CPCCST2003 — Finish stone

1 Plan and prepare

• 1.1Read, interpret and apply finish stone requirements from current plans, specifications, standards and codes and confirm information with relevant person.
• 1.2Follow requirements in workplace safety and environmental documentation and workplace procedures.
• 1.3Clarify job priorities and sequence job tasks in consultation with other workers.
• 1.4Identify potential hazards and implement control measures.
• 1.5Select and check condition of plant, equipment and tools and report damage or faults to relevant person.
• 1.6Check conformity of materials against the job requirements and place stone ready for the work.
• 1.7Identify stone hardness using Mohs scale of mineral hardness.

2 Cut stone

• 2.1Select, fit correctly and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job.
• 2.2Mark stone and position onto cutting table to obtain maximum efficiency in cutting.
• 2.3Align stone to cutting blade and secure in position to ensure stability.
• 2.4Adjust machinery to maximum depth of cut for size of stone.
• 2.5Apply coolant as required for stone and job requirements.
• 2.6Use primary and secondary cutting machines appropriate to their cutting capacity.

3 Polish stone

• 3.1Prepare stone with adhesives or fillers.
• 3.2Set up and operate polishing heads.
• 3.3Polish stone using various hand-operated and static polishing machines.
• 3.4Apply adhesives, tinting for fillers and reinforcing materials to job requirements.
• 3.5Clean stone face surfaces and apply finishes.

4 Clean up

• 4.1Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials following workplace and environmental requirements.
• 4.2Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report damage or faults.
• 4.3Store and secure tools and equipment following workplace procedures.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCST2003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCST2003 needs to address all 60 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 35 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 CPCCST2003?

Auditori pulls the current release of CPCCST2003 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for CPCCST2003 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing CPCCST2003 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of CPCCST2003, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.