Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to construct masonry load bearing walls and engaged and isolated piers. It includes planning, preparation set out and construction requirements of the work. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports achievement of skills for laying bricks or blocks to a specified bond to construct load bearing building structures of a designed structural stability, 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, confirmed and applied from relevant information to determine the required bricklaying and blocklaying tasks . 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. Set out masonry structures. |
2.1. Location and structural details of masonry structures are determined from plans and specifications. 2.2. Work platform is erected in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements. 2.3. Set out area is correctly located and footing is checked for conformity to dimensions and location as per job specifications. 2.4. Masonry structure is set out from drawings and specifications. 2.5. Mortar materials are prepared and mixed in accordance with specifications. |
3. Construct load bearing walls. |
3.1. Masonry load bearing wall structure is laid to set out for base and specified bond in accordance with specifications. 3.2. Structural masonry wall is constructed maintaining bond, and is completed to job specifications. 3.3. Walls are to be straight, plumb and level within standard tolerances. 3.4. Tie down and lateral support system structures are installed to walls in accordance with plans, specifications, codes and standards. |
4. Construct load bearing walls with piers. |
4.1. Masonry blockwork is laid to set out on reinforced concrete footing slab and to specified bond. 4.2. Masonry blockwork gauge is determined and set out rod is prepared to gauge dimensions in accordance with specifications. 4.3. Masonry blocks are cut to work bond and control joints. 4.4. Columns are formed using walls and attached/engaged piers , incorporating and maintaining bond and perpendicular intersections of both vertical surfaces. 4.5. Reinforcement material is placed and secured to form tie down, bracing and vertical supports for roof structures. 4.6. Cores and blocks are cleaned out in preparation for the installation of formwork for concrete core filling in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and specifications. 4.7. Concrete grout is mixed, placed and compacted to hollow blocks in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and specifications. 4.8. Completed wall is to be straight, plumb and level within standard tolerances. |
5. Carry out articulated masonry construction. |
5.1. Design principles and methods of construction using articulation joints are identified. 5.2. Locations of articulation joints are identified from work drawings specifications. 5.3. Type of articulation method is identified and applied in accordance with work drawings, manufacturer recommendations and specifications. |
6. Clean and finish mortar joints. |
6.1. Joints to laid face brickwork are raked or ruled to correct profile and depth in accordance with job specifications. 6.2. Blockwork is brushed down prior to drying. |
7. Clean up. |
7.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 7.2. 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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Bricklaying and blocklaying tasks : |
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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 include: |
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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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Masonry structure includes: |
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Load bearing walls include: |
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Structural masonry includes: |
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Piers include: |
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Articulation joints include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |