CPCCCM2006
Apply basic levelling procedures


Application

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.

The unit supports workers in the construction industry who use a variety of common methods and equipment when working with others and as a member of a team. It applies to levelling work on residential and commercial work sites.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare.

1.1.

Job requirements are obtained, confirmed with relevant personnel, and applied to planning.

1.2

Work site is inspected, and conditions and hazards are identified within scope of own role and reported according to workplace procedures.

1.3.

Health and safety requirements for levelling procedures are confirmed and applied to planning.

1.4.

Levelling tools and equipment are selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.5.

Team roles and verbal and non-verbal communication signals are confirmed, as required.

2.

Set up and use levelling device.

2.1.

Required heights or levels are identified from work instructions.

2.2.

Levelling device is set up, and levelling device tolerance is checked according to manufacturer specifications.

2.3.

Levels are shot and heights are transferred to required location and marked according to job requirements.

2.4.

Results of levelling activities are documented according to organisational requirements.

3.

Clean up.

3.1.

Work area is cleared and materials sorted and removed or recycled according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.

3.2.

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications.

Evidence of Performance

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must also transfer levels and record differences in height for three different projects as required by job specifications, using at least three of the following levelling devices:

a spirit level and straight edge

automatic/optical levelling device

levelling with water technique

laser levelling device.

In doing the above work, the person must:

conduct a two peg test with an automatic/optical level to confirm that the instrument meets manufacturer tolerances

locate, interpret and apply relevant information in job specifications to the levelling task

comply with site safety plan, and health and safety regulations 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, including using agreed communication signals

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

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


Evidence of Knowledge

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of different types of levelling devices

methods of performing calculations associated with levelling

processes for setting out levelling tasks

requirements for line, level and plumb in construction projects

site and equipment safety requirements relevant to basic levelling procedures

symbols and construction terminology used when interpreting construction plans

techniques used when applying basic levelling procedures

contents of and terms used in job safety analyses (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS) and the use of this documentation when levelling.


Assessment Conditions

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment and tools:

as listed in the range of conditions and assessment requirements

specifications:

job requirements

health and safety requirements

manufacturer specifications

safety data sheets (SDS)

SWMS

workplace and relevant work site procedures

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work must be completed as part of a team and under direct supervision and observation

timeframe:

according to job requirements.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.


Foundation Skills

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Performance feature

Numeracy skills to:

interpret and calculate levelling readings and measurements.

Reading skills to:

read and interpret documentation from a variety of sources, including drawings and specifications.

Writing skills to:

enter routine data associated with levelling procedures legibly into workplace documentation.

Planning and organising skills to:

plan and schedule work in a logical sequence.


Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Health and safety requirements must include:

emergency procedures, including:

evacuation

first aid

hazard identification and risk control procedures

safe operating procedures for levelling, including:

manufacturer specifications

safe work method statements (SWMS)

safety data sheets (SDS)

selection, correct fitting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

selection and use of tools and equipment.

Levelling tools and equipment must include:

each of the following:

laser levels and targets

marking equipment

measuring tapes and rules

spirit levels and straight edges

two of the following:

automatic/optical levels

plumb bobs

water levels.

Levelling device tolerance checks must include one or more of the following:

reverse readings for spirit level

two peg test for automatic level.

Marks for heights or levels must include:

chalk or nail mark

mark on vertical surface

datum or survey peg

drawing or sketch.

Levelling activities must include three or more of the following:

measuring and recording heights for the installation of signage

positioning offsets and recovery pegs for construction projects

recording ground levels at respective critical set-out points

recording heights or level and the transfer of data points

recording or checking levels in drainage

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

setting up levelling devices

shooting levels for concrete slabs

transferring levels and heights for formwork.


Sectors

Construction


Competency Field

Common