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Handle construction materials

Handle construction materials

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCM2004
State Code
OCO17
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
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely handle and store commonly used construction materials manually or in preparation for mechanical handling. The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.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 unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare 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 Prepare to handle construction materials.
  • 1.1 Review work instructions to handle construction materials.
  • 1.2 Prepare all work to comply with laws and regulations, national construction codes, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications and safety data sheets (SDS), workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
  • 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.
  • 1.4 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
2 Manually handle, sort, stack and store construction materials.
  • 2.1 Sort materials to suit material type, size and safety requirements, including SDS.
  • 2.2 Apply safe manual handling techniques to move materials to specified location or to stack and secure materials for mechanical handling in accordance with the type of material and equipment to be used.
  • 2.3 Stack materials clear of access ways and for ease of identification, retrieval, task sequence and task location.
  • 2.4 Protect materials against physical and water damage.
  • 2.5 Apply procedures to ensure no cross-contamination of materials.
  • 2.6 Identify and isolate hazardous materials for separate handling.
  • 2.7 Apply dust suppression procedures to minimise health risk.
3 Clean up.
  • 3.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
  • 3.2 Check, maintain and store tools and equipment and report any faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9373 CPCCCM2004A Handle construction materials Unit of competency