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Construct and install bulkheads

Construct and install bulkheads

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCA3014
State Code
OCR07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040311 - Carpentry And Joinery
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to construct bulkheads for decorative purposes, to contain fittings, such as range hoods and cupboards, to conceal services, and to help facilitate changes in ceiling heights, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation. The unit includes preparing for sheeting bulkheads with plasterboard, lining boards, reconstituted timber products and metal or plastic decorative panels; and installation of bulkheads which may be hung from, incorporated into, or fastened onto a structure in situ. 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 CPCWHS1001Prepare 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
  • 1.3 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
  • 1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.
  • 1.5 Inspect work site, locate services, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.6 Identify materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Fabricate bulkhead components.
  • 2.1 Set out bulkhead.
  • 2.2 Cut bulkhead trimmers and plates to set out.
3 Install bulkhead components.
  • 3.1 Select fasteners to support the weight of the bulkhead.
  • 3.2 Assemble bulkhead, fix to position and specification.
4 Install pre-manufactured bulkheads.
  • 4.1 Set out pre-manufactured bulkhead sections.
  • 4.2 Use fasteners as specified by frame manufacturer.
  • 4.3 Fix to position and specification.
5 Clean up
  • 5.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
  • 5.2 Check, maintain and store tools and equipment and report any faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9353 CPCCCA3014A Construct bulkheads Unit of competency