hazards associated with individual demolition tasks immediately prior to commencing work according to workplace procedures.
• 3.3Amend safe demolition work method if required and confirm with colleagues or supervisor.
• 3.4Prepare work area for the use of demolition small plant and equipment.
• 3.5Select small plant and equipment that meet the requirements of the demolition task.
• 3.6Complete pre-operational checks according to manufacturer recommendations.
• 3.7Use small plant and equipment for their intended purpose in demolition tasks.
• 3.8Communicate work progress and hazards or issues arising during work tasks with work team.
• 3.9Place small plant and equipment in safe locations when not in immediate use.

4 Clean up work area.

• 4.1Clear work area and sort materials for reuse, recycling or removal and dispose of waste using safe manual-handling or plant techniques.
• 4.2Clean, check, maintain and store small plant and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCDE3018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCDE3018 needs to address all 31 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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