Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified. obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
- Plan and cut board.
- Framing is checked to confirm suitability for fixing the ceiling sheets.
- Processes for fixing board are identified from manufacturer recommendations.
- Sheets are measured to minimise waste and joins in problem areas, while maximising board use.
- Wall dimensions are matched to sheet size.
- Cuts are planned to locate joints to minimise effect of jointing processes on function and visual appearance.
- Cutting process follows employer-approved procedures, minimising dust exposure to others and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Cut sheets are relocated to fixing site and stored to minimise damage and facilitate planned fixing activities.
- Fix fibre cement board.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and board materials and fasteners are disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Hazardous material is identified for separate handling.
- Non-toxic materials are removed using correct procedures.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.