Unit of competency Outline
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Cavity and solid construction
Cavity and solid construction
Unit of competency
National Code
BCF3059A
BCF3059A
State Code
N0429
N0429
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2001
Field of Education
040309 - Bricklaying And Stonemasonry
Original Release Date
06/12/2001
Nominal Hours
32
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Stone for solid construction may be:
regular
random regular
coursed
uncoursed.
Quality Assurance requirements may include:
workplace operations and procedures
quality of materials
control of handling procedures
use and maintenance of equipment
attention to specifications of work
OH&S requirements to be in accordance with State/Territory legislation and regulations may include:
workplace environment and safety
protective clothing and equipment
use of tools and equipment
handling of materials
control of dust
noise control
Personal protective equipment may include:
boots
safety glasses/goggles
ear plugs/muffs
dust masks/respirators
gloves
hard hat.
Tools and equipment may include but are not limited to:
measuring tape/rule
squares
hammers
spirit level
scaffolding
rollers
power drills including impact
power grinder
rubber mallet
air compressor and hoses
power leads
screw cramp and wedges
string line
chalk line
concrete mixer
shovels
mortar boards
trowels
jointing tools
spanners.
Hazards may include but are not limited to:
obstructions to clear access for supply
barricades
other work personnel
excessive noise nearby
wind
power leads
dust.
Lifting equipment includes but is not limited to:
gin poles
shear legs
mechanised hoists
elevating work platform.
Work to be undertaken and supported in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements and Worksafe Australia Standards for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment.
regular
random regular
coursed
uncoursed.
Quality Assurance requirements may include:
workplace operations and procedures
quality of materials
control of handling procedures
use and maintenance of equipment
attention to specifications of work
OH&S requirements to be in accordance with State/Territory legislation and regulations may include:
workplace environment and safety
protective clothing and equipment
use of tools and equipment
handling of materials
control of dust
noise control
Personal protective equipment may include:
boots
safety glasses/goggles
ear plugs/muffs
dust masks/respirators
gloves
hard hat.
Tools and equipment may include but are not limited to:
measuring tape/rule
squares
hammers
spirit level
scaffolding
rollers
power drills including impact
power grinder
rubber mallet
air compressor and hoses
power leads
screw cramp and wedges
string line
chalk line
concrete mixer
shovels
mortar boards
trowels
jointing tools
spanners.
Hazards may include but are not limited to:
obstructions to clear access for supply
barricades
other work personnel
excessive noise nearby
wind
power leads
dust.
Lifting equipment includes but is not limited to:
gin poles
shear legs
mechanised hoists
elevating work platform.
Work to be undertaken and supported in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements and Worksafe Australia Standards for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment.
Competence is to be demonstrated by working with a team to construct cavity and solid structures.
(1) Critical Aspects of Evidence
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the critical aspects of:
compliance with OH&S regulations applicable to workplace operations
compliance with organisational policies and procedures
selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
application of organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of cavity and solid construction
selection of stone consistent with specification for material and colour
attention given to safe handling practices in moving and placing stone
particular attention given to fixing of stone to position and structure
stone fixed to line, level and plumb
safe and effective procedures used to lay a stone wall to alignment and plumb
attention given to wall tie fixing and finish of stone face to specifications
identification of typical faults and problems that occur and necessary action taken to rectify
interactive communication with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations
(2) Pre-requisite Relationship of Units
Pre-requisites for this unit are:
BCG1006A Use small plant and equipment
BCG1008A Use simple levelling devices
BCF3067A Dress stone manually
BCF2017A Lay stone
(3) Underpinning Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
A knowledge of:
workplace and equipment safety requirements including relevant statutory regulations, codes and standards
drawings and specifications
types of stone and characteristics
Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards 1316, 2699, 2904 and 3700
lifting equipment
tools, plant and equipment
mortar mix composition
range of mortar additives
scaffolding
measuring, levelling and calculations
worksite communication.
Skills
The ability to:
work safely
organise work
use plant, equipment hand and power tools
measure and set out work
select materials specific to requirements
calculate quantities
handle materials safely
erect scaffolding
fix materials
mix mortar
dress stone
effectively communicate verbally with others within a team situation.
(4) Resource Implications
The following resources should be made available
Work location for stone construction activity
Tools, plant and equipment appropriate to installation processes
Construction materials relevant to proposed activity
Appropriate communication of documentation relevant to task.
(5) Method of Assessment
Competency should be assessed through direct observation of application to tasks and questions related to underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be by intermittent checking at various stages of each task application or at the completion of each task in accordance with the performance criteria and specification.
(6) Context of Assessment
Competency may be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace setting.
Assessment shall be while tasks are undertaken either individually or as part of a team under limited supervision.
(1) Critical Aspects of Evidence
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the critical aspects of:
compliance with OH&S regulations applicable to workplace operations
compliance with organisational policies and procedures
selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
application of organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of cavity and solid construction
selection of stone consistent with specification for material and colour
attention given to safe handling practices in moving and placing stone
particular attention given to fixing of stone to position and structure
stone fixed to line, level and plumb
safe and effective procedures used to lay a stone wall to alignment and plumb
attention given to wall tie fixing and finish of stone face to specifications
identification of typical faults and problems that occur and necessary action taken to rectify
interactive communication with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations
(2) Pre-requisite Relationship of Units
Pre-requisites for this unit are:
BCG1006A Use small plant and equipment
BCG1008A Use simple levelling devices
BCF3067A Dress stone manually
BCF2017A Lay stone
(3) Underpinning Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
A knowledge of:
workplace and equipment safety requirements including relevant statutory regulations, codes and standards
drawings and specifications
types of stone and characteristics
Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards 1316, 2699, 2904 and 3700
lifting equipment
tools, plant and equipment
mortar mix composition
range of mortar additives
scaffolding
measuring, levelling and calculations
worksite communication.
Skills
The ability to:
work safely
organise work
use plant, equipment hand and power tools
measure and set out work
select materials specific to requirements
calculate quantities
handle materials safely
erect scaffolding
fix materials
mix mortar
dress stone
effectively communicate verbally with others within a team situation.
(4) Resource Implications
The following resources should be made available
Work location for stone construction activity
Tools, plant and equipment appropriate to installation processes
Construction materials relevant to proposed activity
Appropriate communication of documentation relevant to task.
(5) Method of Assessment
Competency should be assessed through direct observation of application to tasks and questions related to underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be by intermittent checking at various stages of each task application or at the completion of each task in accordance with the performance criteria and specification.
(6) Context of Assessment
Competency may be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace setting.
Assessment shall be while tasks are undertaken either individually or as part of a team under limited supervision.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI760 | CPCCST3016A | Build solid stonemasonry walls | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| N022 | BCF30600 | Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation) | Qualification |