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CPCCPB3009 - Finish plasterboard joints manually (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCPB3009A - Finish plasterboard joins manuallySupersedes and equivalent to CPCCPB3009A Finish plasterboard joints manually 26/Nov/2020

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040313 Ceiling, Wall And Floor Fixing  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040313 Ceiling, Wall And Floor Fixing  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 CPCCPB3009A Finish plasterboard joints manually. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to manually finish plasterboard joints.

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, Australian Standards, 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 tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults that may affect the safe operation of the equipment, tag equipment and set aside.

2

Finish joints.

2.1

Select base coat, cement and tape.

2.2

Mix plaster coats to manufacturers’ specifications.

2.3

Apply tape to plasterboard joints and smooth the tape, avoiding wrinkles.

2.4

Apply plaster base coat over tape, overlapping to specifications, and allow to dry.

2.5

Check for plaster build up, and sand to create a smooth finish.

2.6

Apply plaster finish, overlapping the joint to specifications.

2.7

Sand to specified finish.

2.8

Check completed work and rectify any nonconformances to specifications.

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 CPCCPB3009A Finish plasterboard joints manually

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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 CPCCPB3009A Finish plasterboard joints manually. 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 manually finishing plasterboard joints, including a minimum:

  • two vertical joints between standard-size plasterboard sheets
  • two horizontal joints between standard-size plasterboard sheets
  • two vertical corner joints between standard-size plasterboard sheets
  • two internal corner joints between standard-size plasterboard wall sheets and ceiling sheets
  • two external corner joints between standard-size plasterboard wall sheets and ceiling sheets
  • a minimum 300mm x 300mm niche.

All work must be performed to the standard required in the workplace and must comply with Commonwealth and state/territory laws and regulations, Australian Standards, 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:

  • compliance requirements of Australian Standards for finishing plasterboard joints manually
  • quality policies and standards for finishing plasterboard joints manually
  • safety requirements for finishing plasterboard joints manually, including personal protective equipment (PPE), job safety analyses, safe work method statements and safety data sheets
  • environmental requirements for finishing plasterboard joints manually
  • types and uses of materials for finishing plasterboard joints manually
  • finishing techniques, including:
  • processes for finishing system joints
  • quality checks for joint finishing
  • work sequence
  • manufacturers' product specifications for finishing plasterboard joints manually
  • processes for the calculation of material requirements for finishing plasterboard joints manually
  • types of tools and equipment for finishing plasterboard joints manually.

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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