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CPCCWP3001A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply waterproofing process to below ground level wet areas

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCWP3001A - Apply waterproofing process to below ground level wet areas
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply waterproofing practices and principles to wet areas below ground level.It includes identification of the waterproofing system to be used, its preparation and its application.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to apply waterproofing process to below ground level wet areas while working with others and in teams.
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 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 waterproofing system.
  • Below ground area to be waterproofed is identified from job drawings and specifications or diagnosed for damp fault area.
  • Area is inspected for structural and surface defects in accordance with job and manufacturer specifications.
  • Appropriate waterproofing systems and products are identified, analysed and selected for water exclusion in accordance with job and manufacturer specifications and with material safety data sheet (MSDS) directions.
  • Range of waterproofing materials is checked for product suitability, conformity to specification and compatibility with surface material, preparation and waterproofing installation technique.
  • Type of waterproofing material is identified in accordance with job specification, state of structure and job safety requirements of MSDS directions.
       
Element: Prepare for waterproofing installation.
  • Below ground wet area site set out, building alignment and finished levels are checked to conform with specified location, structure and dimensions in accordance with drawings and specifications.
  • Moisture content in substrate is identified.
  • Appropriateness of the system of waterproofing selected for the structure or work is confirmed.
  • Below ground wet area site levels are checked for conformity to drawings and specifications.
  • Requirement for shoring of the work site is identified and arranged.
  • Access to installation area is assessed for adequacy and safety to allow for the installation over the full surface of the work area.
  • Provision for drainage is identified and confirmed with supervisor or hydraulic consultant as being appropriate for the installation.
  • Existing flashings, new flashings and termination seals are prepared to job requirements and made ready for placement and fixing to job and manufacturer specifications.
  • Waterproofing material, quantity and product type are confirmed as conforming to job specification, state of structure and job safety requirements, and MSDS direction.
  • Substrate is prepared to a smooth and uniform finish with fillets and falls fitted in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and good building practices.
  • Surface of structure to be waterproofed is prepared and primed ready for waterproofing application in accordance with job specification and manufacturers' specifications and recommendations.
       
Element: Apply waterproofing.
  • Waterproofing system is applied to primed surface of structure to correct thickness and in accordance with manufacturers' job specification.
  • Bond breaker/fillets are installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Waterproofing material/system is installed using methods and materials consistent with manufacturers' specifications.
  • Termination seals are installed using methods and materials consistent with manufacturers' specifications.
  • Completed below ground waterproofing installation is checked for conformity to manufacturer specifications.
  • Waterproofing material/system is protected and drained using methods and materials consistent with manufacturers' specifications and good building practice.
  • Final inspection of site is undertaken and sign-off and handover of work is carried out in accordance with workplace requirements.
       
Element: Clean up.
  • Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
  • Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.
       


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 and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

safely and effectively operate and use tools, plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

as a minimum waterproof a basement wall excavated in a clay work site, with:

the wall of masonry block and with a concrete column at mid span

the wall and column supported on a strip concrete footing

a cavity wall above the block wall

the site is to be backfilled and access to the bottom edge of the footing currently not available

the appropriate root resistant waterproofing material selected

drainage and protection of the waterproofing provided

ensuring:

correct identification of requirement and installation of the waterproofing system

correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

proposed termination detailing.

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:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials relevant to waterproofing below ground level wet areas

hand and power tools, plant and equipment appropriate to waterproofing below ground level wet areas

realistic activities covering the mandatory task requirements

specifications and work instructions.

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.


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:

below ground level waterproofing materials, processes and techniques

characteristics and applications of waterproofing materials and adhesives

construction systems and waterproofing considerations

general construction terminology

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

MSDS

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

plans, drawings and specifications

plant, tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations

principles and considerations of water exclusion

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

shoring techniques and requirements

termination and overflashing detailing

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

MSDS

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining waterproofing below ground level wet areas

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to waterproofing below ground level wet areas

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

handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances, including cement and curing agents

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:

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

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Tools and equipment include:

angle grinders

brooms

brushes

buckets

caulking guns

chisels, including cold chisels

cutting blades

dumpy, laser and water levels

electric drills and screwdrivers

electric hammers

excavating equipment

extension leads

gas burners and torches

hammers

high pressure water equipment

measuring tapes and rules

mixers and mixing apparatus

moisture meters

pumps

rollers

scissors

shoring equipment

spirit levels

straight edges

trowels

vacuum cleaners

wood floats.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications

workplace operations and procedures.

Waterproofing materials include:

adhesives

drainage cells

drainage piping

for below ground application, which may be:

liquid applied, including:

acrylic

bituminous

cementitious-based

injection

polyurethane

sheet, including:

bentonite composites

butanol

ethylene cop bitumen (ECB)

ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM)

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

waterproofing materials, including:

geotech fabric

protection board

substrate primer.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

vibration

waste management.

Below ground applications include:

external and internal vertical walls constructed below ground level and under slab waterproofing barriers

foundation work

lift pits

pools and ponds

retaining walls

retention tanks

stair wells

tanks

water storage areas

underground residential and commercial spaces, such as:

basements

car parks

storage areas.

Inspection and identification of the waterproofing system include:

preparation of the substrate and waterproofing material

application to a below ground level wet area

the process:

testing

drainage

protection of the membrane system and flashings.

Structural considerations include:

below ground environmental factors, including:

water run-off and impact on adjoining property

allowing water flow

slope, fall and grade of surfaces

design principles

drainage requirements

hydrostatic pressures

structural movement

substrate type and condition

waterproofing protection.

Waterproofing systems include:

below ground waterproofing material should be:

cement-based waterproofing systems

liquid sealants or sealant devices

not subject to biological attack

root resistant

sheet and sprayed material membranes.

Considerations in water exclusion include:

capillary action

causes of water penetration, including:

leakage through wall and floor finishes

penetration at joints and junctions

movement from shrinkage

accumulated drainage

failure of or damage to waterproofing system

corners and terminations

curing times of compounds and their applications

damp proof courses and flashings

direction of fall of substrate or decorative finish

hydrostatic pressure

impact of environmental conditions

joining

perimeter treatment, including:

pressure seals cross cavity and over flashing

thermal shrinkage (expansion and contraction)

shelf life of waterproofing products

surface applications and protection requirements

use of bond-breakers

use of sealants

waste allowances.

Substrates include:

aerated autoclaved concrete materials:

Hebel

Thermolite

blockwork

brickwork

cement render

ferrous and non-ferrous piping

fibrous cement sheeting

pre-cast concrete

PVC

reinforced in situ concrete

timber and timber-based products

wet area plasterboard.

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. 
Below ground area to be waterproofed is identified from job drawings and specifications or diagnosed for damp fault area. 
Area is inspected for structural and surface defects in accordance with job and manufacturer specifications. 
Appropriate waterproofing systems and products are identified, analysed and selected for water exclusion in accordance with job and manufacturer specifications and with material safety data sheet (MSDS) directions. 
Range of waterproofing materials is checked for product suitability, conformity to specification and compatibility with surface material, preparation and waterproofing installation technique. 
Type of waterproofing material is identified in accordance with job specification, state of structure and job safety requirements of MSDS directions. 
Below ground wet area site set out, building alignment and finished levels are checked to conform with specified location, structure and dimensions in accordance with drawings and specifications. 
Moisture content in substrate is identified. 
Appropriateness of the system of waterproofing selected for the structure or work is confirmed. 
Below ground wet area site levels are checked for conformity to drawings and specifications. 
Requirement for shoring of the work site is identified and arranged. 
Access to installation area is assessed for adequacy and safety to allow for the installation over the full surface of the work area. 
Provision for drainage is identified and confirmed with supervisor or hydraulic consultant as being appropriate for the installation. 
Existing flashings, new flashings and termination seals are prepared to job requirements and made ready for placement and fixing to job and manufacturer specifications. 
Waterproofing material, quantity and product type are confirmed as conforming to job specification, state of structure and job safety requirements, and MSDS direction. 
Substrate is prepared to a smooth and uniform finish with fillets and falls fitted in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and good building practices. 
Surface of structure to be waterproofed is prepared and primed ready for waterproofing application in accordance with job specification and manufacturers' specifications and recommendations. 
Waterproofing system is applied to primed surface of structure to correct thickness and in accordance with manufacturers' job specification. 
Bond breaker/fillets are installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 
Waterproofing material/system is installed using methods and materials consistent with manufacturers' specifications. 
Termination seals are installed using methods and materials consistent with manufacturers' specifications. 
Completed below ground waterproofing installation is checked for conformity to manufacturer specifications. 
Waterproofing material/system is protected and drained using methods and materials consistent with manufacturers' specifications and good building practice. 
Final inspection of site is undertaken and sign-off and handover of work is carried out in accordance with workplace requirements. 
Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 
Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices. 

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