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Dress and mould stone

Dress and mould stone

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCST3001
State Code
OCP56
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
040309 - Bricklaying And Stonemasonry
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
4
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to dress and mould soft and hard stone. This unit applies to stonemasons who work independently, in a team or under supervision and operate machinery relating to stone work in a workshop setting, on a new or existing 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 industrymeets 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 dress and mould stone requirements from plans, specifications, standards and codes.
  • 1.2 Follow requirements in workplace safety and environmental documentation and workplace procedures.
  • 1.3 Determine job priorities and sequence job tasks in consultation with others on site.
  • 1.4 Identify potential hazards and determine and implement control measures.
  • 1.5 Select and check condition of plant, equipment and tools and report damage or faults to relevant personnel.
  • 1.6 Check conformity of materials against job requirement.
2 Mark details on stone.
  • 2.1 Select, fit correctly and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job.
  • 2.2 Check stone for defects, natural inclusions and dimensions.
  • 2.3 Apply templates square and in wind to face of stone and mark adjacent ends.
  • 2.4 Scribe or mark pattern so that lines remain indelible for duration of job.
3 Dress and finish stone.
  • 3.1 Check bedding plane for correct orientation and profile.
  • 3.2 Sequence profile stages for dressing fillets and chamfers.
  • 3.3 Check each stage of dressing to maintain accuracy and consistency.
  • 3.4 Use hand tools to maintain uniformity of profile.
  • 3.5 Clean and finish surface using abrasives.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials following workplace and environmental requirements.
  • 4.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report damage or faults.
  • 4.3 Store and secure tools and equipment following workplace procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9556 CPCCST3001A Dress and mould stone Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGE7 CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry Qualification