Certificate I in Construction

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Communication:

· Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:

· Clear and direct communication

· Active listening

· Verbal and non-verbal language

· Questioning to identify and confirm requirements

· Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

· Follows instructions from supervisor and other relevant persons

· Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:

· Environmental and OHS requirements, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)

· Plans, drawings and specifications

· Design concepts

· Load tables

· Safety signs and symbols

· Organisational policies and procedures

· Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language

· Records relevant information using standard workplace documentation, including log and hoist books

· Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required

· Reports and records hazards and risks

Teamwork:

· Works as part of a team

· Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members

· Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance

· Identifies and utilises the strengths of other team members

· Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical & mental abilities

· Participates in on-site meetings

Problem solving:

· Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects

· Identifies typical faults and problems and takes remedial action and/or reports to supervisor

· Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment

· Conducts daily safety check for hoist, including test run

· Identifies methods of prevention and control for water penetration

Initiative and enterprise:

· Identifies opportunities to improve resource efficiency and makes suggestions as appropriate

· Responds to change and workplace challenges

· Puts ideas into action

· Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods

Planning and organising:

· Identifies hazards and implements appropriate hazard control measures

· Identifies and manages risks

· Carries out site inspection to identify requirements

· Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment

· Determines material quantity requirements and checks for conformity to requirements

· Prioritises and sequences tasks

· Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements

Self management:

· Evaluates own actions and makes judgements about performance and necessary improvements

· Contributes to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental/sustainability frameworks or management systems

· Manages own performance to meet workplace standards

· Seeks support to improve work performance

· Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment

Learning:

· Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required

· Is open to learning new ideas and techniques

Technology:

· Uses calculators

· Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment correctly and safely

· Properly starts up, operates and shuts down equipment

· Carries out pre- and post-operational checks on equipment and machines

· Performs tool and equipment maintenance as required