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Handle wall and floor tiling materials

Handle wall and floor tiling materials

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCWF2001
State Code
OCN90
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
040313 - Ceiling, Wall And Floor Fixing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely handle and store wall and floor tiling products and materials. It includes the preparation, handling, sorting and stacking, distribution and disposal of wall and floor tiling products and materials.The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.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.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories and users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to handle wall and floor tiling materials.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret task work instructions and plan sequence of work.
  • 1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each stage of the task.
  • 1.3 Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
  • 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.
2 Receive, sort and distribute wall and floor tiling materials.
  • 2.1 Check tiling products and materials conform to task quality and quantity.
  • 2.2 Handle tiling material in accordance with safe work method statements.
  • 2.3 Handle, proportion, mix and store tiling materials.
  • 2.4 Sort tiling products and materials by type and size, and stack for ease of identification and task sequence.
  • 2.5 Distribute tiling products and materials to job location.
3 Handle and remove surplus material and clean up.
  • 3.1 Handle surplus materials safely and effectively in accordance with safety data sheets.
  • 3.2 Identify hazardous material for separate handling by authorised personnel.
  • 3.3 Handle, recover and transfer tiling products and material from job location and store in accordance with safety data sheets and workplace requirements.
  • 3.4 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9608 CPCCWF2001A Handle wall and floor tiling materials Unit of competency