Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps to form up the concrete that may involve one or more flights in order to provide access between floors and/or landings. It includes timber, metal or prefabricated formwork. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports achievement of skills to construct basic formwork for a variety of materials for pouring of concrete stairs in a range of construction projects, which includes working with others and as a member of a team. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare. |
1.1. Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details, are obtained, confirmed and applied from relevant information for planning and preparation purposes. 1.2. Safety (OHS ) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. 1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 1.4. Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. 1.5. Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements . 1.6. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use. 1.7. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations, and are applied. |
2. Set out formwork. |
2.1. Design of stairs and /or ramps and method of joining formwork are identified from job drawings and specifications, and are checked to be in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice. 2.2. Exit and ground finish levels are determined from plans, specifications and site inspection. 2.3. Rise, going and pitch of stairs and ramp are determined from plans, specifications, site inspection, rise measurements and requirements of Building Code of Australia (BCA). 2.4. Full size set out of stairs and ramp is calculated and made to determine rise, going and pitch of stairs to provide location of landings, stringers, treads and posts where specified. 2.5. Location of stair, ramp and newels are determined from plans, specifications and pitch of stairs or full size set out. 2.6. Location of footings are set out to layout of designed stairs and ramp from plans, specifications or full size set out, where specified. 2.7. Materials for formwork, including stringers, are selected and set out to pitch of stairs with rises not exceeding specified space between treads. |
3. Assemble and erect formwork. |
3.1. Landing bearers and joists are placed, fixed and braced according to plans and specifications, where specified. 3.2. Footings are checked for accuracy to requirements of plans and specifications. 3.3. Stairs and/or ramp formwork soffit is erected and braced in accordance with plans and specifications. 3.4. Formwork stringers are cut square to length and shape in accordance with set out and junction with newel posts, and are installed and braced. 3.5. Metal angle brackets are screwed/bolted to formwork strings to set out locations of tread support. 3.6. Formwork strings for stairs and ramps are located and fixed according to plans and specifications. 3.7. Material for face of treads is set out, cut square to length and fixed to metal angle bracket according to plans and specifications. 3.8. Risers are braced at mid-span to prevent deflection under the load of wet concrete. 3.9. Newels are erected and temporarily braced to plumb position, where specified. 3.10. Formwork tie bolts are located and secured to plans and specifications to maintain stair width where specified. |
4. Strip formwork. |
4.1. Formwork and bracing are removed sequentially and safely. 4.2. Timber components are de-nailed, cleaned and stored or stacked safely for reuse or removal from site. 4.3. Steel components are cleaned, oiled and stored or stacked to manufacturer's maintenance recommendations. 4.4. Damaged formwork components are safely discarded after stripping. |
5. Clean up. |
5.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 5.2. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Information includes: |
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Planning and preparation include: |
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Safety (OHS ) is to be in accordance with state or territory legislation, regulations, codes of practice, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan and may include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including: |
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Materials include: |
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Environmental requirements include: |
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Statutory and regulatory authorities include: |
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Stairs and /or ramps include: |
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Formwork : |
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Calculated : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |