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Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces

Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSP3001
State Code
OCP69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040317 - Plastering
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to float, render and finish flat and curved solid plastering work. A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them, without close supervision.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 unit CPCWHS1001Prepare 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 to apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of the task.
  • 1.4 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
  • 1.6 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
  • 1.7 Select and use profiles, pins or hooks to prepare columns and piers.
2 Prepare templates for curved work and circular columns.
  • 2.1 Select template material for curved work and circular columns.
  • 2.2 Establish shapes and radiuses for curves and columns, and fabricate and form templates.
3 Prepare background surface.
  • 3.1 Prepare background surface by brooming, wire brushing, scarifying and cleaning.
  • 3.2 Mix dash coat and apply to wetted surface.
  • 3.3 Apply bonding coat.
  • 3.4 Select and fix proprietary/metal beads for external or squint arises and check for accuracy.
4 Apply floating and rendering to flat and curved surfaces.
  • 4.1 Establish screeding lines or guides to Australian Standard HB161 Standards and tolerances guide to solid plastering.
  • 4.2 Apply floating coat and rule off to screed.
  • 4.3 Finish, plumb and level surface to alignment tolerance.
  • 4.4 Finish heads, reveals and sills square off to wall ace and back into opening.
  • 4.5 Cut internal angles, ceilings and floor lines.
5 Apply floating and rendering coats to piers.
  • 5.1 Apply floating coat using floating profiles, rules and Dutch pins or hooks so that face of pier is plumb and ruled-off.
  • 5.2 Square-off surface to form returns and reveals, and remove rules leaving arises square or radiused.
6 Apply floating coat within metal beading.
  • 6.1 Fix proprietary/metal beading to base surface to form a panel with expansion joint so that panel is plumb and square to specified position.
  • 6.2 Finish panels to true, flat surfaces suitable for applying plaster and lime setting and/or proprietary texture finishes.
7 Finish rendering coats on flat walls, piers and curved work.
  • 7.1 Hand-float walls to fill slacks and voids to finish surfaces.
  • 7.2 Scour and fine walls using water and hand float systems.
8 Clean up.
  • 8.1 Clear work area, dispose of materials, and reuse or recycle in compliance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
  • 8.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9544 CPCCSP3001A Apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD3 CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering Qualification