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Handle steelfixing materials

Handle steelfixing materials

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSF2001
State Code
OCP84
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
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively handle, sort and store steelfixing materials. It includes identifying a range of commonly used materials, planning and preparing for work, safe and effective handling, sorting and storage of steelfixing materials, and completing clean-up activities. It applies to those who work under the direction of more experienced workers to support steelfixing activities.Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare 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 steelfixing materials.
  • 1.1 Read work order and associated documentation and clarify work tasks with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.4 Erect required safety signage and barricades and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
2 Handle, sort and stack steelfixing materials and components.
  • 2.1 Identify and check materials and components to ensure they conform with material schedule, plans, quality requirements and specifications.
  • 2.2 Handle materials and components safely and effectively.
  • 2.3 Sort materials and components to suit material type and size, and stack for ease of identification and retrieval in accordance with task sequence.
  • 2.4 Protect materials and components against physical damage and stack/store clear of traffic-ways.
  • 2.5 Use dust suppression procedures to minimise health risk to people in the work area.
3 Handle and remove waste safely.
  • 3.1 Handle waste materials and components correctly and safely in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Identify hazardous material for separate handling in accordance with safety data sheets (SDSs) and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.3 Remove non-toxic materials using correct procedures in accordance with workplace requirements.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9501 CPCCSF2001A Handle steelfixing materials Unit of competency