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Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

Carry out general demolition of minor building structures

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCA3001
State Code
OAP29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2019
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
12/04/2019
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out general demolition work of minor building structures to facilitate alterations, extensions and additions to a building in residential and commercial sites.It includes work being completed to schedules, plans and specifications.This unit is designed for those working as a member of a team safely demolishing existing building structures and disposing of the waste materials. It applies to concreters, carpenters and other construction workers working as members of a team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare the demolition of minor building structures.
  • 1.1 Review and clarify task for demolition of minor building structures.
  • 1.2 Assess minor building structures to determine scope of demolition work.
  • 1.3 Review jurisdictional requirements for demolition of minor building structures.
  • 1.4 Review work health and safety (WHS)requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.
  • 1.5 Identify and manage risksincluding determining the status ofexisting services.
  • 1.6 Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.
  • 1.7 Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.
  • 1.8 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
2. Demolish minor building structures.
  • 2.1 Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 2.2 Complete preparatory work for demolition of minor building structures.
  • 2.3 Carry out demolition procedures in accordance with safe and effective processes of deconstructing or demolishing a minor building structure.
  • 2.4 Safely and effectively handle materials and building component parts to designated storage area using appropriate material-handling techniques.
  • 2.5 Safely and effectively handle, store and stack materials and components identified for salvaging, ready for transport.
3. Clean up after carrying out general demolition of minor building structures.
  • 3.1 Clear work area and dispose of non-salvageable materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.
  • 3.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9340 CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures Unit of competency