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Construct and erect wall frames

Construct and erect wall frames

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCA3004
State Code
OCR12
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 plan, prepare, set out, construct and erect load-bearing and non-load-bearing wall frames for the different types of loadings, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation. The unit includes setting out, cutting and fabrication of timber frames and preparation of steel frames and the erection, connection and bracing of frames.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.
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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 Construct wall frames.
  • 2.1 Set out location of walls on a slab or subfloor frame.
  • 2.2 Set out wall plates and a pattern stud meeting specifications and requirements under AS:1684 Residential timber-framed construction and National Association of Steel-framed Housing (NASH): Standard Residential and Low-rise Steel Framing.
  • 2.3 Assemble wall frames, lintels and bracing.
3 Erect frames.
  • 3.1 Select timber and steel frames and components.
  • 3.2 Erect frames, fix into place and align using fixtures and fastenings in accordance with AS 1684 Residential timber-framed construction and National Association of Steel-framed Housing (NASH): Standard Residential and Low-rise Steel Framing.
  • 3.3 Attach temporary wall braces.
  • 3.4 Plumb corners at intersections, straighten wall plates and complete bracing.
  • 3.5 Straighten studs to maintain a flat surface for wall coverings.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
  • 4.2 Check, maintain and store tools and equipment and report any faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9343 CPCCCA3004A Construct wall frames Unit of competency