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Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps

Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCA3018
State Code
OCR04
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, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps to provide access between floors and landings, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation. It includes:establishing required levels on siteconstructing timber, metal or prefabricated formwork to contain wet poured concrete until it is completely curedstripping the formwork preparing and storing formwork for re-use.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 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Set out formwork.
  • 2.1 Check formwork location for accuracy against plans and specifications.
  • 2.2 Check design of stairs or ramp and method of joining formwork, and determine levels from drawings, specifications and site inspection.
  • 2.3 Determine rise, going and pitch of stairs and ramp from drawings, specifications, site inspection, rise measurements, and requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC).
  • 2.4 Calculate full size of stairs or ramp and set out.
  • 2.5 Set out materials for formwork, including stringer form, to pitch of stairs with rises not exceeding specified space between treads.
3 Assemble and erect formwork.
  • 3.1 Place, fix and brace landing bearers and joists.
  • 3.2 Erect and brace stairs or ramp formwork soffit.
  • 3.3 Cut, install and brace formwork for stringers.
  • 3.4 Locate and fix formwork stringers for stairs and ramps.
  • 3.5 Set out, cut square to length, and fix material for face of treads.
  • 3.6 Brace risers at mid-span to prevent deflection under the load of wet concrete.
4 Strip formwork.
  • 4.1 Strip formwork and bracing sequentially and safely.
  • 4.2 Check formwork for reusability and dispose of damaged components.
  • 4.3 Safely de-nail, clean, oil and store or stack reusable formwork components.
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
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