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Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs

KHU-CON-0118

Australian Equivalent

CPCCCA3016

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to construct, assemble and install timber external stairs of one or more flights to provide access into a building or structure, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation. The unit includes external stairs: installed from ground level to a landing constructed with open risers and with housed strings or metal brackets to accommodate treads freestanding or installed against an existing wall incorporating timber treads, stringers and balustrading. 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

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Plan and prepare.

0118.E1.O1Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.

0118.E1.O2Plan 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.

0118.E1.O3Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.

0118.E1.O4Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.

0118.E1.O5Inspect work site, locate services, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.

0118.E1.O6Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.

E2Set out stair components.

0118.E2.O1Determine exit and ground finish levels from site drawings and location.

0118.E2.O2Calculate rise and going of stairs.

0118.E2.O3Set out newel posts to layout of designed stairs.

0118.E2.O4Set out risers and goings to regulated pitch of stairs on stringers.

0118.E2.O5House stringers to accommodate treads or fix metal brackets to support treads.

0118.E2.O6Set out and cut material for treads to length.

E3Assemble and install stairs.

0118.E3.O1Cut stringers and attach into newel posts and landings.

0118.E3.O2Fix treads to stringers.

0118.E3.O3Locate and secure bolts to maintain stair width.

0118.E3.O4Fix bracing and lateral ties to newels to maintain rigidity of stair structure.

E4Fit handrails, balustrade and finish.

0118.E4.O1Mark material for handrails and balusters and cut to length.

0118.E4.O2Fit and fix handrails and balusters.

0118.E4.O3Install non-slip finish to treads.

E5Clean up.

0118.E5.O1Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal, materials handling and protection of the environment.

0118.E5.O2Check, maintain and store tools and equipment and report any faults.