CPCCCA3016 - Construct, assemble and install timber external stairsCPCCCA3016Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs

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 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.

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

Carpentry and Joinery

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs.

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad