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Construct brick and/or block structures and features

Construct brick and/or block structures and features

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC303A
State Code
D6917
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
040309 - Bricklaying And Stonemasonry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the process of constructing brick and/or block structures and features and defines the standard required to: interpret site plans and specifications; set out and prepare a landscape construction site; construct landscape structures; check quality of work and clean up site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1. Plans and specifications are interpreted and clarified with the supervisor.
  • 1.2. The quantity and quality of materials are checked to ensure they conform to design drawings and specifications.
  • 1.3. Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
  • 1.5. Environmental implications of erecting brick and/or block structures are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Set out and prepare the site
  • 2.1. Services are determined and located from site plans.
  • 2.2. The position of the structure or feature is marked out according to design drawings and specifications.
  • 2.3. Profiles are established to conform to the tolerances nominated within the design drawings and specifications.
  • 2.4. Subsoil is prepared by removing all debris, vegetable matter and topsoil to provide a solid foundation for construction.
  • 2.5. Drainage systems are installed according to design drawings and specifications.
  • 2.6. Sub-base material is placed and compacted to the required finished levels.
3. Construct structure or feature
  • 3.1. Mortar is mixed to determined ratio and appropriate admixes including bonding and colouring agents are added, as required, and in accordance with specifications.
  • 3.2. Damp proofing and base course of brick and/or block work is laid according to design drawings and specifications.
  • 3.3. Courses of brick and/or block work are laid using designated bond(s) in a manner that will ensure the viability and stability of the structure, and according to design drawings and specifications.
  • 3.4. Finishes are applied to brick or block work in accordance with specifications.
4. Check quality of work and clean up site
  • 4.1. Quality of finished works is inspected to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
  • 4.2. Brick and/or block work surfaces are cleaned down in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner.
  • 4.3. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to enterprise guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Structures and features may include:
stone, brick or block features such as walling, steps, edgings, walls, fences, BBQ and entertaining areas, and ornamental garden elements not covered by engineering specifications.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
interpret site plans and specifications
set out and prepare a landscape construction site
construct landscape structures
check quality of work and clean up site.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3298 RTF3203A Construct brick and/or block structures and features Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ62 AHCLSC303 Construct brick and block structures and features Unit of competency