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Part 1: Identifying Industry structure, roles and conditions

Write a brief paragraph to answer each of the following questions:

1. How large is the Australian construction industry?

2. List 10 different jobs in the construction industry

3. Identify one (1) developing trend currently influencing the construction industry, and explain how the industry is being affected by this trend.

4. Explain how technology has impacted your job (describe specific roles/tasks at work that have been affected by technology changes)

5. Where would you find information on general safety procedures for a construction site?

Part 2: Accepting responsibility for your own workload

Write a brief paragraph to answer each of the following questions:

6. Why is it important to plan and prioritize your work tasks?

7. Explain how you would plan your work activities.

8. Why does a Worksite/Joinery need to establish priorities?

Explain why it is important to complete your work tasks according to the standards expected by the company you work for?

9. In addition to your company standards, who or what sets the standards for the work you carry out? - (describe two [2])

10. In terms of construction, explain what a ‘variation' is and give an example of one in your own workplace context.

11. Why is it important to make other workers, clients and employers aware of variations?

12. List three examples of situations where you have asked for assistance at work. Briefly explain what happened, and who you received assistance from.

13. Explain why it is important for workers to use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at the workplace.

Part 3: Working in a team

Write a brief paragraph to answer each of the following questions:

14. Why is it important for all team members to contribute to the common goals of your workplace?

15. What happens in your workplace if one team member does not contribute to a team activity or task?

16. Explain how you contribute to the goals of your workplace (list three things)

17. Why is it important that all team members are aware of what other team members are doing in the workplace?

18. List five things that could disrupt the ‘harmony' of a team.

Part 4: Identifying your own development needs

Answer each of the following questions:

19. List the six (6) generic skills that workers in the construction industry need to have?

20. What are the benefits of having good generic skills?

21. List six (6) ‘workplace specific' development skills you will require to fulfil your job tasks in the future.

22. Why is it important to identify your own learning needs for future work requirements?

23. List three (3) people you could speak to about helping you identify your learning needs.

24. List the three (3) most important skills you currently possess and why you think these skills are important.

Part 5: Resource use and efficiency

Read through the available web resources to answer each of the following questions:

25. Write a sentence to explain why you think it is important you know how to use all the resources at your workplace/worksite effectively.

26. Why must equipment be maintained and kept in good condition?

27. List five (5) environmentally hazardous substances you might encounter in the workplace.

28. Who would you report an environmental hazard to?

29. Describe what is meant by the term ‘Waste Minimisation'

30. Give two (2) practical examples of how you could achieve waste minimisation in your own workplace.

31. Explain the term ‘sustainability' in your own words.

Part 6: Complying with environmental regulations

Answer each of the following questions:

32. List one (1) Federal (Commonwealth) Regulation or Act regarding Environmental Protection, and write a short summary of its main points and aims.

33. List five (5) practical examples of how a workplace could breach its environmental legislation requirements.

Part 7: Handling Construction Materials

Read the attached article:

Answer each of the following questions:

34. List three (3) common injuries caused when handling materials in the construction industry.

35. Which part of your body should provide most of the power when lifting a heavy object?

36. Give three (3) ways you could reduce the risk of personal injury when manually handling large, heavy items.

37. Find pictures of four (4) items of handling equipment that could be used in your workplace

38. List ten (10) construction materials used in your industry and describe what they are commonly used for.

Attachment:- Assessment.rar