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Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding

Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC313
State Code
ODU56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040309 - Bricklaying And Stonemasonry
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to construct stone structures and features, and installing stone cladding as a component of landscape project works, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, preparing stone for installation, constructing structure or feature, installing stone cladding, checking quality of the work and site clean-up.The unit applies to individuals who construct stone structures and features under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Interpret site plans and specifications
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3 Check quantity and quality of materials to ensure conformance to design drawings and specifications
  • 1.4 Identify and select stone according to design specifications
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment required for construction work and check for safe operation
  • 1.6 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.7 Identify and report environmental impacts of erecting stone structures
2. Set out and prepare the site
  • 2.1 Locate and mark out services from site plans and site investigations
  • 2.2 Set out position and levels of stone structure or feature according to plans and specifications
  • 2.3 Carry out excavations for footings or base layer
  • 2.4 Install drainage system components and feed lines according to design drawings and specifications
  • 2.5 Prepare footings, substrate or base material according to industry standards in preparation for stone structure or feature
3. Prepare stone for installation
  • 3.1 Select tools and equipment for work, ensuring all environmental controls are in place
  • 3.2 Carry out stone cutting, shaping or surface finishing to meet plans, specifications and safety requirements
  • 3.3 Store prepared stone in a safe and practical space ready for installation
4. Construct stone structure or feature
  • 4.1 Prepare mortar, adhesives and other admixes as required according to specifications
  • 4.2 Construct stone structure according to plans and specifications
  • 4.3 Install waterproofing and drainage according to plans and specifications
  • 4.4 Carry out cleaning and sealing of stone according to plans and specifications
5. Install stone cladding
  • 5.1 Prepare mortar, adhesives and other admixes as required according to specifications
  • 5.2 Place and fix prepared stone cladding according to plans and specifications
  • 5.3 Fit stone cladding accurately to fill gaps in the pattern within tolerances nominated in site plan and specifications
  • 5.4 Finish gaps between stone cladding with mortar
  • 5.5 Carry out cleaning and sealing of stone cladding according to plans and specifications
6. Check quality of work and clean-up site
  • 6.1 Inspect finished works to ensure standard of finished structure or feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications
  • 6.2 Clean-up site, remove and dispose of waste in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner according to specifications
  • 6.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • 6.4 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS92 AHCLSC305 Construct stone structures and features Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHN2 AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction Qualification