The document provides instructions and assessment materials for students completing a practical assessment in carrying out general demolition of minor building structures. It includes: - An assessment cover sheet with student and assessor details. - Instructions for students on completing various tasks like preparing a job safety analysis, signing off on plans, preparing the site, and safely demolishing and rebuilding a load bearing wall. - An observation checklist for the assessor to evaluate the student. - Templates for the student to complete a site assessment/demolition plan, hazard identification checklist, and safe work method statement.

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Assessment Practical/Observation
Student Name CIT Number
Competency Title, Code and
Banner Code
CRN
Carry out General Demolition of Minor Building
Structures: CPCCCA3001
Assessment Type ☐ In the workplace ☒ Simulated environment ☐ Other
Assessment Name Demolish an applicableproject / install acrowprops to load bearingstructure
Assessment Date
Other Team Members
Student Statement: This assessment is myown work. Anyideas andcomments made byother people have been
acknowledged. I understandthat byemailing or submitting thisassessment electronically, I agree to thisstatement.
Student Signature Date
PRIVACY DISCLAIMER: CITis collecting your personalinformation for assessment purposes. Theinformation willonlybe used in
accordance withtheCITPrivacy Policy.
Assessor Feedback (also complete observation checklist and questions on last page)
 Student provided with feedback
Attempt 1 ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory Date / /
Attempt 2 ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory Date / /
Assessor Name Assessor Signature
Note to Assessor: Pleaserecordany reasonable adjustmentthat has occurred for this assessment.
Instructionsto Assessor
Work, Health and Safety: Awork health and safetycheck oftheassessmentenvironment is to beconductedprior totheassessment and
any hazards addressed appropriately.
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Assessment Task Instructionsfor Students
You will be required to complete the following tasks
 Task 1 Read and understand all aspect of this assessment including instructions,
plans, specifications and marking requirements and standards before commencing.
 Task 2 Complete the ‘Safety Signs ID’ questionnaire (in readyskills)
 Task 3 Complete a JSA (Job Safety Analysis) and Toolbox talk (In ready Skills)
 Task 4 Complete the “material and tool list” (In ready Skills toolbox talk)
 Task 5 Complete and sign the site assessment / demolition plan including scope of work
and reference to relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice. This will be done
with your assessor at the construction zone (barn)
 Task 6 Complete and sign the SWMS to list the steps of the demolition, identify the
hazards, assess the risks and note controls.
 Task 7 Prepare the site with appropriate signage and barricades, and waste management
provisions.
 Task 8 Safely and effectively support and prepare the load bearing wall for demolition
 Task 9 Correctly remove the load bearing structure and build the new opening with
all framework required (Collect and upload photographs into readyskills).
 Task 10 Clean-up work site, materials and tools, complete all uploads to ready skills as
required

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Observation Checklist: Carry Out Demolitionto Minor Building structures:
StudentsName: ________________________________
During the demonstration ofskills, did the student satisfactorily:
Attempt 1 Attempt 2
S NYS S NYS
T1 Student activelyparticipatedin a toolbox talk and agreed toits content
Student contributedto the development ofa JSAand its control rating, with considerationto
environmentalrequirements ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Student correctly selected and used PPEfor given tasks
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Student carried out task in accordancewith theJSAandorganisationalpolicies and procedures.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
T2
S NYS S NYS
Student was ableto interpret andapply relevantwork instruction and completeall documentation
given. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Student was ableto read andinterpretplans,
site drawings and specifications ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
T3
S NYS S NYS
Student listed and selectedthecorrectmaterials for thegiven tasks
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Student listed and selectedthecorrecttools for the giventasks
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Student checked toolandequipmentfor serviceability and reported any faults totheappropriate
person
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
T4 Removalofloadbearing wall
S NYS S NYS
The student correctly preparedthebuilding siteincluding:
Assessed and clarifiedtask athand
Safety inspection
Put up signage
Put up baracades
Selected allthecorrecttools and equipment needed
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
The student correctly installed all temporary loadbearing components suchas bearers, acrow props and
bracing and fixed themin placeto industry standards ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
The student safely and correctly handled and removed allloadbearing timbers and header beams and
prepared the opening for thenew beam and frame including stacking the old framefor re-use ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
The student successfully installed thenew beam withframework to createan opening of3 meters
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
All temporary acrowprops andloadbeams were carefully and safely removedto placetheroofload
back on the new frame
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
S NYS S NYS
T5 Student has been assessed and uploadedphotos oftask toReadySkils
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Materials and components identified for salvaging,recycling, storing or disposing aresafely and
effectively handled, stored and stacked readyfor transportin accordancewith WHS materialhandling
practices andtechniques
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Materials,tools and equipment arecleaned andstoredin linewith instruction. Area is left clean and
free from hazards
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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Task 5 Site assessment/demolitionplan
Site assessment_DemolitionWork Planfor CIT student practical assessment
Task: Create a larger openingin a load bearing wall Date: _____________
Thisdemolitionplanistobe preparedtocollate the keyinformationrelevanttothe work
intoa single document,includingsome informationrelevanttoworkhealthandsafety.
Thisdemolitionplandoesnotduplicate a Hazard checklist &SWMS but is usedinconjunctionwithone. Fill inthe orange sections
Location
Heightworking at and distance from walk ways
Type of buildingworks
Principle materials
Methodsof demolition support roof structure with acrow props and solidsingle beam
Remove existingwall while testingfor support
Replace wall with newopening
Remove props
Store materialsfor re use
Methodsof disposal of materialsincludinghazardous materials Sort into pilesfor storage, reuse , recycle or waste
Methodsof controllingand maintaining accessand egressto workplace Barriers and signage
Proposedsequence ofcarrying out the demolitionworks and an estimate of the time as above, 4 hrs
Proposedhoardings, scaffoldingand fencingand of any overheadsidewalkprotection
Any other plans,illustrations,writtendocuments,or specialistreports Hazard checklist,Risk assessmentand SWMS
Traffic managementarrangements keepout signage and minor baricades
Location and conditionof undergroundessential services;electricity,drainage andsewerage, gas,
water, communicationscables,hydraulic pressure mains, liquidfuel lines,lubricationsystems No disturbance.
above ground essential services No servicesinclose proximity
Hazardous materials,includingasbestos Nil identified

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Undergroundstructures such as a basement,cellars,or storage tanks
Confinedspaces NA
General conditionofadjoiningstructures Goodcondition,no damage noticed
Effectdemolitionmay have on people workingin adjoiningpropertiesor seekingaccessto and
egress
Consultwith other trade teachersor studentsin close
proximity,limitaccess and egresswith barriers
Emergencyarrangements as per CIT emergencyprocedure
Personresponsible: Date:
Name:
Comments:
Agree with site assessment/ demo plan (Sign) CIT no
Signature

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Task 6 HazardIdentification, Risk assessment and SWMS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS CHECKLIST – TO BE COMPLETED FOR EACH TASK
TASK: REMOVAL OF LOAD BEARING WALL DATE: _____________
LOCATION: G Block area CIT
Manual handling
If YES then Risk assessment must be completed
N/A YES NO Risk
Assessment
Rating
Do any tasks involve lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying?
Are objects difficult to grasp, have sharp edges and / or are hot,
cold, slippery or bulky?
Is the work area, equipment and system of work likely to
involve sideways twisting of the body, or excessive bending or
reaching, or sustained or repetitive movements?
Are work spaces cramped / overcrowded to restrict free
movement while doing the task?
Is training required about risk factors and the proper technique
to do the task?
Equipment, machinery and tools
If NO then Risk assessment must be completed
N/A YES NO Risk
Assessment
Rating
Is the correct equipment selected for each job?
Are all tools and machinery properly guarded?
Are tools, equipment and machinery regularly maintained
(in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions)?
Are operators trained to use the tools, equipment and
machinery safely?
Are stop/start switches clearly marked and positioned within
easy reach of the operator?
Are unsafe or faulty tools, equipment or machinery reported &
removed from use until they are repaired or replaced?
Is there a process to ensure that tools and machinery are
switched off before maintenance and cleaning is carried out
and cannot be inadvertently started by another worker during
maintenance and cleaning?
Has provision been made to safely store or dispose waste off-
cuts?
Work environment
If NO then Risk assessment must be completed
N/A YES NO Risk
Assessment
Rating
Is the workplace kept clean and tidy?
Is there good storage for tools, equipment, stock, products?
Have you ensured that things cannot fall onto people?
Is adequate ventilation/ air filtering provided to ensure a supply
of clean air?
Is the working temperature comfortable?
Are people protected from noise? (noise levels below 85dB(A))
Is there enough light to perform tasks without eye strain or
glare?
Do workers have access to clean and hygienic toilet and eating
facilities?

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Moving around N/A YES NO Risk
Assessment
Rating
Are there any slip or trip Hazards? ( oil, grease, water, leads,
hoses, cables)
Is there a risk of falling from heights?
Can people be injured as they move around the work site? Ie
from traffic, hazards on walkways, obstructed vision)
Is it easy to get in and out of the workplace safely? (exits
clearly marked and unobstructed)
Are stairs, ladders and platforms safe? (fixed handrails, ladders
secure when in use, anti-slip treads)
Are vehicle drivers trained and aware of hazards?
Do vehicle drivers have safe schedules and are all loads
secure?
Chemicals and other hazardous substances
If NO then Risk assessment must be completed
N/A YES NO Risk
Assessment
Rating
Is there an up-to-date list of all chemicals with Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS) available to all workers?
Have you assessed the risk of exposure (via inhalation, skin
contact, ingestion) during transport, storage and use of the
chemicals?
Are containers clearly labelled?
Are workers trained in the safe use, handling, storage and
transport of chemicals they use?
Is there adequate ventilation and fume extraction?
Have you ensured that chemicals and hazardous substances
cannot spill, leak or otherwise escape into the environment
during storage, handling and transport?
Are gas cylinders stored upright, secure, away from heat and
ignition sources, in a ventilated area?
Is monitoring and health surveillance undertaken if required?
Are chemicals and hazardous substances disposed of
correctly?
Is appropriate personal protective equipment provided?
(gloves, respirators)
Electricity
If NO then Risk assessment must be completed
N/A YES NO Risk
Assessment
Rating
Are electrical leads, plugs, sockets and switches in good
condition? (not frayed or damaged)
Have you ensured there are no electrical leads lying across
floors?
Are portable electrical equipment fitted with residual current
devices? (no double adaptors used?)
Have electrical leads and power boards been inspected and
tagged as safe?
Is the location of power lines and cables checked before
digging, drilling, using cranes, ladders, erecting scaffolding?

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The risk assessment rating must now be completed foreach hazard identified.
RISK ASSESSMENT RATING
TRANSFER HAZARDS AND RATINGS TO SWMS AND LIST CONTROL MEASURES.

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Safe Work Method Statement
Assessment Instrument
Participants Name:
Participants Signature:
Assessors Name:
Assessors Signature:
PROJECT: DATE: November 20
Job Description: MAKE A LARGER OPENING IN A LOAD BEARING WALL
Participants: Cert III Carpentrystudents CARPBLK
Location: G Block Barn Area
Activities / Tasks Hazards Control measures
Risk Assessment Rating
Before controls
are in place
After controls
are in place
Identification of Hazards Competent person to ensure Apprentices aware
and follow controls – use Checklist
Set up barriers and signs Slips, trips and falls Ensure others know where barriers located and
how to move about them safely
Gather tools and equipment Slips, trips and falls Store out of access and egress
Location of services Electrocution, gas escape Noted and sealed off by authorised persons
Protection of stormwater
drains
Environmental, Slips, trips
and falls
We will work indoors
Cuts and lacerations Safe use of utility knives
Manual handling Safe lifting techniques
Install Props under suitable
temporary beam
falling props 2 persons to a prop, both props installed at the
same time, top of props fixed to beam asap,
minimize workers around the area
fall from ladders Ladder safety training by all workers, Use of
trestles / minimize workers underneath
Pinching of body parts from
prop screws
Be aware and wear gloves
Fix props to base plates falling props Have a spotter to secure props when fixing. Fix
in place and tension asap.
Removal of old wall falling timbers 2 person , careful deconstruction process and

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STUDENT NAME CIT NO AGREE TO ABIDE BY SWMS
(SIGN)
STUDENT NAME CIT NO AGREE TO ABIDE BY
SWMS (SIGN)
structure storage of timbers
Installation of new
components
falling timbers, slipping
props, tools
2 person , careful construction, good
communication
Remove props and
temporary beam
falling props 2 persons to the task, good communication,
minimize workers around the area
fall from heights Task at standing height
Pinching of body parts from
prop screws
Be aware and wear gloves
Sort and store materials Cuts and lacerations, Slips,
trips and falls, muscular
skeletal injury
Manual handling induction, good housekeeping,
Store materials out of the way and ready for
relocation
Clean up area Dust If dusty while sweeping use a dust mask or
vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
Cuts and lacerations Ensure screws and fixings are removed from
materials immediately and dispose of in the bin.
Date:
Comments: