Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2 |
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 8.0. Changes to Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0. Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCSF2001A Handle steelfixing materials. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012. |
Application
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively handle, sort and store steelfixing materials. It includes identifying a range of commonly used materials, planning and preparing for work, safe and effective handling, sorting and storage of steelfixing materials, and completing clean-up activities.
It applies to those who work under the direction of more experienced workers to support steelfixing activities.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare 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
Steelfixing
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 to handle steelfixing materials. |
1.1 |
Read work order and associated documentation and clarify work tasks with relevant persons. |
1.2 |
Plan all work to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements. |
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1.3 |
Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults. |
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1.4 |
Erect required safety signage and barricades and fit personal protective equipment (PPE). |
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2 |
Handle, sort and stack steelfixing materials and components. |
2.1 |
Identify and check materials and components to ensure they conform with material schedule, plans, quality requirements and specifications. |
2.2 |
Handle materials and components safely and effectively. |
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2.3 |
Sort materials and components to suit material type and size, and stack for ease of identification and retrieval in accordance with task sequence. |
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2.4 |
Protect materials and components against physical damage and stack/store clear of traffic-ways. |
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2.5 |
Use dust suppression procedures to minimise health risk to people in the work area. |
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3 |
Handle and remove waste safely. |
3.1 |
Handle waste materials and components correctly and safely in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements. |
3.2 |
Identify hazardous material for separate handling in accordance with safety data sheets (SDSs) and regulatory requirements. |
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3.3 |
Remove non-toxic materials using correct procedures in accordance with workplace requirements. |
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4 |
Clean up. |
4.1 |
Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements. |
4.2 |
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCSF2001A Handle steelfixing materials.
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