Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 |
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0. Supersedes and equivalent to CPCCPB3003A Fix battens. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012. |
Application
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to fix battens to ceiling joists or roof trusses when preparing to fix ceiling system sheets.
A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
Unit Sector
Plasterboard
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Plan and prepare. |
1.1 |
Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work. |
1.2 |
Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements. |
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1.3 |
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of the task. |
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1.4 |
Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades. |
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1.5 |
Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults that may affect the safe operation of the equipment, tag equipment and set aside. |
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1.6 |
Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use. |
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1.7 |
Check joists and trusses are suitable for fixing battens and note any requirement to correct unevenness. |
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1.8 |
Select fasteners to fix battens. |
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2 |
Cut and fix battens. |
2.1 |
Use packing materials to correct uneven joists. |
2.2 |
Measure and cut battens. |
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2.3 |
Fix battens using selected fasteners at specified centres following manufacturers’ specifications and allowing for control joints. |
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2.4 |
Check completed work for alignment and fixing. |
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3 |
Clean up. |
3.1 |
Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials. |
3.2 |
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and equivalent to CPCCPB3003A Fix battens
Links
Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad