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Construct battered masonry walls and piers

Construct battered masonry walls and piers

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBL3016
State Code
OCR14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040309 - Bricklaying And Stonemasonry
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to construct battered masonry wall and piers. It applies to bricklayers and blocklayers who work on new and existing structures. This unit is suitable for people operating with some autonomy. A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without needing 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 industrymeets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work.
  • 1.1 Select, fit correctly and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job.
  • 1.2 Read, interpret and apply battered masonry walls and pier construction requirements from current plans, specifications, standards and codes.
  • 1.3 Follow requirements in workplace safety and environmental documentation and workplace procedures.
  • 1.4 Use measurements and apply formulas to calculate material quantities from plans and specifications.
  • 1.5 Determine job priorities and sequence job tasks in consultation with others on site.
  • 1.6 Identify potential hazards and determine and implement control measures.
  • 1.7 Select and check condition of plant, equipment and tools and report damage or malfunction to relevant person.
  • 1.8 Check conformity of materials against the specifications and place materials in proximity of the work.
2 Prepare base and lay masonry to battered wall.
  • 2.1 Set out wall position and length on footing.
  • 2.2 Set out piers maintaining gauge and brickwork bond.
  • 2.3 Set up profile to the specified batter angle and check with battered rod board and battering level.
  • 2.4 Lay first course level and straight.
  • 2.5 Lay masonry to the specified pattern maintaining bond and gauge.
  • 2.6 Finish mortar joint as specified and brush down masonry face work.
3 Clean up.
  • 3.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials workplace and environmental requirements.
  • 3.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report damage or faults.
  • 3.3 Store and secure tools and equipment following workplace procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9335 CPCCBL3016A Construct battered masonry walls and piers Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD8 CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying Qualification
BGE7 CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry Qualification