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Spilt stone manually

Spilt stone manually

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCST3003
State Code
OCP53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
04/02/2026
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040309 - Bricklaying And Stonemasonry
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
4
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to manually split stone using various methods. This unit applies to stonemasons who work independently, in a team or under supervision and use hand tools relating to splitting stone in a workshop setting.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, interpret and apply requirements for splitting stone manually from specifications, job requirements, standards and codes.
  • 1.2 Follow requirements in workplace safety and environmental documentation and workplace procedures.
  • 1.3 Determine job priorities and sequence job tasks in consultation with others on site.
  • 1.4 Identify potential hazards and determine and implement control measures.
  • 1.5 Select and check condition of equipment and report damage or faults to appropriate person.
  • 1.6 Check conformity of materials against job requirements.
2 Split stone.
  • 2.1 Select, fit correctly and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job.
  • 2.2 Identify natural features and grain of stone.
  • 2.3 Identify alternative methods for drilling and splitting stone.
  • 2.4 Drill holes and use plugs and feathers to split stone.
  • 2.5 Set out and drill holes to depth for type and size of stone.
  • 2.6 Apply guillotine principles used for splitting various thickness of slabbed stone.
  • 2.7 Split stone using natural lines of cleavage.
  • 2.8 Finish stone surfaces as required by job specification.
3 Clean up.
  • 3.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials following workplace and environmental requirement.
  • 3.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report damage or faults.
  • 3.3 Store and secure tools and equipment following workplace procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9558 CPCCST3003A Split stone manually Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGE7 CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry Qualification