Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply tuck pointing to brickwork to different types and styles of buildings. It includes planning, preparation, set out and application of tuck pointing. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports achievement of skills in applying a decorative finish to masonry brickwork by tuck pointing. Tuck pointing has particular application in heritage and restoration work, which includes working with others and as a member of a team. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for work. |
1.1. Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained using suitable information sources, confirmed and applied for restoration of brickwork structures . 1.2. Safety (OHS ) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. 1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 1.4. Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. 1.5. Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements . 1.6. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use. 1.7. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations, and are applied. |
2. Prepare work location. |
2.1. Materials and existing brickwork, including type of bonds , are checked for consideration of colour wash, and composition of mortar stopping mix and mixing putty for beading. 2.2. Work platform is erected in accordance with regulatory authorities' requirements. 2.3. Work area and surrounds are isolated by use of barricades and signage or fall protection in accordance with regulatory and job requirements. 2.4. Loose or broken bricks are removed and reinstalled individually and mortar is removed from joints in brickwork by raking out mortar to specified depth. 2.5. Surface of work area is cleaned and prepared for application. 2.6. Surface of work area is colour washed consistent with brick colour. 2.7. Position of bed and cross joints is determined, measured and struck with chalk line. 2.8. Mortar is prepared to determined composition, colour and mix for stopping application to brickwork. 2.9. Mortar stopping mix is applied to ensure joints are full and brickwork is re-pointed to meet job requirements. 2.10. Jointer tool is used to form an indent key to receive putty point. |
3. Apply putty point material to bed joints. |
3.1. Materials are identified, selected and prepared to determined composition and consistency used for pointing or beading putty in accordance with job requirements. 3.2. Pointing putty is applied with the use of jointer tool to fill indent and form joints. 3.3. Surplus pointing putty present on horizontal and vertical joints is removed with the aid of a Frenchman tool to form finite shape and edges to tuck pointing. 3.4. Tuck pointed work area is completed, allowed to dry and any imperfections gently removed and lightly brushed clean. |
4. Clean up. |
4.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 4.2. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Information includes: |
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Restoration of brickwork structures varies according to factors that include: |
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Safety (OHS ) is to be in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan and may include: |
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Tools and equipment : |
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Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including: |
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Materials include: |
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Environmental requirements include: |
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Statutory and regulatory authorities include: |
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Type of bonds include: |
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Mortar will vary in accordance with: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |