This unit (CPCCCA3016) of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to construct, assemble and install timber external stairs of one or more flights to provide access into a building or structure, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.
The unit includes external stairs:
*installed from ground level to a landing
*constructed with open risers and with housed strings or metal brackets to accommodate treads
*freestanding or installed against an existing wall
*incorporating timber treads, stringers and balustrading.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
Location:
Other
Study level:
Vocational and further education (TAFE)
Unit code:
CPCCCA3016
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:
*a candidate must meet the performance criteria of this unit by constructing, assembling and installing one flight of timber external stairs from ground level to a minimum height of 1.1 metres, including a handrail and balustrade to the open side of the flight and landing.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*compliance requirements of the National Construction Code and Australian Standards relevant to constructing, assembling and installing timber external stairs
*workplace quality policies and standards relevant to constructing, assembling and installing timber external stairs
*safety requirements for constructing, assembling and installing timber external stairs
*application of and requirements for line, level and plumb when constructing and installing stairs
*processes for reading and interpreting plans, specifications and drawings for constructing, assembling and installing timber external stairs
*types and uses of tools and equipment required to construct and install timber external stairs
*materials relevant to constructing, assembling and installing timber external stairs
*processes for measuring and calculating material lengths and quantities for constructing, assembling and installing timber external stairs
*durability, quality and treatment requirements of timber used for external stairs
*techniques used for constructing and installing timber external stairs, including different methods of joining and fixing components
*range and characteristics of different stair types
*characteristics of different handrails and balusters.
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