CPCCBL3018 — Install aerated autoclaved concrete products
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What an assessment for CPCCBL3018 must cover
65 assessable components: 6 elements (32 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 25 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare for work.
- 1.1Select, fit correctly and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job.
- 1.2Read, interpret and apply AAC installation 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 from plans and specifications.
- 1.5Determine job priorities and sequence job tasks in consultation with others on site.
- 1.6Identify potential hazards and determine and implement control measures.
- 1.7Select and check condition of plant, equipment and tools and report damage or faults to relevant person.
- 1.8Check conformity of materials against the specifications.
2 Set out AAC blocks.
- 2.1Set out and mark base blockwork gauge and bond.
- 2.2Set position of damp-proof course (DPC) and wall ties.
- 2.3Set out and mark load bearing blockwork.
- 2.4Set out door and window positions.
3 Lay AAC blockwork.
- 3.1Mix adhesive and check consistency with job and manufacturer’s requirements and apply evenly to AAC blocks.
- 3.2Lay blocks level, plumb and to a straight line.
- 3.3Install damp proofing and all associated ties.
- 3.4Cut blocks accurately to maintain even bond at end of course and into openings.
- 3.5Install AAC lintels level, straight and maintain bond and gauge to openings.
- 3.6Fix all brackets for control joints for internal, external and wall junctions and roof tie down.
- 3.7Remove excess adhesive in preparation for wall finish.
4 Install AAC floor panels.
- 4.1Check floor supports are level and prepared for the AAC floor panels.
- 4.2Check floor panel size, span for load design and install panels applying the manufacturer’s fitting requirements.
- 4.3Place reinforcement rods between the panels and apply concrete grout to a solid and flat finish.
- 4.4Remove excess grout in preparation for floor finish.
5 Install AAC wall panels.
- 5.1Check base is level and prepared for specified tie downs.
- 5.2Set out vertical panels for load bearing application and horizontal panels for cladding to manufacturer’s specifications.
- 5.3Lay horizontal or vertical panels level, plumb and to a straight line using the recommended installation process.
- 5.4Fix specified brackets to panel joins, internal, external or T intersections, structural supports and roof tie downs.
- 5.5Install all damp proofing and sealants.
- 5.6Remove excess adhesive and repair any damaged panels in preparation for wall finish.
6 Clean up.
- 6.1Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials following workplace and environmental requirements.
- 6.2Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report damage or faults.
- 6.3Store and secure tools and equipment following workplace procedures.
Performance evidence
- build an aerated autoclaved concrete (AAC) block wall to a minimum height 1.5 m and minimum length of 2.0 m.
- build an external corner into the wall
- install damp proof course
- install a door opening with lintel and flashing
- install roof tie down requirements
- install AAC vertical and horizontal wall panels, using the recommended fixing system, to a minimum of a four-square metre timber wall
- comply with ACC manufacturer’s specifications, standards and codes.
Knowledge evidence
- characteristics, applications and limitations of materials for AAC construction:
- mortar consistency and adhesives
- AAC block and panel bond patterns
- expansion and control and articulation joints
- fire control and separation required by the National Construction Code (NCC) and other legislation
- processes and techniques for AAC block and panel construction:
- vermin control and anti-termite measures
- damp proofing, flashing and ventilation
- wall tying components
- lintels and load bearing components
- timber, steel and aluminium windows
- timber and steel door frames
- installing AAC flooring panels to suspended flooring system, using the recommended fixings
- construction terminology relating to AAC block and panel construction
- functional and operational features of plant, equipment and hand and power tools
- workplace safety requirements:
- job safety and environmental analysis (JSEA)
- work at heights
- hazardous manual tasks
- hazardous materials
- exposure to silica
- exposure to loud noise
- features of working drawings and specification
- key requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) relevant to ACC installation
- environmental requirements for workplace processes and waste disposal.
Foundation skills
- technology skills: use digital tools and devices to source job information and communicate effectively with others.
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Questions about assessing CPCCBL3018
What does an assessment tool for CPCCBL3018 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCBL3018 needs to address all 65 unit components: 6 elements with 32 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 25 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CPCCBL3018?
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