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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare work
   • Interpret plans and specifications
   • Check the quantity and quality of materials
   • Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability
   • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls accordingly
   • Identify and ameliorate the potential environmental impacts of proposed brick and block construction works
   • Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Set out and prepare the site
   • Determine and locate services
   • Mark out the position of the structure or feature according to site plans
   • Establish profiles to conform to the nominated tolerances
   • Prepare subsoil by removing all debris, vegetable matter and topsoil to provide a solid foundation for construction
   • Install drainage systems according to site plans and specifications
   • Place and compact sub-base to material the required finished levels
3. Construct structure or feature
   • Mix mortar to determined ratio and add bonding and colouring agents and other appropriate admixes, in accordance with specifications
   • Lay damp proofing and base course of brick or block work
   • Lay courses of brick or block work using designated bond(s) in a manner that will ensure the viability and stability of the structure
   • Apply finishes to brick or block work
4. Check quality of work and clean-up site
   • Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature has been achieved
   • Clean down brick or block work surfaces in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner
   • Clean, store and maintain all tools and equipment

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

interpret site plans and specifications

measure and construct profiles using mathematical techniques

construct brick or block structure or feature

establish levels using levelling equipment

check quality of work and cleaning up of site

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of brick and block construction

components of mortar, including bonding and colouring agents

environmental impacts of bricks and block construction works

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