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Fix fibre cement board

Fix fibre cement board

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPB3006
State Code
OCM97
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
30
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to fix fibre cement board.A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.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, and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of the task.
  • 1.4 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults that may affect the safe operation of the equipment, tag equipment and set aside.
  • 1.6 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Plan and cut fibre cement board.
  • 2.1 Check framing is suitable for the fibre cement board and determine fixing processes from manufacturers’ specifications.
  • 2.2 Match sheet size to wall and ceiling dimensions and plan cuts to minimise waste and joints while maximising board use.
  • 2.3 Plan location of joints to minimise effect on function and visual appearance.
  • 2.4 Follow manufacturers’ specifications for cutting process and provision for penetrations.
  • 2.5 Cut sheets, minimising dust exposure to others, and drilling or sawing openings as specified.
3 Fix fibre cement board.
  • 3.1 Hang and fix sheets using manual handling techniques and following manufacturers’ specifications.
  • 3.2 Check completed work to ensure stop-up activities can be easily completed.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials.
  • 4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9446 CPCCPB3006A Fix fibre cement board Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD5 CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining Qualification