This unit of competency supports achievement of skills for constructing stairs to external access to a building or construction structure, which includes working with others and as a member of a team.
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to construct and install timber external stairs, that may involve one or more flights, to provide access into a structure. It includes timber treads and stringers.
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Prerequisites
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Co-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications
comply with site safety plan, OHS regulations and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
complete the setting out and construction of full size stairs (free standing or against a wall), including a landing, handrail and balustrade to a minimum height of 1.2 metres, in accordance with regulations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
Required skills for this unit are:
communication skills to:
determine requirements
enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand
follow instructions
read and interpret:
documentation from a variety of sources
plans, specifications and drawings
report faults
use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals
numeracy skills to apply measurements and make calculations
organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work
teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
technological skills to:
use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones
voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.
Required knowledge
Required knowledge for this unit is:
application and requirements for line, level and plumb in construction projects
construction terminology
job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management
plans, specifications and drawings
plant, tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitation
processes for setting out and measuring
processes for calculating material requirements
quality requirements of timber stairs
stair building materials
stair construction techniques
stair types
stair regulations
workplace and equipment safety requirements.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Information includes:
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified
memos
MSDS
organisation work specifications and requirements
plans and specifications
regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to constructing timber external stairs
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures related to constructing timber external stairs
signage
verbal or written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules.
Planning and preparation include:
work site inspection
equipment defect identification
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements.
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state or territory legislation, regulations, codes of practice, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
handling of materials
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
earth leakage boxes
lighting
power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits
restricted access barriers
surrounding structures
traffic control
trip hazards
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
working with dangerous materials
organisational first aid
personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environment and safety.
Tools and equipment include:
clamps
compressors
crimping tools
docking saws
drop saws
explosive power tools
hammers
laser levelling equipment
levels and power leads
marking equipment
masonry drills
measuring tapes and rules
nail guns
pop riveters
power drills
saw stools
scaffolding
screw guns
spirit levels
squares (combination/tri)
steel squares
straight edges
string lines
templates
tin snips.
Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:
Australian standards
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications, where specified
workplace operations and procedures.
Materials include:
anti-slip products
coach screws
masonry anchors
metal brackets
patented metal fasteners and connectors
steel tie rods
timber and nails, including bolts and nuts
wall plugs.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up protection
noise and dust
vibration
waste management.
Statutory and regulatory authorities include:
federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.
Stairs:
may be constructed with housed stringers or metal brackets to accommodate treads
can be between ground level and landing, landing and landing, and free standing or against a wall.
Newel posts and handrails may be:
metal
timber.
Stringers can be:
open
housed.
Risers can be:
open
closed.
Handrails and balusters include:
handrail and balusters fixed to face of newels
handrails mortised into newels
parallel railing fixed to face of newels.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details, are obtained, confirmed and applied from relevant information for planning and preparation purposes.
Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.
Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations, and are applied.
Exit and ground finish levels are determined from job drawings and site location.
Rise and going of stairs are calculated from job drawings, site location and regulations.
Newel posts and footings are set out and placed to layout of designed stairs, job drawings and specifications.
Materials for stringers are selected and set out to the pitch of stairs with treads and risers according to regulations.
Stringers are housed to accommodate treads, and risers or metal brackets are fixed to support treads.
Stringers are cut and housed into newel posts and/or landings where specified.
Material for treads are selected and risers are set out and cut to length to requirements of stair design.
Strings are located and fixed into position.
Landing is constructed where specified.
Treads and risers are fixed to the stringers.
Tie bolts are located and secured to maintain stair width where specified.
Bracing and lateral ties are fixed to newels in accordance with specifications to maintain rigidity of stair structure where specified.
Material for handrails and balusters are marked and cut to length.
Handrails and balusters are fitted and fixed in accordance with regulations.
Non-slip strips are installed to treads, where specified.
Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.
Forms
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