Unit of competency Outline
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Fix wet area sheets
Fix wet area sheets
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPB3004
CPCCPB3004
State Code
OCN16
OCN16
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to fix wet area sheets to comply with manufacturer and job specifications.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 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, 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.
- 1.6 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Plan and cut wet area sheets.
- 2.1 Determine work sequences, fixing processes from manufacturers’ specifications and AS/NZS2589 Gypsum linings - application and finishing.
- 2.2 Match sheet size to wall dimensions.
- 2.3 Plan cutting process to minimise dust exposure for others.
- 2.4 Follow manufacturers’ specifications for cutting process and provision for penetrations.
- 2.5 Cut sheets to minimise waste and number of joints and maximise board use.
3 Fix wet area sheets.
- 3.1 Hang and fix sheets using manual handling techniques and following manufacturer's specifications, ensuring the sheets have appropriate gap from the floor and flashing are installed to specification.
- 3.2 Check completed work to ensure stop-up activities can be easily completed.
4 Clean up.
- 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials.
- 4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W9444 | CPCCPB3004A | Fix wet area sheets | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIK0 | MSF30322 | Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology | Qualification |
| BGD5 | CPC31220 | Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining | Qualification |
| BGE1 | CPC31320 | Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling | Qualification |