CPCCBL3012 — Construct fireplaces and chimneys

1 Prepare for work.

• 1.1Select, fit correctly and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job.
• 1.2Read, interpret and apply fireplace and chimney construction requirements from current plans, specifications, standards and codes.
• 1.3Follow requirements in workplace safety and environmental documentation and workplace procedures.
• 1.4Use measurements and apply formulas to calculate material quantities.
• 1.5Identify potential hazards and determine and implement control measures.
• 1.6Select appropriate plant, equipment and tools, check condition and report damage or faults to relevant person.
• 1.7Check conformity of materials against the specifications and place materials in preparation for the work.

2 Set out and construct base and hearth.

• 2.1Locate and set out fireplace base to specified size.
• 2.2Mix mortar to quality and consistency specifications.
• 2.3Lay masonry base level, straight and plumb to the correct gauge and bond.

3 Construct firebox and inner hearth.

• 3.1Set out the first course for fire box and jambs to specified dimensions.
• 3.2Set out gathering/curve of fireback on floor.
• 3.3Construct firebox maintaining gauge, level and plumb to allowable tolerances.
• 3.4Form gather with corbelled brickwork to provide the specified throat size.
• 3.5Install the lintel at the specified height to meet bearing rules and maintain bond.

4 Form smoke shelf and throat.

• 4.1Form smoke shelf to the specified shape with mortar parging.
• 4.2Cover finished smoke shelf to protect from damage during construction.
• 4.3Check and alter throat size to meet the specified size.

5 Form smoke chamber.

• 5.1Lay gathering over/corbelling to specified angle and correct bond.
• 5.2Parge smoke chamber to minimum thickness to achieve a smooth mortar finish.

6 Construction flue.

• 6.1Lay gathering with directional change to break the light.
• 6.2Parge inside of flue.

7 Complete chimney stack.

• 7.1Install lead chimney tray at the specified height.
• 7.2Extend chimney square and plumb to finished height.
• 7.3Lay chimney capping or sand cement flaunching to prevent water intrusion.
• 7.4Finish joints to specified profile and depth.
• 7.5Clean excess mortar and brush down face work.
• 7.6Lay brickwork hearth and complete to meet Australian Standards.

8 Clean up.

• 8.1Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials following workplace and environmental requirements.
• 8.2Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report damage or faults
• 8.3Store and secure tools and equipment following workplace procedures.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCBL3012 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCBL3012 needs to address all 53 unit components: 8 elements with 31 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 18 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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