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Competency Assessment Task
Course Name
Cluster
Cluster Name
Construction
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Safety
Qualification Code
CPC20211
Qualification Name
Certificate II in Construction Pathways
CPCCOHS1001A
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Identify OHS legislative requirements
Identify construction hazards and control measures
Identify OHS communication and reporting processes
Identify OHS incident response procedures
CPCCOHS2001A
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Use carpentry tools and equipment
Plan and prepare conditions
Identify and select hand, power and pneumatic tools
Use tools
Identify, select and use plant and equipment
Clean up
CPCCCM1012A
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Apply OHS requirements, policies, and
procedures in the construction industry
Identify and assess risks
Identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites
Plan and prepare for safe work practices
Apply safe work practices
CPCCCA2002B
Units of Competency
Work safely in the construction industry
Work effectively and sustainably in the
construction industry
Identify industry structure, occupations, job roles and work conditions
Accept responsibility for own workload
Work in a team
Identify own development needs
Identify current resource use and identify opportunities to improve
resource efficiency
Comply with environmental regulations
Student Name
Date of Issue
Due Date(s)
Assessor Name
Pre-requisite units
Foundation Skills
Employability Skills
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Not Applicable
 Literacy
 Teamwork
 Planning and organising
 Technology
 Problem Solving
 Cross Cultural Understanding
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 Numeracy
 Learning
 Self-management
 Initiative and enterprise
 Communication
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Assessment method
Part A:
General Construction Induction Training qualification & Work Placement Preparation
Part B:
Written Tasks
Part C:
Observation of practical work and teacher questioning
Part D:
Scenario and research task
Student Name
Date of Issue
Due Date
STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
Students must complete knowledge and skills development activities which prepare
for and may contribute to assessment of competence.
 I understand the requirements of the assessment task and assessment methods.
 I understand what is being assessed and can perform the tasks described in this
assessment.
 I have been provided with information about RPL, Credit Transfer and Assessment
Appeals.
 I have notified the assessor of any special needs to be considered during this
assessment.
 I declare that the work submitted is my own and has not been copied from another
person or source.
Student signature
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Task Outline
As you complete this assessment task you will be demonstrating your skills and knowledge
to your assessor. The assessor may also observe your practical skills and techniques and
ask you questions. Ensure in your work practices that you work safely and efficiently, check
that equipment is ready for use and work with others to improve work practices.
PART A: General Construction Induction Training (WorkCover
Whitecard)
1. You are required to successfully complete the theoretical components of the unit of
competency CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry – The General
Construction Induction Training (WorkCover Whitecard). This may be delivered by your
class teacher or by another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Whitecard Number:
When your WorkCover White Card is mailed to your home address, you MUST show it to
your teacher (who will take a photocopy). This must be done prior to you going to work
placement. You must keep your Card with you at all times when working in any construction
workplace.
If you have completed CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry with
another RTO you must provide a copy of your testamur or your White Card to your teacher
in order to receive Credit Transfer for this competency.
A photocopy of your White Card or Testamur is to be attached to this Cluster Task Booklet.
2. You are to complete a WHS induction to the construction learning space at school, so
that you understand fully how to work safely in a construction environment both at school
and in the workplace.
a) Use the Hazard Identification Form on Page 3 to identify at least TWO potential
hazards in your construction learning space and another TWO on a construction
worksite.
b) Use the Workshop Environment Analysis Safe Work Method Statement on Page 4 to
conduct a safety audit on some of the processes undertaken to complete a project
3. Complete the work readiness activities on the Go2workplacement website and print the
work ready certificate to attach to this document as proof of completion.
http://go2workplacement.com
Modules to be completed are:
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Workplace health and safety
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Personal Attributes
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Employment related skills
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Units of course competency
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PART A Task 2a: Hazard Identification Form
Construction Learning Space and Construction Worksite
Risk Assessment and Controls
SPOT THE HAZARD
A hazard is anything that could hurt you or
someone else
List the hazards
Construction Learning Space
ASSESS THE RISK
Work out how likely it is that the hazard will
hurt someone and how badly they could be
hurt
Describe the risks
Construction Worksite
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MAKE THE CHANGES
Eliminate, substitute, isolate, add
safeguards, use safest way, use protective
equipment
Suggest ways to control the risks
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Part A Task 2b
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS)
Student Name:
RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX
1.
Skills Activity/Project: Workshop Environment Analysis
I confirm that I have been trained in the equipment required to do the
task and I have identified
and have addressed any potential hazards.
Student Signature:
Date:
How severely could it hurt someone?
OR
How ill could it make someone?
!!!! Kill or cause permanent disability
or ill health
!!! Long term illness or serious injury
!! Medical attention and several days
off work
Teacher:
Work Activity
General Workshop
Environment Hazards
Date:
Potential Risk Hazards
Pre-Risk
! First aid is needed
Risk Hazard Controls
Lifting and Carrying materials
Cutting and Machining
House keeping
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2.
How likely is it to be that bad?
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Very likely
Likely
Unlikely
Could
Could
Could
happen any happen
happen, but
time
some time
very rarely
-Very
unlikely
Could
happen, but
probably
never will
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PART B: Written Tasks
1. Explain what is workplace health and safety is and the importance of it in the
workplace.
2. Give TWO examples of safe working practices
3. What is your ‘duty of care’ in relation to fellow workers?
4. What ‘duty of care’ does an employer have in relation to his employees? Give at least
two examples.
5. Give TWO examples of ‘incidents’ that may occur on a construction worksite that will
need to be reported.
6. Give TWO examples of Australian Government WHS Standards and Guidelines.
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7. Give TWO examples of hazardous materials that can be found on a construction
worksite.
8. Join the following ‘measures for controlling risk’ to an example of their use.
Measures for controlling risk
Example
Elimination
Using gloves and safety goggles to protect
yourself
Substitution
Erecting barriers and fencing
Isolation
Erect signs and introduce safe work
methods
Engineering control
Use something else that is safer
Administrative control
Do not use the product at all
Personal protective equipment
Make sure no-one can get near the hazard
9. Draw and name FOUR safety signs you might find in a construction site or workspace.
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10. Give TWO examples of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) that can be found on
construction sites
11. If Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) are found on a website to who is this
reported?
12. Give an example of a tool or piece of equipment that cannot be used near ACMs?
13. Give FOUR examples of Personal Protective Clothing or Equipment and its use.
PPE
Example of use
14. Give TWO examples of safety tools and equipment and its use.
Safety tools and equipment
Example of use
15. Join the following document names to their correct definition
Statement outlining the steps in a project
Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
along with safety issues and how to
overcome them
Statement outlining the steps in a project at
a job site along with safety issues and how
Safe Work Methos Statement (SWMS)
to overcome them
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Information regarding the materials in the
product and how to use it properly
16. What environmental considerations are to be given to a clean-up on site or at school?
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17. Give TWO examples of types of fire and the appropriate equipment to combat them
Type of fire
Equipment to combat
18. Where can you find the EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES in your
school/classroom?
19. Where is the FIRST AID KIT in your learning space?
20. What steps would you take to assist with a cut finger?
21. Where can you a find a CPR chart at school or in your classroom?
22. Choose a business in the construction industry.
a) Make a list of hazards that may be present in that industry.
b) Choose FOUR (4) of the hazards and complete the “Hazards, Risk assessment
and Controls” table on the next page.
a) List of hazards
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Q22 b. – Hazards identification, Risk assessment and Controls
Name of business:
ASSESS THE RISK
SPOT THE HAZARD
Work out how likely it is that the hazard will
A hazard is anything that could hurt you or
hurt someone and how badly they could be
someone else
hurt
List the hazards
Describe the risks
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MAKE THE CHANGES
Eliminate, substitute, isolate, add
safeguards, use safest way, use protective
equipment
Suggest ways to control the risks
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PART C: Observation of practical work
Students are to demonstrate their ability to work effectively and professionally in a
variety of construction practical activities.
You are required to construct a minimum of TWO projects to the specifications provided by
your teacher. You will be assessed on your:
 Completion of a safe work method statement for each project – this must be signed
by your teacher
 Ability to apply WHS requirements in everything you do
 Ability to mark out, measure and shape timber
 Ability to sharpen and hone the jack plane to industry standards
 Ability to use various hand tools safely
 Ability to use power tools safely
 Ability to use machines safely
 Ability to handle various carpentry materials
1. Timber Framing Joints exercise. You are to:
a) Construct the Timber Framing Joints exercise according to the plan in Appendix A.
b) Assist your teacher and others with materials preparation, handling and storage at all
stages of this assessment task.
c) Complete the safe work method statement outlining procedures, potential hazards
and hazard controls in Appendix B.
d) Complete the evaluation of your finished Timber framing joint and assessment task in
Appendix C
e) Demonstrate safe working practices at all times in the workshop.
f) Ensure your Timber Framing Joints components are true to size (tolerance < 1mm)
2. Cement Float project. You are to:
a) Construct the Cement Float according to the plan and cutting list in Appendix D.
b) Complete the material list and costing sheet in Appendix E.
c) Complete the safe work method statement outlining procedures, potential hazards
and hazard controls in Appendix F.
d) Assist your teacher and others with materials preparation, handling and storage at all
stages of this assessment task.
e) Complete the evaluation of your finished cement float and assessment task in
Appendix G.
f) Demonstrate safe working practices at all times.
g) Ensure your cement float is true to size (tolerance < 1mm).
h) Ensure your cement float is square and parallel.
i) Ensure your cement float has a suitable quality finish.
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Framing Joints Exercise plans
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS)
RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX
Student Name
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Skills Activity/Project: Timber Framing Joints
How ill could it make someone?
I confirm that I have been trained in the equipment required to do the
task and I have identified and have addressed any potential hazards.
Date
Student Signature
!!!! Kill or cause permanent disability
or ill health
!! Medical attention and several days
off work
Teacher
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never will
!!! Long term illness or serious injury
Date
Work Activity
How severely could it hurt someone?
! First aid is needed
Potential Risk Hazards
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Pre-Risk
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How likely is it to be that bad?
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-Very
Likely
Very
Unlikely
likely
Could
unlikely
Could
Could
happen
Could
happen,
happen
some time
happen,
but
very
any time
but
rarely
Risk Hazard Controls
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Evaluate your Timber Framing Joints exercises below
Positives
Name:
Negatives
Problems
What would you do differently next time to improve your skills and enhance the learning environment?
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CEMENT FLOAT
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Material List and Costing Sheet for Cement Float
Item
Qty
Length
Width
(mm)
(mm)
Material
Thickness
(mm)
True Length
Lm or m²
Labour
Cost
Order
Length
$ per Lm, m² or
per sheet
hours
@ $30 per hour
Total Cost
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS)
RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX
Student Name
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OR
Skills Activity/Project: Cement Float
How ill could it make someone?
I confirm that I have been trained in the equipment required to do the
task and I have identified and have addressed any potential hazards.
Date
Student Signature
!!!! Kill or cause permanent disability
or ill health
!! Medical attention and several days
off work
Teacher
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never will
!!! Long term illness or serious injury
Date
Work Activity
How severely could it hurt someone?
! First aid is needed
Potential Risk Hazards
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Pre-Risk
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How likely is it to be that bad?
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-Very
Likely
Very
Unlikely
likely
Could
unlikely
Could
Could
happen
Could
happen,
happen
some time
happen,
but
very
any time
but
rarely
Risk Hazard Controls
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Evaluate your Cement Float exercises below
Positives
Name:
Negatives
Problems
What would you do differently next time to improve your skills and enhance the learning environment?
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PART D: Scenarios and research
Scenarios - Dealing with emergencies
You are to demonstrate your ability to follow emergency procedures in a construction work
environment by completing the scenario questions and participating in a simulation/role
play under the direction of your teacher. Answer the following questions in preparation for
the scenario.
1. You are at work using a petrol driven generator on the worksite. The generator
develops a fuel leak which in turn causes a fire on the machine.
a) Who do you report the fire to?
b) What should you do if the fire grows out of control?
c) What type of fire extinguisher would you use for a mechanical fire?
d) What are the emergency phone numbers for a:
Land line contact
Mobile phone contact
e) Where do you muster and to whom do you report?
f)
What are your responsibilities whilst at the muster point?
2. While working on site a drum containing hydrochloric acid, used to etch brickwork,
falls from a pallet and spills. Acid fumes quickly fill the area
a) Who do you report the incident to?
b) What course of action should be followed?
c) How should the risk be contained?
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3. Scenario roll play instructions
When given the signal you will be required to role play either the mechanical fire scenario
or the chemical spill, in your work area. Your teacher will be observing and assessing your
responses.
Research task
Construct my Career
Complete the following questions. Go to the listed website and complete the Career Quiz to
identify what area you are suited for.
www.joboutlook.gov.au
1. List 5 construction occupations and give a brief description of each.
2. Select one career which interests you
Career option
Skill
Why do you think you have this skill – what evidence do you have?
1. Explain what the future job
prospects are in your chosen
career?
2. What is your next step in
training to achieving a job in
this field?
3. What is a realistic timeframe
for you to achieve this goal?
4. What would your weekly
earning be for your chosen
possible career?
5. What is the average
Australian income?
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6. What is superannuation?
7. What is Long Service Leave?
8. Explain how the Construction
Industry benefits the national
economy.
9. List some major technology
developments in the
construction industry
10. List 5 specialised off- site
services that manufacture
components for the
construction industry
11. Explain the benefits of
contracting an off-site
manufacturer.
12. List and explain the 4 stages
in the waste minimisation
hierarchy
13. Identify three issues created
by poor site drainage.
14. List two types of
environmental fencing and
explain why each is used.
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ASSESSOR FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS
Assessor’s Name
Cluster
Student Name
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Date
Units of competency being assessed
Assessment Outcome
CPCCOHS1001A
Work safely in the construction industry
CPCCOHS2001A
Apply OHS requirements, policies, and
If NYC - Refer
procedures in the construction industry
Not yet
 Competent
to shaded
competent
CPCCCA2002B
section below
Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCM1012A
Work effectively and sustainably in the
construction industry
If you have been deemed NOT YET COMPETENT the following further action is required:
Date of
Reassessment
/Date
Competent
CPCCOHS1001A
Work safely in the construction industry
CPCCOHS2001A
Apply OHS requirements, policies, and
procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCA2002B
Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCM1012A
Work effectively and sustainably in the
construction industry
Assessor general comment:
I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this
student and have provided appropriate feedback
Assessor Signature
Date
Assessors: the completed student assessment task and assessor feedback sheets must
be securely retained for six months after the completion of the course. Also retain any other
evidence that demonstrated how the student was deemed competent eg written tasks,
photographs, videos.
Student Feedback (to be completed after student receives assessor feedback)
 I agree with the outcome of this assessment
 I do not agree with this assessment outcome and will speak with assessor re appeals
process
What did I learn from this Task?
Student Signature
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