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Install curtain walling

Install curtain walling

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCA3022
State Code
OCQ92
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
040313 - Ceiling, Wall And Floor Fixing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to fit and fix curtain walling facades to multi-storey structures to provide external cladding of structural steel or reinforced concrete, 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 the installation of fabricated frameworks with metal cladding, fabricated framework with glass panels, precast concrete panels, and manufactured and natural stone products in or on the structure.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.
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, 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 Prepare site for installation.
  • 2.1 Set out location of curtain wall installation connections.
  • 2.2 Clear area below construction face to allow operation of support plant and equipment and isolate with barricades to work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
  • 2.3 Inspect surface of structure to receive curtain walling for conformity and prepare to receive fixings.
3 Install panels or cladding.
  • 3.1 Check and install curtain wall fixing brackets to set out points.
  • 3.2 Place and fix curtain walling into correct position.
  • 3.3 Install curtain walling plumb and level, align and fix into position.
  • 3.4 Fit and secure junctions between placed sections of curtain walling to fixing specifications.
  • 3.5 Install curtain wall trims.
4 Seal curtain walling.
  • 4.1 Clean surface areas in preparation for application of caulking sealants.
  • 4.2 Apply sealants to curtain walling and trims.
5 Clean up.
  • 5.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal, materials handling and protection of the environment.
  • 5.2 Check, maintain and store tools and equipment and report any faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9361 CPCCCA3022A Install curtain walling Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGB8 CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry Qualification