Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CPCCJS3006A Mapping and Delivery Guide Construct fabricated stairs
Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
CPCCJS3006A - Construct fabricated stairs
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to construct fabricated stairs, which may involve one or more flights in their structure and could incorporate fabricated components that are alternatives to timber components.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit of competency supports the achievement of skills and knowledge to construct fabricated stairs, which may involve one or more flights in its structure and may include 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
Nil
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 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 job requirements, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, 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 statutory and regulatory authority requirements, and are applied.
Element: Set out and prepare material.
Exit and ground finish levels are determined from job drawings and site location.
Rise, going and pitch of stair calculations are determined from job drawings and site location, with all measurements and requirements conforming to the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
Full size set out of stairs is made to determine rise, going and pitch of stairs to actual location of landings, strings, treads and newels.
Location of stair and newels is determined from job drawings and pitch of stairs or full size is set out.
Location of footings, where applicable, is marked to layout of designed stairs to meet job drawings and specifications or full size set-out.
Strings components are selected in accordance with set-out.
Components for newels are selected and set out to design of stairs, storey rods and job drawings or from full size set-out.
Newels are assembled and checked to provide tight fit for strings and bearers, where applicable, to specifications.
Material for treads is checked against set-out and square to length according to requirements of stair design and BCA.
Element: Assemble and erect stair.
Footings with post support, where applicable, are prepared to requirements of job drawings and specifications.
Angle brackets are attached to strings to set-out locations for tread support according to requirements of detail drawings and specifications.
Newels are erected into position and temporarily braced to plumbing position and strings are located and fixed into position according to specifications.
Tie bolts, where applicable, are located and secured to specification to maintain stair width, and stair is attached to building using appropriate fixings and fasteners in accordance with detailed drawings and specifications.
Treads and decking are fixed into location to detailed drawings and specifications, and bracing and lateral ties are fixed to newels to specifications, where applicable, to maintain rigidity to stair structure.
Element: Fit and fix handrailing and balustrade.
Material for handrailing and balustrade is checked to length, and adjustment is made to specification where appropriate.
Handrailing is fitted and fixed into place to specifications and measurements above nosing line of a flight and above a landing deck according to BCA.
Balustrade is fitted and fixed into place to specifications and requirements of BCA.
Element: Finish stairs.
Arises and sharp edges are removed and finished to specification, where appropriate.
Non-slip surface is adhered to treads, where required, in accordance with specifications and BCA.
Element: Clean up.
Area is cleared and waste disposed of safely.
Unused materials are stored and/or stacked.
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored.
Evidence Required
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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 assemble and erect timber and other material component stairs covering one flight to a landing, including handrail or balustrade, providing evidence of the ability to:
comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of constructing and installing fabricated stairs
identify location and details of fabricated stair components and construction
carry out accurate calculations to determine actual rise and going for each step and pitch of stairs
prepare accurate set-out of stair in order to check all stair components
adopt and use safe and effective procedures to prepare stair components, assemble and fix to position in accordance with BCA, specifications and site conditions
identify typical faults and problems that occur and action required to rectify them
identify types of stair construction and common terminology
convey appropriate analysis and understanding of design concepts in drawings and specifications of nominated project
communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations.
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:
drawings and information relevant to stair design activities
suitable work location to carry out design work stair construction
BCA documentation
work location ready for stair construction and installation
plant and equipment appropriate to construction process of stairs
construction materials appropriate to proposed construction of stairs
hand and power tools appropriate to construction process of stairs.
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 a reasonable inference that competency is not only verified under the particular assessment circumstance, but is 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 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:
ability to recognise procedures, respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental or sustainability frameworks or management systems
communication skills to:
enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand
follow instructions
read and interpret drawings and specifications
use and interpret non-verbal communication
use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
innovation skills to select appropriate tools and equipment, respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action
numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations
planning and organisational skills to identify requirements, apply relevant resources and sequence tasks
problem solving skills to recognise and take action to rectify minor faults and problems
teamwork skills to be able to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural, social, ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.
Required knowledge
Required knowledge for this unit is:
BCA requirements relevant to stairs
factors governing design of stairs
interpretation of drawings and specifications
job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements
measurement and calculation processes related to lineal measurements in stair design
stair construction techniques
terminology of stair components and dimensional relationships
types and characteristics of stairs
types and uses of materials used in stair construction.
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, where specified
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to constructing stairs
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to constructing stairs
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planning and preparation include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies
equipment defect identification
work site inspection.
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
organisational first aid
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
concealed services (water, power and gas)
lighting
restricted access barriers
traffic control
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
working platforms and scaffolding
workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Tools and equipment include:
air compressor and hoses
bevels
chisels
fencing bars
hammers
hand saws
measuring tapes and rules
mechanical nailing tools
nail bags
power drills
power leads
power planers
power saws
saw stools
shovels
spanners
spirit levels
squares
steel squares and fences
string lines.
Quality requirements include:
attention to specification of work
control of handling procedures
quality of materials
relevant regulations, including:
Australian standards
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
workplace operations and procedures
use and maintenance of equipment
workplace operations and procedures.
Materials include:
handrails and balustrades made of:
cast acrylic materials
glass
metal
timber
fibreglass strings made of:
composite materials
metal
timber
treads made of:
metal
timber
cast acrylic materials
concrete
fibreglass
fibre-cement.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
stormwater protection
waste management.
Statutory and regulatory authority includes:
federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.
Fixings and fasteners include:
for timber construction:
bolts and nuts
coach screws
metal brackets
nails and spikes
steel tie rods
timber joining methods
for steel construction:
bolts
patented metal connecting plates
for stair members to masonry walls:
metal angle brackets
patented masonry anchors
wall plug and coach screw.
Balustrade construction may be of:
handrailing and balusters fixed to face of newels
handrailing mortised into newels
parallel railing fixed to face of newels.
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 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 job requirements, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, 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 statutory and regulatory authority requirements, and are applied.
Exit and ground finish levels are determined from job drawings and site location.
Rise, going and pitch of stair calculations are determined from job drawings and site location, with all measurements and requirements conforming to the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
Full size set out of stairs is made to determine rise, going and pitch of stairs to actual location of landings, strings, treads and newels.
Location of stair and newels is determined from job drawings and pitch of stairs or full size is set out.
Location of footings, where applicable, is marked to layout of designed stairs to meet job drawings and specifications or full size set-out.
Strings components are selected in accordance with set-out.
Components for newels are selected and set out to design of stairs, storey rods and job drawings or from full size set-out.
Newels are assembled and checked to provide tight fit for strings and bearers, where applicable, to specifications.
Material for treads is checked against set-out and square to length according to requirements of stair design and BCA.
Footings with post support, where applicable, are prepared to requirements of job drawings and specifications.
Angle brackets are attached to strings to set-out locations for tread support according to requirements of detail drawings and specifications.
Newels are erected into position and temporarily braced to plumbing position and strings are located and fixed into position according to specifications.
Tie bolts, where applicable, are located and secured to specification to maintain stair width, and stair is attached to building using appropriate fixings and fasteners in accordance with detailed drawings and specifications.
Treads and decking are fixed into location to detailed drawings and specifications, and bracing and lateral ties are fixed to newels to specifications, where applicable, to maintain rigidity to stair structure.
Material for handrailing and balustrade is checked to length, and adjustment is made to specification where appropriate.
Handrailing is fitted and fixed into place to specifications and measurements above nosing line of a flight and above a landing deck according to BCA.
Balustrade is fitted and fixed into place to specifications and requirements of BCA.
Arises and sharp edges are removed and finished to specification, where appropriate.
Non-slip surface is adhered to treads, where required, in accordance with specifications and BCA.
Area is cleared and waste disposed of safely.
Unused materials are stored and/or stacked.
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored.
Forms
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