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Finish plasterboard joints manually

Finish plasterboard joints manually

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPB3009
State Code
OCQ31
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
040313 - Ceiling, Wall And Floor Fixing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to manually finish plasterboard joints. 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 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, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of the task.
  • 1.4 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 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.
2 Finish joints.
  • 2.1 Select base coat, cement and tape.
  • 2.2 Mix plaster coats to manufacturers’ specifications.
  • 2.3 Apply tape to plasterboard joints and smooth the tape, avoiding wrinkles.
  • 2.4 Apply plaster base coat over tape, overlapping to specifications, and allow to dry.
  • 2.5 Check for plaster build up, and sand to create a smooth finish.
  • 2.6 Apply plaster finish, overlapping the joint to specifications.
  • 2.7 Sand to specified finish.
  • 2.8 Check completed work and rectify any nonconformances to specifications.
3 Clean up.
  • 3.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials.
  • 3.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9449 CPCCPB3009A Finish plasterboard joins manually Unit of competency