Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSC303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Construct brick and block structures and features

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSC303 - Construct brick and block structures and features
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct brick structures and features or block structures and features, or both as a component of a landscaping project.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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)
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Interpret plans and specifications

1.2 Check the quantity and quality of materials

1.3 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls accordingly

1.5 Identify and ameliorate the potential environmental impacts of proposed brick and block construction works

1.6 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Set out and prepare the site

2.1 Determine and locate services

2.2 Mark out the position of the structure or feature according to site plans

2.3 Establish profiles to conform to the nominated tolerances

2.4 Prepare subsoil by removing all debris, vegetable matter and topsoil to provide a solid foundation for construction

2.5 Install drainage systems according to site plans and specifications

2.6 Place and compact sub-base to material the required finished levels

3. Construct structure or feature

3.1 Mix mortar to determined ratio and add bonding and colouring agents and other appropriate admixes, in accordance with specifications

3.2 Lay damp proofing and base course of brick or block work

3.3 Lay courses of brick or block work using designated bond(s) in a manner that will ensure the viability and stability of the structure

3.4 Apply finishes to brick or block work

4. Check quality of work and clean-up site

4.1 Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature has been achieved

4.2 Clean down brick or block work surfaces in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

4.3 Clean, store and maintain all tools and equipment

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

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


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Interpret plans and specifications

1.2 Check the quantity and quality of materials

1.3 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls accordingly

1.5 Identify and ameliorate the potential environmental impacts of proposed brick and block construction works

1.6 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Set out and prepare the site

2.1 Determine and locate services

2.2 Mark out the position of the structure or feature according to site plans

2.3 Establish profiles to conform to the nominated tolerances

2.4 Prepare subsoil by removing all debris, vegetable matter and topsoil to provide a solid foundation for construction

2.5 Install drainage systems according to site plans and specifications

2.6 Place and compact sub-base to material the required finished levels

3. Construct structure or feature

3.1 Mix mortar to determined ratio and add bonding and colouring agents and other appropriate admixes, in accordance with specifications

3.2 Lay damp proofing and base course of brick or block work

3.3 Lay courses of brick or block work using designated bond(s) in a manner that will ensure the viability and stability of the structure

3.4 Apply finishes to brick or block work

4. Check quality of work and clean-up site

4.1 Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature has been achieved

4.2 Clean down brick or block work surfaces in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

4.3 Clean, store and maintain all tools and equipment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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) 
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 
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 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSC303 - Construct brick and block structures and features
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCLSC303 - Construct brick and block structures and features

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