CPCCJS3002 - Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs

Unit code: CPCCJS3002 | Study level: TAFE

Credit points

N/A

Location

Industry

Prerequisites

CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)

Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to manufacture components for straight-flight stairs, 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 manufacturing cut and closed stringers, newels, balusters, risers, treads, handrails, landing joists, glue blocks and wedges.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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl 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:
• balusters
• glue blocks
• newel posts
• nosings
• risers
• stringers
• treads
• wedges.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• compliance requirements of the National Construction Code and Australian Standards relevant to manufacturing components for straight-flight stairs
• workplace quality policies and standards for manufacturing components for straight-flight stairs
• safety requirements for manufacturing components for straight-flight stairs
• principles of stair design for straight flight stairs:
• characteristics of common types of straight flight stairs
• range of components required for straight flight stairs
• stair construction and joining methods
• processes to read and interpret drawings and specifications for components required for straight flight stairs
• components of straight-flight stairs:
• balusters
• glue blocks
• newel posts
• nosings
• risers
• stringers
• treads
• wedges
• materials identification marking systems for manufacturing components for straight-flight stairs
• measuring and setting out processes applicable to stair construction
• types and uses of static machines, tools and equipment for manufacturing components for straight-flight stairs
• types of materials and their characteristics applicable to stair construction.

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.