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Evidence Guide: CPCCJS3006A - Construct fabricated stairs

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CPCCJS3006A - Construct fabricated stairs

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Plan and prepare.

  1. Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
  2. Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
  3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
  4. 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.
  5. Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.
  6. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
  7. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority requirements, and are applied.
Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.

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

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Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.

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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.

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

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

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Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority requirements, and are applied.

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Set out and prepare material.

  1. Exit and ground finish levels are determined from job drawings and site location.
  2. Rise, going and pitch of stair calculations are determined from job drawings and site location, with all measurements and requirements conforming to the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
  3. Full size set out of stairs is made to determine rise, going and pitch of stairs to actual location of landings, strings, treads and newels.
  4. Location of stair and newels is determined from job drawings and pitch of stairs or full size is set out.
  5. Location of footings, where applicable, is marked to layout of designed stairs to meet job drawings and specifications or full size set-out.
  6. Strings components are selected in accordance with set-out.
  7. Components for newels are selected and set out to design of stairs, storey rods and job drawings or from full size set-out.
  8. Newels are assembled and checked to provide tight fit for strings and bearers, where applicable, to specifications.
  9. Material for treads is checked against set-out and square to length according to requirements of stair design and BCA.
Exit and ground finish levels are determined from job drawings and site location.

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Rise, going and pitch of stair calculations are determined from job drawings and site location, with all measurements and requirements conforming to the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

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Full size set out of stairs is made to determine rise, going and pitch of stairs to actual location of landings, strings, treads and newels.

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Location of stair and newels is determined from job drawings and pitch of stairs or full size is set out.

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Location of footings, where applicable, is marked to layout of designed stairs to meet job drawings and specifications or full size set-out.

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Strings components are selected in accordance with set-out.

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Components for newels are selected and set out to design of stairs, storey rods and job drawings or from full size set-out.

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Newels are assembled and checked to provide tight fit for strings and bearers, where applicable, to specifications.

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Material for treads is checked against set-out and square to length according to requirements of stair design and BCA.

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Assemble and erect stair.

  1. Footings with post support, where applicable, are prepared to requirements of job drawings and specifications.
  2. Angle brackets are attached to strings to set-out locations for tread support according to requirements of detail drawings and specifications.
  3. Newels are erected into position and temporarily braced to plumbing position and strings are located and fixed into position according to specifications.
  4. Tie bolts, where applicable, are located and secured to specification to maintain stair width, and stair is attached to building using appropriate fixings and fasteners in accordance with detailed drawings and specifications.
  5. Treads and decking are fixed into location to detailed drawings and specifications, and bracing and lateral ties are fixed to newels to specifications, where applicable, to maintain rigidity to stair structure.
Footings with post support, where applicable, are prepared to requirements of job drawings and specifications.

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Angle brackets are attached to strings to set-out locations for tread support according to requirements of detail drawings and specifications.

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Newels are erected into position and temporarily braced to plumbing position and strings are located and fixed into position according to specifications.

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Tie bolts, where applicable, are located and secured to specification to maintain stair width, and stair is attached to building using appropriate fixings and fasteners in accordance with detailed drawings and specifications.

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Treads and decking are fixed into location to detailed drawings and specifications, and bracing and lateral ties are fixed to newels to specifications, where applicable, to maintain rigidity to stair structure.

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Fit and fix handrailing and balustrade.

  1. Material for handrailing and balustrade is checked to length, and adjustment is made to specification where appropriate.
  2. Handrailing is fitted and fixed into place to specifications and measurements above nosing line of a flight and above a landing deck according to BCA.
  3. Balustrade is fitted and fixed into place to specifications and requirements of BCA.
Material for handrailing and balustrade is checked to length, and adjustment is made to specification where appropriate.

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Handrailing is fitted and fixed into place to specifications and measurements above nosing line of a flight and above a landing deck according to BCA.

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Balustrade is fitted and fixed into place to specifications and requirements of BCA.

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Finish stairs.

  1. Arises and sharp edges are removed and finished to specification, where appropriate.
  2. Non-slip surface is adhered to treads, where required, in accordance with specifications and BCA.
Arises and sharp edges are removed and finished to specification, where appropriate.

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Non-slip surface is adhered to treads, where required, in accordance with specifications and BCA.

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Clean up.

  1. Area is cleared and waste disposed of safely.
  2. Unused materials are stored and/or stacked.
  3. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored.
Area is cleared and waste disposed of safely.

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Unused materials are stored and/or stacked.

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Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 assemble and erect timber and other material component stairs covering one flight to a landing, including handrail or balustrade, providing evidence of the ability to:

comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of constructing and installing fabricated stairs

identify location and details of fabricated stair components and construction

carry out accurate calculations to determine actual rise and going for each step and pitch of stairs

prepare accurate set-out of stair in order to check all stair components

adopt and use safe and effective procedures to prepare stair components, assemble and fix to position in accordance with BCA, specifications and site conditions

identify typical faults and problems that occur and action required to rectify them

identify types of stair construction and common terminology

convey appropriate analysis and understanding of design concepts in drawings and specifications of nominated project

communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations.

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:

drawings and information relevant to stair design activities

suitable work location to carry out design work stair construction

BCA documentation

work location ready for stair construction and installation

plant and equipment appropriate to construction process of stairs

construction materials appropriate to proposed construction of stairs

hand and power tools appropriate to construction process of stairs.

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 measurements and 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:

BCA requirements relevant to stairs

factors governing design of stairs

interpretation of drawings and specifications

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

measurement and calculation processes related to lineal measurements in stair design

stair construction techniques

terminology of stair components and dimensional relationships

types and characteristics of stairs

types and uses of materials used in stair construction.

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

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to constructing stairs

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to constructing stairs

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

working platforms and scaffolding

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Tools and equipment include:

air compressor and hoses

bevels

chisels

fencing bars

hammers

hand saws

measuring tapes and rules

mechanical nailing tools

nail bags

power drills

power leads

power planers

power saws

saw stools

shovels

spanners

spirit levels

squares

steel squares and fences

string lines.

Quality requirements include:

attention to specification of work

control of handling procedures

quality of materials

relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications where specified

workplace operations and procedures

use and maintenance of equipment

workplace operations and procedures.

Materials include:

handrails and balustrades made of:

cast acrylic materials

glass

metal

timber

fibreglass strings made of:

composite materials

metal

timber

treads made of:

metal

timber

cast acrylic materials

concrete

fibreglass

fibre-cement.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

stormwater protection

waste management.

Statutory and regulatory authority includes:

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

Fixings and fasteners include:

for timber construction:

bolts and nuts

coach screws

metal brackets

nails and spikes

steel tie rods

timber joining methods

for steel construction:

bolts

patented metal connecting plates

for stair members to masonry walls:

metal angle brackets

patented masonry anchors

wall plug and coach screw.

Balustrade construction may be of:

handrailing and balusters fixed to face of newels

handrailing mortised into newels

parallel railing fixed to face of newels.