Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Job requirements are obtained, confirmed and applied to planning.
- Site and task work health and safety (WHS) requirements are confirmed with relevant personnel and applied to planning.
- Site is inspected, and conditions and hazards are identified and reported as required.
- Sequence of work is identified and scheduled according to job requirements.
- Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
- Materials and their quantities required for the work are identified and calculated according to job requirements.
- Materials are obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Set out suspension system.
- Install suspension system.
- Suspension rods are fixed to underside of soffit and structural members with masonry anchors, bolts and screws at prescribed centres according to manufacturer instructions.
- Suspended framework is assembled and connected to suspension rods according to job specifications and manufacturer instructions.
- Suspension systemis fastened, checked for looseness and rattles, and secured as required.
- Bridging framework is fixed to both sides of service ducts to support suspension system.
- Install lining materials.
- Lining materials are installed according to design pattern set out in job drawings and specifications.
- Edges of lining materials are cut and concealed to match pre-finished edges.
- Openings and penetrations are provided as shown in job drawings.
- Trims and beads are fixed at junctions with other building elements and surfaces, as shown in job drawings.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.