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CPCCPB3008 - Mix plastering compounds (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCPB3008A - Mix plastering compoundsSupersedes and equivalent to CPCCPB3008A Mix plastering compounds 26/Nov/2020

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1 1 (this release) 27/Nov/2020

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040317 Plastering  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040317 Plastering  27/Nov/2020 
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Modification History

Release 1

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

Supersedes and equivalent to CPCCPB3008A Mix plastering compounds. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to mix plastering compounds using hand and mechanical mixing techniques.

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.

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, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.

1.3

Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of the task.

1.4

Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.

1.5

Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.

2

Select materials, equipment and work area.

2.1

Select plastering compounds compatible with task requirements.

2.2

Select processes and equipment for mixing compounds.

2.3

Select suitable work area to minimise dust exposure to self and others, and to minimise manual handling risks when shifting, mixing and blending.

3

Mix compound.

3.1

Mix compound using hand and mechanical mixing techniques, tools and equipment.

3.2

Adjust mixture consistency to suit intended use.

4

Clean up.

4.1

Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials.

4.2

Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

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 CPCCPB3008A Mix plastering compounds

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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

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

Supersedes and equivalent to CPCCPB3008A Mix plastering compounds. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit by mixing a minimum three different plaster compounds to specification. Both hand and mechanical techniques must be used.

All work must be performed to the standard required in the workplace and must comply with Commonwealth and state/territory laws and regulations, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • quality policies and standards for mixing plaster compounds
  • safety requirements for mixing plaster compounds, including personal protective equipment (PPE), job safety analyses, safe work method statements and safety data sheets
  • environmental requirements for mixing plaster compounds
  • manufacturers' specifications for mixing plaster compounds
  • hand and mechanical mixing techniques, tools and equipment
  • processes for adjusting mixture consistency to suit intended use.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

This unit must be assessed:

  • in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures
  • using realistic tasks or simulated tasks, relevant specifications and work instructions, standard work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

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

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