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

CPCCCM2006B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply basic levelling procedures

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCCM2006B - Apply basic levelling procedures
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out levelling in a single plane for the purpose of establishing correct and accurate set-out of building components. It includes the set-up, testing and use of levelling devices, and establishing and transferring heights using a range of levelling equipment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports achievement of skills to undertake levelling work using a variety of methods and equipment commonly used in the construction industry, which includes working with others and as a member of a team.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
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 instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details, are obtained, confirmed and applied from relevant information to prepare for basic levelling activities.
  • Safety (OHS)requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
  • Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
  • Tools and equipmentselected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
  • Environmental requirementsare identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations, and are applied.
       


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.

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 and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

transfer levels and record differences in height on one project to job specifications using:

a spirit level and straight edge

levelling with water technique

laser levelling devices

optical levelling devices

confirm accuracy of the readings taken for all above, including set-up and movement of device in two locations

conduct a two peg test with an automatic level to confirm that instrument meets manufacturers' tolerances

accurately record the results of each levelling procedure to organisational requirements.

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

drawings and specifications

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

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

basic construction processes

basic mathematical techniques associated with levelling

construction terminology

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

levelling device types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

levelling techniques related to essential tasks

processes for interpreting engineering drawings and sketches

processes for setting out

project quality requirements

site and equipment safety (OHS) requirements

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

symbols and construction terminology of construction plans.

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

maps

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

organisation work specifications and requirements.

plans and specifications

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures related to performing levelling

signage

verbal or written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules.

Basic levelling activities may include:

setting up of devices

recording of heights or level and the transfer of data points

transferring levels/heights for formwork

shooting levels for concrete slabs

recording ground levels at respective critical set out points

recording slab or pad levels for placement of steel columns or masonry piers

recording or checking levels in drainage

positioning offsets and recovery pegs for construction projects.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with 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 may include:

chalk lines

hammers

marking equipment

measuring tapes and rules, spirit levels and straight edges

plumb bobs

saws, bolt cutters and saw stools

signage for laser levelling

string lines and laser targets

water levels, laser levels, optical levels and automatic levels

wooden and steel pegs.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

waste management.

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Heights or levels may be indicated by:

chalk or nail mark and marks on vertical surface

datum and survey peg

drawing or sketch

verbal or written instructions.

Levelling procedures:

include open or closed traverse using height of instrument or rise and fall methods of reduction

may be completed in a team arrangement.

Levelling devices may include:

automatic level

inclinometers

laser level

levelling staff

levelling using water

optical level

string line

survey pegs

tape measure

batter pegs or boards

plumb bob.

Levelling device tolerance checks may include:

reverse readings for spirit level

two peg test for automatic level.

Levelling device operator maintenance:

includes:

authorised servicing

cleaning

monitoring, recording and reporting of faults

may include conduct of authorised minor replacements.

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
Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details, are obtained, confirmed and applied from relevant information to prepare for basic levelling activities. 
Safety (OHS)requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. 
Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 
Tools and equipmentselected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. 
Environmental requirementsare identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations, and are applied. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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