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Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs

Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCJS3002
State Code
OCQ76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
  • 1.3 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
  • 1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.
  • 1.5 Inspect work site, locate services, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.6 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Prepare stringers.
  • 2.1 Set-out stringers for treads and risers with nosing marked accurately and housings cut to set-out and depth.
  • 2.2 Apply grooves or mortises to receive balusters to set-out.
  • 2.3 Cut stringers to set-out shape and mark to accommodate treads and risers and junction with newels or landing.
3 Prepare newel posts.
  • 3.1 Cut and make housings to newel post set-out and required depth.
  • 3.2 Cut mortises to set-out and required depth, and mark newel posts for identification.
4 Prepare treads, risers and wedges.
  • 4.1 Cut treads to specified length and shape.
  • 4.2 Cut risers to designed length, shape and quantity, and apply markings for junctions, stringers and wedges.
  • 4.3 Cut wedges to specified pitch.
5 Prepare balustrade.
  • 5.1 Manufacture handrail with groove run for balusters.
  • 5.2 Set-out mortises for balusters in handrail.
  • 5.3 Cut balusters to specification.
  • 5.4 Cut manufactured handrail to length and mark sections.
6 Finish surface and preassemble stair.
  • 6.1 Sand exposed surfaces of components to specification for finish.
  • 6.2 Preassemble components to ensure stair will assemble correctly.
  • 6.3 Disassemble components and prepare/store for transport.
7 Clean up.
  • 7.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
  • 7.2 Check, maintain and store tools and equipment and report any faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9417 CPCCJS3002A Manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD6 CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery Qualification