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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Install exterior cladding

KHU-CON-0119

Australian Equivalent

CPCCCA3017

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply material finishes to an external framed wall surface for the purpose of weatherproofing and securing the building, 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 application of both sheet and linear style claddings in a range of materials. 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.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Plan and prepare.

0119.E1.O1Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.

0119.E1.O2Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, the National Construction Code (NCC) including fire protection, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.

0119.E1.O3Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.

0119.E1.O4Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.

0119.E1.O5Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.

0119.E1.O6Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.

E2Prepare exterior wall frames for cladding.

0119.E2.O1Check frames are true and plumb.

0119.E2.O2Check frame and trim or pack studs to provide an even surface across studs and noggins.

0119.E2.O3Fit and fix rows of noggings to frames to line, flush with wall face.

0119.E2.O4Prepare frames to cladding manufacturers’ installation instructions.

E3Fix thermal and moisture management.

0119.E3.O1Cut weatherproofing, vapour barrier, and flashing materials, fit into position, and secure.

0119.E3.O2Identify locations for ancillary materials and prepare to required lengths, position and secure as per manufacturers’ installation instructions.

E4Set out, cut and fix horizontal weatherboards.

0119.E4.O1Determine effective cover or overlap for cladding from recommended lap, type and profile of board and height of wall.

0119.E4.O2Produce set-out rod or jig.

0119.E4.O3Mark locations of each profile on the building paper or corner stop to determine height of each row of profile.

0119.E4.O4Cut cladding to fit length of wall faces or to join on intermediate studs.

0119.E4.O5Join butt joints of cladding at centre of studs with joint flush to face and line.

0119.E4.O6Join manufactured boards using manufacturers’ specification/method.

0119.E4.O7Fix and finish internal and external corners to manufacturers’ specification/method.

E5Fix panelling.

0119.E5.O1Determine starting position of first panel against windows, doors and corners in accordance with specified design and finished effect.

0119.E5.O2Cut panelling to fit height of wall.

0119.E5.O3Fix abutting joints of panelling following manufacturers’ specifications and requirements for flashing.

0119.E5.O4Cut, fit and fix panelling plumb and level.

E6Clean up.

0119.E6.O1Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.

0119.E6.O2Check, maintain and store tools and equipment and report any faults.