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Handle carpentry materials

Handle carpentry materials

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCA2011
State Code
OCP51
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
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely manually handle and store carpentry materials, meeting all relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS) and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation. The unit includes preparing material for mechanical handling and applying environmental management principles associated with carpentry materials.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 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 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, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.
  • 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.
2 Manually handle, sort, stack and store materials.
  • 2.1 Apply safe manual handling techniques to move carpentry materials to specified location.
  • 2.2 Sort carpentry materials to suit material type and size, and stack clear of access ways for ease of identification, retrieval, task sequence and task location.
  • 2.3 Protect carpentry materials against physical and water damage.
3 Prepare for mechanical handling of materials.
  • 3.1 Stack and secure carpentry materials for mechanical handling in accordance with the type of material and equipment to be used.
  • 3.2 Unload, move or locate carpentry materials at specified location.
4 Check and store tools and equipment.
  • 4.1 Check, tools and equipment and report any faults.
  • 4.2 Store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7345 CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials Unit of competency