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Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCOM3001
CPCCOM3001
State Code
OCQ58
OCQ58
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
25
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan and perform calculations to determine material requirements for a construction project.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 Review drawings, specifications and workplace requirements for a construction project.
- 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.
2 Calculate area and volume of construction materials for the project.
- 2.1 Review drawings and specifications to determine dimensions of each type of construction material for the project.
- 2.2 Calculate the area of each type of lining material.
- 2.3 Calculate the total area of the building wrap and of each type of external cladding material.
- 2.4 Calculate the total area of each type of roofing material.
- 2.5 Calculate the quantity of materials that are measured by volume.
3 Calculate the requirements for construction for the project.
- 3.1 Calculate the quantity of wall and roof framing materials.
- 3.2 Calculate the dimensions and quantity of sheets of each type of flooring and lining material, ensuring that the most economical layout is employed.
- 3.3 Calculate the length of linear flooring and lining material, ensuring that the most economical layout is employed.
- 3.4 Calculate the dimensions and quantity of sheets of external cladding material, ensuring that the most economical layout is employed.
- 3.5 Calculate the length of linear external cladding material, ensuring that the most economical layout is employed.
- 3.6 Calculate the dimensions and quantity of sheets or units of roofing material, ensuring that the most economical layout is employed and allowing for overlaps.
4 Check and record results.
- 4.1 Record workings and review calculations for accuracy.
- 4.2 Record results of calculations as required for costing and ordering materials.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGB8 | CPC30220 | Certificate III in Carpentry | Qualification |
| BGD6 | CPC31920 | Certificate III in Joinery | Qualification |