CPCCWP2004 — Prepare surfaces for waterproofing application

1 Plan and prepare to prepare surfaces for waterproofing application.

• 1.1Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
• 1.2Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each stage of the task.
• 1.3Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
• 1.4Follow requirements of job safety analyses and safety data sheets.
• 1.5Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
• 1.6Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
• 1.7Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.

2 Prepare work area.

• 2.1Identify area to be waterproofed from plans and specifications.
• 2.2Inspect and test surface to determine appropriateness of the installation and for any contaminants, moisture or incompatible materials.
• 2.3Provide ventilation in accordance with safety data sheets.
• 2.4Provide run-off and environmental controls to regulatory and workplace requirements.
• 2.5Clean and prepare work area for the waterproofing processes to manufacturers’ specifications and site requirements.

3 Prepare substrate.

• 3.1Assess surface for defects and report areas of concern.
• 3.2Select tools to repair/prepare the surface.
• 3.3Determine method of repairing surface defects, consistent with type of material surface, size of defect, compatibility of materials and specified finish.
• 3.4Select, prepare and apply repair materials to manufacturers’ specifications.
• 3.5Prepare substrate for water proofing system.
• 3.6Clean surface area of unwanted materials to provide a uniform surface.
• 3.7Protect surface until the application of the waterproof membrane.

4 Clean up.

• 4.1Clear work area, dispose of materials, and reuse or recycle in compliance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• 4.2Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCWP2004 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCWP2004 needs to address all 54 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 28 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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