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Cut and fix paper-faced cornices

Cut and fix paper-faced cornices

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPB3012
State Code
OCQ28
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
040313 - Ceiling, Wall And Floor Fixing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to measure, cut and fix paper-faced cornices.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 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.
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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, 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 that may affect the safe operation of the equipment, tag equipment and set aside.
2 Plan, measure and cut cornices.
  • 2.1 Select specified style of paper-faced cornice.
  • 2.2 Plan requirements to enable safe work at heights.
  • 2.3 Measure and record cornice lengths for each wall/ceiling.
  • 2.4 Handle cornice following safe manual handling procedures.
  • 2.5 Use recorded measurements to select cornice materials, allowing for mitre requirements.
  • 2.6 Cut cornice using safe manual handling procedures.
3 Fix cornice.
  • 3.1 Prepare cornice adhesive to manufacturers' specifications, adjusting consistency of mix to suit selected hand or mechanical application method.
  • 3.2 Apply minimum 10mm bead of adhesive to cornice.
  • 3.3 Fit cornice using methods of temporary or permanent fixing to hold the cornice in place at the wall and ceiling junction.
  • 3.4 Apply adhesive to mitres.
4 Finish work.
  • 4.1 Remove adhesive from cornice faces.
  • 4.2 Fill and sand/polish mitres and joints.
  • 4.3 Remove temporary fixings and fill holes.
5 Clean up.
  • 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials.
  • 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9452 CPCCPB3012A Cut and fix paper-faced cornices Unit of competency