This unit (CPCCCA3010) of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare and install window and door units, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Unit details
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Study level:
Vocational and further education (TAFE)
Unit code:
CPCCCA3010
Prerequisites
CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
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Assessment
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
*installing in wall frames:
- a standard window
- a sliding cavity door unit and door
*constructing and fitting a standard external rebated door frame
*fitting and hanging one door, including door furniture, privacy set and door stops
*fitting and hanging a pair of doors.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*compliance requirements of the National Construction Code and Australian Standards, relevant to installing windows and doors, including AS2688 Timber and composite doors and AS2047 Windows and external glazed doors in buildings, and Australian Window Association - An Industry Guide to the Correct Fixing of Windows and Doors
*workplace quality policies and standards relevant to installing windows and doors
*safety requirements for installing windows and doors
*flashing requirements and installation techniques relevant to installing windows and doors
*plans, specifications and drawings for installing windows and doors
*types of tools and equipment required to install windows and doors, their characteristics, uses and limitations
*processes for setting out windows and doors
*processes for calculating material requirements for installing windows and doors
*materials relevant to installing windows and doors
*various types of doors:
- flush panel, framed and panelled, and glazed
- hinged door units including standard doors, sliding, flywire, combination window and door units, door sidelight units (glazed or unglazed) and internal doors
- jambs, stiles and sills
*flashing
*door furniture, including flush pulls, latches and deadlocks, push plates and closers, handles and locks
*window, door installation including flashing and fixing
*types of windows and doors, materials used and their characteristics and uses.
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