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Undertake the heritage restoration process

Undertake the heritage restoration process

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCST4002
State Code
OCP29
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
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required by skilled and experienced tradespersons to undertake heritage restoration work. The unit of competency applies to a range of tradespersons across disciplines who are involved in heritage restoration and conservation projects and may be required to work under the supervision of a heritage professional. It is not the intent of this unit to replicate the technical processes associated with the performance of the trade skills necessary to complete the work. The unit applies to the processes associated with the application of existing high-level trade skills in the specialist heritage restoration environment.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 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 Identify heritage restoration requirements.
  • 1.1 Identify and adhere to relevant heritage restoration legislation, regulations, guidelines, standards and codes.
  • 1.2 Read, interpret and follow heritage restoration requirements from plans, specifications, work instructions and workplace safety documentation.
  • 1.3 Apply organisational policies and procedures associated with the restoration of historically significant buildings.
  • 1.4 Read contract and identify conditions and obligations for heritage restoration work.
  • 1.5 Develop a work plan detailing tasks and timeframes.
2 Undertake restoration work.
  • 2.1 Initiate and apply the consultative processes to confirm restoration applications and finishes.
  • 2.2 Maintain ongoing consultations with heritage professionals to ensure contractual requirements are compliant and fulfilled.
  • 2.3 Implement workplace safety requirement for public and on-site worker protection.
  • 2.4 Use approved methods to protect existing surrounding surfaces from damage or deterioration during the restoration work.
  • 2.5 Perform the technical restoration work in accordance with the highest trade standards and codes.
  • 2.6 Identify problems that emerge during the heritage restoration and address and rectify issues in consultation with the project team, ensuring compliance with heritage restoration requirements.
3 Monitor progress of restoration work.
  • 3.1 Monitor conformance of restoration work activities against the work plan.
  • 3.2 Notify relevant person regarding problems, delays and disruptions and adjust the work plan.
  • 3.3 Record and document work undertaken, materials used and recognised technical problems, their impact on the works and rectification undertaken.
  • 3.4 Complete heritage restoration work to meet contractual obligations and heritage standards and codes.
  • 3.5 Save work and reporting documentation and finalise contractual requirements.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Remove materials used for existing surface protection avoiding damage to surfaces
  • 4.2 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials following workplace and environmental requirements.
  • 4.3 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report damage or faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9276 CPCCBC4039A Undertake the heritage restoration process Unit of competency