Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied 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.
- Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and 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 regulatory obligations and applied.
- Select materials, processes and equipment.
- Substrate is inspected to confirm suitability for the installation of wet area system.
- Materials, equipment and processes for sealing wet area system to category 1 are identified and selected from manufacturer's installation advice.
- Materials, equipment and processes to finish wet areas to category 2 are identified and selected from manufacturer's installation advice.
- Stop and finish joins, penetrations and edges.
- Work sequences are planned and undertaken to implement manufacturer's requirements for wet finishing and sealing.
- Problems from glancing light are minimised in category 2 classified areas.
- Potential to perform within Australian standard are maximised in category 1 areas.
- Stopping material is used to match the wet area system.
- Edges of wet area board to be caulked are sealed using appropriate caulking material.
- Board in category 1 areas is sealed to meet manufacturers' instructions and Australian standard requirements.
- Completed work is checked so that work will meet manufacturer specifications and Australian standards.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and board adhesives and fasteners are disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Hazardous material is identified for separate handling.
- Non-toxic materials are removed using correct procedures.
- Dust suppression procedures are used to minimise health risk to work personnel and others.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.