Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2 |
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 6.2. Correction to prerequisite unit code from CPPWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry to CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0. Supersedes and equivalent to CPCCWC3001A Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved walls and ceilings. Change to title. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012. |
Application
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to fix and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to steel and timber framed curved walls and curved ceilings.
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 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
Wall and ceiling
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, the National Construction Code (NCC), 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 |
Collect evidence that the carpenter has completed the substrate to be plaster ready. |
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1.6 |
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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1.7 |
Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use. |
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2 |
Prepare work area for installation. |
2.1 |
Prepare work area and substrate for application of sheeting. |
2.2 |
Prepare and check timber/steel wall and ceiling framing for consistency of curve and rectify or report any faults. |
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3 |
Fix and finish plasterboard and fibre cement products to walls and ceilings. |
3.1 |
Measure and mark materials to meet task requirements and minimise wastage. |
3.2 |
Cut wall and ceiling sheets to fit with required clearances. |
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3.3 |
Fix wall and ceiling sheets with mechanical fastenings or combined adhesive and fasteners. |
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3.4 |
Prepare compounds for backblocking and jointing. |
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3.5 |
Apply backblocks. |
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3.6 |
Joint and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting |
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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’ 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 CPCCWC3001A Install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved walls and ceilings
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