Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to fix and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to steel and timber framed curved walls and curved ceilings. It includes planning and preparation for the work, preparation of the work area for the installation process, measuring and cutting the material, fixing the material, jointing and finishing, and completion of post work clean-up activities. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to install and finish plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting to curved walls and ceilings while working with others as a member of a team. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
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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 and operational details are obtained using relevant information , confirmed and applied 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. Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. 1.5. Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and 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 regulatory obligations and applied. |
2. Prepare work area for installation processes. |
2.1. Work area and substrate are prepared for application of sheeting. 2.2. Timber or steel wall and ceiling framing are checked for consistency of curve and any faults are rectified or reported. 2.3. Equipment and materials are checked against work order or manufacturers' specification and positioned in preparation for the work. 2.4. Thermal and acoustic batt insulation for walls and ceilings are selected to manufacturer specifications (RW rating). |
3. Install batt system insulation. |
3.1. Insulation batts are installed firmly between framing member and against lining material in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 3.2. Batts are abutted with closed joints and end of run completed with batt cut to size and fitted. 3.3. Insulation batts are installed firmly in the wall framing, ensuring clearance of framing to fix plaster sheeting. 3.4. Batts are installed to ceiling framing to a tight fit, ensuring full coverage between joists. |
4. Fix plasterboard and fibre cement products to walls and ceilings. |
4.1. Materials are pre-conditioned for the application in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 4.2. Materials are measured and marked to ensure compliance with work requirements and minimal wastage. 4.3. Wall and ceiling sheets are cut to fit specified locations with clearance to manufacturer specifications. 4.4. Wall and ceiling sheets are fixed to specified locations with mechanical fastenings or combined adhesive and fasteners, to manufacturer specifications and relevant standards. 4.5. All work is carried out to manufacturer specifications and relevant Australian standards. |
5. Joint and finish materials. |
5.1. Compounds for backblocking and jointing are prepared to manufacturer specifications. 5.2. Backblocks are applied to specification. 5.3. Additional design details and features are identified. 5.4. Beading is installed to design requirements. 5.5. Jointing and finishing of plasterboard and fibre cement sheeting is completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. |
6. Clean up. |
6.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 6.2. 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:
Assessment of this unit of competency may be in conjunction with assessment of other units commonly performed at the same time in normal job roles. 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 and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include: |
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Tools and equipment : |
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Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including: |
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Materials include: |
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Material application is to be in accordance with: |
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Environmental requirements include: |
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Substrates include: |
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Curved ceilings are vaulted ceilings which may be: |
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Curved surfaces include: |
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Finishing is to achieve: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
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Functional area
Functional area |