Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare.

1.1.

Job requirements  are obtained, confirmed and applied to planning.

1.2.

Site and task work health and safety (WHS) requirements are confirmed with relevant personnel and applied to planning.

1.3

Site is inspected, and conditions and hazards are identified and reported as required.

1.4

Sequence of work is identified and scheduled according to job requirements.

1.5.

Tools and equipment  are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.6.

Materials and their quantities required for the work are identified and calculated according to job requirements.

1.7.

Materials  are obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.

2.

Set out suspension system.

2.1.

Ceiling grid is set out according to job drawings and manufacturer specifications.

2.2.

Alignment levels for ceiling are set out as shown on job drawings.

3.

Install suspension system.

3.1.

Suspension rods are fixed to underside of soffit and structural members with masonry anchors, bolts and screws at prescribed centres according to manufacturer instructions.

3.2.

Suspended framework is assembled and connected to suspension rods according to job specifications and manufacturer instructions.

3.3.

Suspension system  is fastened, checked for looseness and rattles, and secured as required.

3.4.

Bridging framework is fixed to both sides of service ducts to support  suspension system.

4.

Install lining materials.

4.1.

Lining materials are installed according to design pattern set out in job drawings and specifications.

4.2.

Edges of lining materials are cut and concealed to match pre-finished edges.

4.3.

Openings and penetrations  are provided as shown in job drawings.

4.4.

Trims and beads are fixed at junctions with other building elements and surfaces, as shown in job drawings.

5.

Clean up.

5.1.

Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications.

5.2.

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature  

Learning skills to:

• draw on previous experience of installing suspended ceilings and apply to new jobs.

Numeracy skills to:

• interpret scales on drawings and apply them when setting out ceiling grid and suspension systems.

Oral communication skills to:

• use listening and questioning to identify and confirm job requirements
• interact with workplace personnel in order to contribute to safe and efficient installation.

Reading skills to:

• read and interpret drawings and specifications relating to assembly and installation.

Writing skills to:

• complete simple workplace forms to report faulty equipment.

Problem-solving skills to:

• take action to rectify identified minor faults and problems in tools and equipment.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Job requirements  must include:

• job specifications for installing suspended ceilings, including:

• plans, drawings and specifications for the location and set-out of suspension systems and installation of lining materials
• quality requirements for the completed work
• manufacturer and architectural specifications
• timeframe for completion

• information regarding other personnel undertaking concurrent activities at the work site, and arrangements for interaction during work activities
• work site procedures specified by project manager or client
• job safety analyses (JSA) or safe work method statements (SWMS) for tasks
• schedule for completing work, including client requirements regarding times when work can be undertaken
• workplace procedures incorporating requirements of relevant legislation, regulations, codes and Australian standards
• workplace and work site environmental and sustainability requirements, including management of:

• clean-up
• dust and noise
• vibration
• waste.

Tools and equipment  must include at least ten of the following:

• bolt cutters
• crimps
• hack saws
• hammer drills
• hammers
• hole saws
• laser levelling devices
• manual levelling devices
• measuring tapes and rules
• nail bags
• pop riveters
• powder actuated tools, such as explosive nailers
• power drills
• power leads
• power saws
• scaffolding
• screw guns
• squares
• tin snips
• utility knives.

Materials  must include four of more of the following:

• fibre cement sheeting
• infill panels, including:

• acoustic
• decorative timber
• metal
• two-pack

• insulation materials
• plasterboard
• suspended ceiling components.

Suspension system  must include:

• anchors and bolts
• droppers and suspension rods
• furring channels
• main beams, rails and runners
• spacer bars
• tracks and main tracks.

Support  structures must include:

• reinforced concrete ceiling and floor slabs
• steel ceiling and rod framing
• timber and steel floor
• timber ceiling and rod framing.

Openings and penetrations  must include those for:

• air ducts
• exhaust systems
• lighting
• diffusers
• hatches
• sprinkler heads
• support columns and beams.