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Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices

Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPB3020
State Code
OCQ21
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to measure, match, cut and fix cast ornamental cornices.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 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.
  • 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 that may affect the safe operation of the equipment, tag equipment and set aside.
  • 1.6 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Plan and measure for cornice work.
  • 2.1 Select specified style of cornice.
  • 2.2 Plan requirements to enable safe work at heights.
  • 2.3 Measure and record cornice lengths for each wall/ceiling.
  • 2.4 Handle cornice following safe manual handling procedures.
  • 2.5 Use recorded measurements to select cornice materials, allowing for mitre requirements.
3 Cut cornice lengths.
  • 3.1 Determine and mark matching points for ornamental cornice.
  • 3.2 Cut cornice using safe manual handling procedures.
  • 3.3 Check pattern match.
4 Fix cornice.
  • 4.1 Prepare cornice adhesive to manufacturers' specifications, adjusting consistency of mix to suit selected hand or mechanical application method.
  • 4.2 Apply minimum 10mm bead of adhesive to cornice.
  • 4.3 Fit cornice using methods of temporary or permanent fixing to hold the cornice in place at the wall and ceiling junction.
  • 4.4 Apply adhesive to mitres.
5 Finish work.
  • 5.1 Remove excess cornice adhesive.
  • 5.2 Fill and smooth joins, pattern matches and junctions.
  • 5.3 Remove temporary fixings and supports and fill holes.
6 Clean up.
  • 6.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials.
  • 6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9460 CPCCPB3020A Match, mitre and install cast ornamental cornices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD5 CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining Qualification