Course Title: Construct timber external stairs

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3320 Certificate III in Carpentry

Course Title: Construct timber external stairs

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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Important Information:

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to construct and install timber external stairs, that may involve one or more flights, to provide access into a structure. It includes timber treads and stringers

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CPCCCA3016A Construct timber external stairs
Elements:	1. Plan and prepare 2. Set out and prepare material. 3. Assemble and erect stairs. 4. Fit handrails, balustrade and finish 5. Clean up.

Learning Outcomes

Element	Chapter reference	Content reference	Relevant worksheets and questions (by chapter)
1. Plan and prepare.	Chapter 9: Construct, assemble and install internal and external timber stairs	Stair terminology Types of stairs Quality assurance, work health and safety	Worksheet 1 – Task 1 and 2     Student activity 9.4 – Designing stairs for easy access
2. Set out and prepare material.	Chapter 9: Construct, assemble and install internal and external timber stairs	Setting out stairs   Machines used in stair production	Student activity 9.1 – Setting out stairs Student activity 9.2 – Solving a stair problem Worksheet 2 – Q1–12, 18, 19 Student activity 9.3 – Setting out strings
3. Assemble and erect stairs.	Chapter 9: Construct, assemble and install internal and external timber stairs	Setting out stairs Installing stairs	Worksheet 3 – Q1–2 Worksheet 4 – Practical exercise Worksheet 2 – Q16–17
4. Fit handrails, balustrade and finish.	Chapter 9: Construct, assemble and install internal and external timber stairs	Handrails and balustrades	Worksheet 2 – Q13,14,15   Worksheet 4 – Practical exercise
5. Clean up.	Chapter 9: Construct, assemble and install	-	-

Overview of Assessment

As per your workbook