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

CPCCPB3003A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fix battens

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCPB3003A - Fix battens
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to fix battens to ceiling joists or roof trusses when preparing to fix ceiling system sheets.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently fix battens prior to fixing plasterboard sheeting while working with others 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 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.
       
Element: Identify work requirements.
  • Requirements for fixing battens to support structures are identified and selected.
  • Fasteners appropriate to fixing battens are identified and selected.
  • Joists and trusses are checked to confirm suitability for fixing battens, and any requirement to correct unevenness in joists and trusses is noted.
       
Element: Cut and fix battens.
  • Packing materials are used to correct uneven joists where required.
  • Battens are measured and cut using approved work methods and required personal protective equipment.
  • Battens are fixed using selected fasteners at specified centres according to manufacturer recommendations.
  • Completed work is checked for correct alignment and fixing.
       
Element: Clean up.
  • Work area is cleared and batten materials 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.
       


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 provide evidence of the ability to:

select and use appropriate batten materials and work methods

operate from basic instructions without constant supervision

identify faults in substrate/frame and rectify or report as required by contract

execute work within agreed timeframes and standards

interpret delivery documentation and work orders, and locate relevant materials

apply knowledge of industry products to identify:

manufacturers' components and materials

Australian standards, Building Code of Australia (BCA) and manufacturer or contractor warranty compliance issues

suitable materials for a wide range of applications

common faults and problems that require reporting

follow work instructions, select and use appropriate tools, materials, fasteners and equipment for safe work at heights to:

prevent damage to goods, equipment or products

select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

work effectively alone or with others and minimise the risk of injury

modify work activities to cater for variations in work site procedures, personnel, contexts and environment

maintain workplace records in relation to materials, plant and equipment use

use safe work behaviours and handling requirements for equipment, products and materials.

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:

building framework

batten materials

tools and equipment.

Assessment of this unit of competency may be in conjunction with assessment of other units commonly performed at the same time in normal job roles.

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.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:

CPCCCM2010A Work safely at heights.

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.

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

follow instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

recognise procedures

report faults

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

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

written skills to record results of checks and tests and relevant work completion procedures

evaluate own actions and make judgments about performance and necessary improvements

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

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks and management systems

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:

adjust work activity to maintain quality standards

application of product and process knowledge to identify problems and predict consequences

identifying faults in operation of equipment or in materials quality

identifying from workplace information and labels the type and purpose of materials and potential for health and safety risks

identifying the purpose of tags and logs of use for equipment

implications on work quality requirements for instruction to be followed

manufacturer and supplier instructions for plant and equipment

manufacturers' system installation procedures and nominated specifications for the work process

names and functions of equipment, components and materials

requirements for a systematic approach to planning own work

safely use equipment, shift and handle products and materials.

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 fixing of battens

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to fixing of battens

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

traffic control

restricted access barriers

trip hazards

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

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Tools and equipment include:

broad knives

brooms

electric screw guns

equipment to work at heights

hand and power drills

hand saws

keyhole saws

measuring tapes and rules

paintbrushes

plasterboard hammers

plasterer's trowels

scaffold planks

T squares

taping knives

trestles.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications

workplace operations and procedures.

Materials include:

beads

cement render

fibre cement sheets

finishing materials

plaster compounds

plasterboard

plasterglass sheets

water resistant plasterboard.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

vibration

waste management.

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 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. 
Requirements for fixing battens to support structures are identified and selected. 
Fasteners appropriate to fixing battens are identified and selected. 
Joists and trusses are checked to confirm suitability for fixing battens, and any requirement to correct unevenness in joists and trusses is noted. 
Packing materials are used to correct uneven joists where required. 
Battens are measured and cut using approved work methods and required personal protective equipment. 
Battens are fixed using selected fasteners at specified centres according to manufacturer recommendations. 
Completed work is checked for correct alignment and fixing. 
Work area is cleared and batten materials 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. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPCCPB3003A - Fix battens
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CPCCPB3003A - Fix battens

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