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Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems

Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCWC3003
State Code
OCP18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
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
80
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and install dry wall fire-rated systems to walls and ceilings. A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.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 Plan all work strictly within the manufacturer’s fire-rating design, so that fire-rating criteria are always met.
  • 1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of the task.
  • 1.5 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.6 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.
  • 1.7 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Line timber stud wall using fire-rated system.
  • 2.1 Determine whether structure of the timber wall is for load or non-load bearing.
  • 2.2 Select manufacturer’s fire-rating design for the timber stud wall.
  • 2.3 Set out materials and space fixings to manufacturer’s fire-rating design.
  • 2.4 Fix material and complete penetrations.
  • 2.5 Finish joints to exposed face sheet layers using fire-rated materials and procedures to manufacturer’s fire-rating design.
3 Construct steel stud fire-rated partition system.
  • 3.1 Select manufacturer’s fire-rating design for the steel stud wall.
  • 3.2 Determine the fixing requirements for the steel stud wall, as designed to meet fire test criteria.
  • 3.3 Secure deflection heads and apply sealant.
  • 3.4 Setout material, meeting the manufacturer’s fire-rating design.
  • 3.5 Space fixings, fix materials and complete penetrations.
  • 3.6 Finish joints to exposed face sheet layers using fire-rated materials and procedures to manufacturer’s fire-rating design.
4 Construct fire-rated shaft wall system.
  • 4.1 Select materials to manufacturer’s fire-rating design and fix components to precise clearances.
  • 4.2 Set out materials and complete penetrations.
  • 4.3 Finish joints to exposed face sheet layers using fire-rated materials and procedures to manufacturer’s fire-rating design.
5 Line timber joist ceiling using fire-rated system.
  • 5.1 Check ceiling substrate and line to manufacturer’s fire-rating design.
  • 5.2 Select fixings and apply lining.
  • 5.3 Space fixings at correct intervals.
  • 5.4 Complete penetrations.
  • 5.5 Finish joints to exposed face sheet layers using fire-rated materials and procedures to manufacturer’s fire-rating design.
6 Construct suspended ceiling with a fire-rating system.
  • 6.1 Select materials and choose fixings for manufacturer’s fire-rating design for fire-rated ceiling.
  • 6.2 Construct ceiling flat, true, level and structurally sound.
  • 6.3 Complete penetrations.
  • 6.4 Finish joints to exposed face sheet layers using fire-rated materials and procedures to manufacturer’s fire-rating design.
7 Clean up.
  • 7.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials.
  • 7.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9606 CPCCWC3003A Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGB8 CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry Qualification
BGD5 CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining Qualification