CPCCCA3012 - Frame and fit wet area fixtures
Overview
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to install supporting framework for fixtures and flashings for wet area construction of a bath, shower base, and prepare for wet area linings, 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 setting out, cutting and fabrication of frames and installation of frames in bathroom, laundry, shower, toilet and en suite wet areas.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.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
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 setting out and erecting timber framing for a minimum of:
- one bath
- one shower base.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*compliance requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards relevant to framing and fitting wet area fixtures
*workplace quality policies and standards for framing and fitting wet area fixtures
*safety requirements for framing and fitting wet area fixtures
*contents of and terms and symbols used in plans, specifications and drawings for framing and fitting wet area fixtures
*types of tools and equipment used to frame and fit wet area fixtures
*materials for framing and fitting wet area fixtures
*processes for framing and fitting wet area fixtures for:
- setting out and measuring materials for frames
- calculating material requirements
*impacts of requirements for waterproofing on framing for wet areas.
Required reading
The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):