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Handle solid plastering materials

Handle solid plastering materials

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSP2001
State Code
OCP72
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
040317 - Plastering
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively handle, sort, prepare, position and remove solid plastering materials. The unit is suitable for people with basic skills and knowledge who undertake routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.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 unit 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 to handle solid plastering materials.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, 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, and identify hazardous materials for separate handling by authorised personnel.
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
2 Handle, sort and store solid plaster materials.
  • 2.1 Check materials for compliance to plans and specifications.
  • 2.2 Determine handling requirements for materials from manufacturers’ specifications and select and use safe manual and mechanical handling techniques.
  • 2.3 Sort materials for type and size, distribute to job locations, both manually and using mechanical devices, and stack for ease of access, task sequence and clear of traffic ways.
  • 2.4 Protect materials against physical and water damage.
3 Remove materials and clean up.
  • 3.1 Determine handling requirements for unused materials and select and use safe handling techniques following safety data sheets.
  • 3.2 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • 3.3 Identify hazardous materials for separate handling by authorised personnel.
  • 3.4 Use dust suppression procedures to minimise health risk to self and others.
  • 3.5 Store reusable materials and protect against physical and water damage.
  • 3.6 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability, report any damage or faults and store and secure.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9541 CPCCSP2001A Handle solid plastering materials Unit of competency