CPCCPB3001A
Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to fix standard plasterboard wall sheets to comply with manufacturer and job specifications.

Application

This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently fix plasterboard wall sheets while working with others as a member of a team.


Prerequisites

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare.

1.1. Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.

1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.

1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.

1.4. 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.

1.5. Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements.

1.6. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.

1.7. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.

2. Identify work requirements.

2.1. Framing and substrate are checked to confirm suitability for the fixing work and problems are reported.

2.2. Instructions to assemble required materials are identified and followed.

2.3. Work sequences, fixing processes and back blocking wall sheets are identified from manufacturer recommendations.

2.4. Wall dimensions are matched to sheet size.

2.5. Cuts are planned to locate joints where the effect of glancing light highlighting the jointing is minimised.

3. Plan and cut wallboard.

3.1. Sheets are cut to minimise waste and joints in problem areas while maximising board use.

3.2. Cutting process and provision for penetrations follow manufacturer and employer-approved procedures, minimising dust exposure to others and using appropriate personal protective equipment.

3.3. Cut sheets are relocated to fixing site and stored to minimise damage and facilitate planned fixing activities.

4. Fix standard wallboard sheets.

4.1. Sheets are hung using manufacturer's recommended methods and fasteners and employer-approved manual handling techniques.

4.2. Work sequences and fixing processes are undertaken.

5. Check and complete work.

5.1. Completed work is checked to ensure stop-up activities will be easily completed, appropriate fastening systems have been used and work will retain structural integrity.

6. Clean up.

6.1. Work area is cleared and waste board, adhesives, waste fasteners and other materials are disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.

6.2. Hazardous material is identified for separate handling.

6.3. Non-toxic materials are removed using correct procedures.

6.4. Dust suppression procedures are used to minimise health risk to work personnel and others.

6.5. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

Required Skills

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

safely use equipment, and shift and handle products and materials

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:

general construction terminology

hazardous materials

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

plans, drawings and specifications

plasterboard adhesives and fixings

plasterboard fixing techniques

plasterboard materials

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

Evidence Required

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 to identify faults in substrate/frame, plasterboard sheets, fasteners, adhesives and personal tools and equipment

explain the reasons for:

lifting wall sheets off the floor and clear of windows and door openings

butt joins between studs and backblocking the join

position joins over windows and doors away from the corner of the opening

drilling or sawing openings for power points and light switches

marking wires without brackets as directed by the builder

using temporary surface fixing of wallboard

using paper tape

execute work within agreed timeframes and standards

interpret delivery documentation and work orders

locate relevant materials

apply knowledge of industry products and specifications to:

match manufacturers' components and materials

identify warranty compliance issues

identify suitable adhesives and fasteners for fixing plasterboard

identify common faults and problems that require reporting

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices 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 use

use safe handling requirements, based on information provided 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:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials relevant to fixing plasterboard activities building framework, materials, tools and equipment activities appropriate to fixing plasterboard

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.

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.


Range Statement

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 to fixing plasterboard

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to fixing plasterboard

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planning and preparation include:

work site inspection

equipment defect identification

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies.

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

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.

Work sequences and fixing processes include:

facilitate finishing techniques appropriate to system

maximise board use

minimise finishing problems

minimise joints

minimise waste.


Sectors

Unit sector

Construction


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable