UNIT

CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures

Release 1Current

Modification History

Release 1.

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Version 2.

Revised unit of competency. Replaces superseded equivalent unit CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures.

Links

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Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out levelling in a single plane for the purpose of establishing correct and accurate set-out of building components. It includes the set-up, testing and use of levelling devices, and establishing and transferring heights using a range of levelling equipment.

The unit supports workers in the construction industry who use a variety of common methods and equipment when working with others and as a member of a team. It applies to levelling work on residential and commercial work sites.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Common

Unit Sector

Construction

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Health and safety requirements must include:

emergency procedures, including:

evacuation

first aid

hazard identification and risk control procedures

safe operating procedures for levelling, including:

manufacturer specifications

safe work method statements (SWMS)

safety data sheets (SDS)

selection, correct fitting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

selection and use of tools and equipment.

Levelling tools and equipment must include:

each of the following:

laser levels and targets

marking equipment

measuring tapes and rules

spirit levels and straight edges

two of the following:

automatic/optical levels

plumb bobs

water levels.

Levelling device tolerance checks must include one or more of the following:

reverse readings for spirit level

two peg test for automatic level.

Marks for heights or levels must include:

chalk or nail mark

mark on vertical surface

datum or survey peg

drawing or sketch.

Levelling activities must include three or more of the following:

measuring and recording heights for the installation of signage

positioning offsets and recovery pegs for construction projects

recording ground levels at respective critical set-out points

recording heights or level and the transfer of data points

recording or checking levels in drainage

recording slab or pad levels for placement of steel columns or masonry piers

setting up levelling devices

shooting levels for concrete slabs

transferring levels and heights for formwork.

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CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures

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