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Construct eaves

Construct eaves

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCA3008
State Code
OCR10
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
040311 - Carpentry And Joinery
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set out and construct eaves, including the cutting and fixing of fascia and barges to provide a finish between the wall and the roof, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation. The unit includes:construction of boxed and raked eaves finishing of gable ends including verge and flush.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.
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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, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
  • 1.3 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
  • 1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each stage of the task.
  • 1.5 Inspect work site, locate services, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.6 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Construct framework for eaves or soffits.
  • 2.1 Determine eaves design from drawings and specifications and set out and fix framework.
  • 2.2 Set out, mark and cut timber and steel framework members to lengths for framework structure.
  • 2.3 Construct boxed eaves with soffit bearers and fix to line and level to wall frame or support by hangers from rafters/trusses.
  • 2.4 Set-out and install eave supports.
3 Line and clad eaves and soffits.
  • 3.1 Mark and cut eaves cladding and sheeting material to shape to suit task application and jointing methods.
  • 3.2 Fit, join and fix eaves lining, cladding and soffits using methods for type of material and task application.
  • 3.3 Fit and fix mouldings to finish eaves.
  • 3.4 Fit raked eaves to rafters or framing.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
  • 4.2 Check, maintain and store tools and equipment and rectify or report any faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE979 CPCCCA3008B Construct eaves Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGB8 CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry Qualification