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

CPCCST3012A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Build stone veneer walls

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCST3012A - Build stone veneer walls
Description This unit specifies the outcomes required to build single leaf, stone block facing to metal and timber wall framing.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the achievement of skills and knowledge to build stone veneer walls, which 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 hazards, safety plans and policies.
  • Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. in consideration of hazards.
  • 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: Select and prepare materials and equipment.
  • Appropriate shifting equipment is installed and tested to OHS regulations and job requirements, where applicable.
  • Working platforms and scaffolding are erected in accordance with OHS regulations and job requirements.
       
Element: Set out veneer stonemasonry work.
  • Location and structural details of stonemasonry work are identified from drawings and job specifications and datum or level line is established.
  • Stonemasonry work is set out to location and dimensions from drawings and specifications.
       
Element: Construct base stonemasonry work.
  • Mortar is mixed to specifications and in accordance with AS1316 Masonry cement.
  • Stonemasonry work gauge is determined and set-out rod prepared.
  • Base stonemasonry work is constructed for veneer construction to requirements of AS3700 Masonry in buildings.
       
Element: Construct veneer walls.
  • Timber/steel structural frame is checked to ensure it is ready for stonemasonry work veneer, without protrusion into required cavities.
  • Stonemasonry work is laid and completed to job drawings and specifications with damp proof course laid in accordance with specifications and AS2904 Damp proof courses and flashings.
  • Reflective foil laminate is installed to comply with AS1940 The storage and handling of flammable combustible liquids and AS3700.
  • Ventilation for veneer construction is built in to specifications to requirements of as per AS1684 Residential timber framed construction, and Building Code of Australia (BCA).
  • Wall ties are positioned and fixed to timber/steel framework correctly to AS2699 Wall ties on masonry construction.
  • Openings are constructed and flashings installed to job specification and cavities are kept clear of mortar droppings and bridging.
  • Lintels are installed to job specifications and top stonemasonry work is constructed to eaves level to AS3700 requirements.
  • Scaffolding is erected as required in accordance with job requirements and OHS regulations.
  • Walls are built to gauge straight and true in plumb, line and level within the tolerances set out in AS3700.
  • Control joints are formed in accordance with locations on job drawings and specifications and AS3700 requirements.
  • Weepholes, brick/block reinforcing, vermin proofing and wall flashing are located and built in, where required, to job specifications.
  • Sills are cut where required and laid to line in accordance with job specifications.
       
Element: Rake and rule joints.
  • Joints to laid stonemasonry work are raked or ruled to correct depth and profile in accordance with job specifications.
  • Stonemasonry work is brushed down prior to drying to remove unwanted mortar.
       
Element: Clean up.
  • Stonemasonry work is cleaned using dry, liquid or chemical means in accordance with type of stone and specifications.
  • Area is cleared of waste, material, scaffolding and equipment and waste and unwanted material are disposed of safely.
  • Unused materials are stored/stacked and tools and equipment cleaned, maintained and stored.
       


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 fix stone veneer to at least one of the structural types listed in the range statement, providing evidence of the ability to:

comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

select and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment for carrying out tasks

apply organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of stone veneer construction

select stone consistent with specification for material and colour

use safe handling practices in moving and placing stone

fix stone to position and structure

use safe and effective procedures to lay a stone wall to alignment and plumb

fix and finish wall ties of stone face to specifications

comply with organisational policies and procedures

demonstrate accurate measuring and setting out techniques

determine wall location and set-out accurately

lay stone to line level, plumb and gauge

apply safe and effective procedures in erecting scaffolds

identify faults and problems that occur and take necessary action to rectify

communicate interactively with others to ensure safe and effective work operations are carried out

clean up cavities, wall and work area

complete base and stone veneer construction to specification.

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:

work location for stone veneer activity

tools, plant and equipment appropriate to construction processes

construction materials relevant to proposed activity

appropriate documentation relevant to task.

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 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:

Australian standards

BCA

interpretation of drawings and specifications

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

measuring, levelling and calculation processes relevant to stonemasonry work

methods of fixing stone veneer

range of commonly used mortar additives

safe use of scaffolding

types and safe use of lifting equipment

types of mortar mix and composition

types of stone and their characteristics

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

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 building stone veneer walls

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to building stone veneer walls

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

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Hazards include:

barricades

dust

excessive noise nearby

obstructions to clear access for supply

other work personnel

power leads

wind.

Tools and equipment include:

angle grinders

chisels

concrete mixers

dumpy levels

jointing tools

line pins

masonry saws

mason's squares

measuring tapes and rules

mortar boards

pitching tools

plumb rules

power leads

profiles

scaffolding

shovels

spirit levels

straight edges

string lines

trowels

wheelbarrows.

Quality requirements include:

application procedures

attention to specifications of work

colour and shape of stones

control of handling procedures

mortar mix/composition

relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards:

AS1316 Masonry cement

AS2699 Wall ties on masonry construction

AS2904 Damp proof courses and flashings

AS1225 Clay building bricks

AS2733 Masonry units

AS3700 Masonry in buildings

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications where specified

workplace operations and procedures

attention to specifications of work.

Materials for veneered construction may be:

coursed

random regular

regular

uncoursed.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

vibration

waste management.

Statutory and regulatory authority includes:

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

Shifting equipment includes:

elevating work platforms

gin poles

mechanised hoists

shear legs.

Structural considerations may include:

metal wall framing

timber wall framing.

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 hazards, safety plans and policies. 
Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. in consideration of hazards. 
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. 
Appropriate shifting equipment is installed and tested to OHS regulations and job requirements, where applicable. 
Working platforms and scaffolding are erected in accordance with OHS regulations and job requirements. 
Location and structural details of stonemasonry work are identified from drawings and job specifications and datum or level line is established. 
Stonemasonry work is set out to location and dimensions from drawings and specifications. 
Mortar is mixed to specifications and in accordance with AS1316 Masonry cement. 
Stonemasonry work gauge is determined and set-out rod prepared. 
Base stonemasonry work is constructed for veneer construction to requirements of AS3700 Masonry in buildings. 
Timber/steel structural frame is checked to ensure it is ready for stonemasonry work veneer, without protrusion into required cavities. 
Stonemasonry work is laid and completed to job drawings and specifications with damp proof course laid in accordance with specifications and AS2904 Damp proof courses and flashings. 
Reflective foil laminate is installed to comply with AS1940 The storage and handling of flammable combustible liquids and AS3700. 
Ventilation for veneer construction is built in to specifications to requirements of as per AS1684 Residential timber framed construction, and Building Code of Australia (BCA). 
Wall ties are positioned and fixed to timber/steel framework correctly to AS2699 Wall ties on masonry construction. 
Openings are constructed and flashings installed to job specification and cavities are kept clear of mortar droppings and bridging. 
Lintels are installed to job specifications and top stonemasonry work is constructed to eaves level to AS3700 requirements. 
Scaffolding is erected as required in accordance with job requirements and OHS regulations. 
Walls are built to gauge straight and true in plumb, line and level within the tolerances set out in AS3700. 
Control joints are formed in accordance with locations on job drawings and specifications and AS3700 requirements. 
Weepholes, brick/block reinforcing, vermin proofing and wall flashing are located and built in, where required, to job specifications. 
Sills are cut where required and laid to line in accordance with job specifications. 
Joints to laid stonemasonry work are raked or ruled to correct depth and profile in accordance with job specifications. 
Stonemasonry work is brushed down prior to drying to remove unwanted mortar. 
Stonemasonry work is cleaned using dry, liquid or chemical means in accordance with type of stone and specifications. 
Area is cleared of waste, material, scaffolding and equipment and waste and unwanted material are disposed of safely. 
Unused materials are stored/stacked and tools and equipment cleaned, maintained and stored. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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