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Construct stone structures and features

Construct stone structures and features

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC305
State Code
BAS92
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
040309 - Bricklaying And Stonemasonry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to construct stone structures and features as a component of landscape project works.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Interpret plans and specifications
  • 1.2 Check the quantity and quality of materials to ensure they conform to design drawings and specifications
  • 1.3 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability
  • 1.4 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • 1.5 Identify and report environmental implications of erecting stone structures
2. Set out and prepare the site
  • 2.1 Locate services from site plans
  • 2.2 Mark out the position of the structure or feature according to design drawings and specifications
  • 2.3 Prepare base by removing all debris, vegetable matter and topsoil to provide a solid foundation for construction
  • 2.4 Install drainage systems according to design drawings and specifications
  • 2.5 Place and compact sub-base material to the finished levels
3. Construct structure or feature
  • 3.1 Mix mortar and add bonding and colouring agents and other admixes as required, in accordance with specifications
  • 3.2 Lay damp proofing and base course of stone work according to design drawings and specifications
  • 3.3 Lay courses of stone work using designated bond/s in a manner that will ensure the viability and stability of the structure and according to design drawings and specifications
4. Install stone paving
  • 4.1 Set out and prepare area to be paved according to the site plan
  • 4.2 Excavate the area to shape, depth and dimensions to sub-base level
  • 4.3 Trim the sub base to the designated level and falls and place and compact base material to the finished level
  • 4.4 Spread bedding material over the area and level to the designated level and falls
  • 4.5 Place stone and fit to accurately fill gaps in the pattern within tolerances nominated within the site plan
  • 4.6 Install edge constraints as required by the site plan
5. Check quality of work and clean-up site
  • 5.1 Inspect finished works to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications
  • 5.2 Clean stone work surfaces in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner
  • 5.3 Clean and store tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6919 AHCLSC305A Construct stone structures and features Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU56 AHCLSC313 Construct stone structures and features, and install stone cladding Unit of competency