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Apply set coats

Apply set coats

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSP3002
State Code
OCP68
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
80
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to mix and apply set coats to flat and curved solid plaster backgrounds. 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 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 apply set coats.
  • 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.
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
  • 1.6 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Prepare backgrounds for set coat application.
  • 2.1 Select surface preparation process to suit the specified setting coat.
  • 2.2 Check surface for level of suction appropriate for the coat setting.
  • 2.3 Clean surface and wet down to provide an even suction for the setting rate of the setting coat.
  • 2.4 Check adequacy of suction rate.
3 Mix and apply plaster and lime setting.
  • 3.1 Select suitable mix ratios of plaster and lime for background substrates.
  • 3.2 Mix plaster and lime setting and check that ratios are adequate.
  • 3.3 Apply set coats.
  • 3.4 Trowel surface to required hardness, smoothness and finish.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear work area, dispose of materials, and reuse or recycle in compliance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
  • 4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9545 CPCCSP3002A Apply set coats Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD3 CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering Qualification