Course Title: Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: BUIL6385C

Course Title: Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C2223 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Course Contact: Warren James

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this unit.

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to use tools and equipment used in bricklaying and blocklaying safely and effectively. It includes the identification, selection and use of hand and power tools, plant and equipment used in masonry work.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBL2002A Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

Element:

1. Prepare for work.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details, are obtained, confirmed and applied from relevant information. 1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. 1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 1.4. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations, and are applied.

Element:

2. Identify hand and power tools.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Types and functions of bricklaying and blocklaying hand and power tools, plant and equipment to be used in the bricklaying and blocklaying work are identified. 2.2. Methods of operation of hand and power tools are identified from specifications, standards and manufacturers' instructions. 2.3. Specific OHS requirements for specific hand and power tools are identified and applied. 2.4. Personal protective equipment required for the operation of the tools is identified in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.

Element:

3. Select tools for work.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Tools and personal protective equipment are selected consistent with job requirements and bricklaying and blocklaying tasks.

3.2 Tools, including leads and hoses, are checked for tags, serviceability and safety and any faults are reported to supervisor.

3.3 Power tools guards, guides and controls are checked and maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

3.4 Equipment to hold or support material during operation is selected and inspected for faults.

3.5 Pre-operational checks, including lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water are completed, where required, according to manufacturer recommendations.

Element:

4. Use tools.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Power and compressed air supply to work area are connected in accordance with regulatory CPCCBL2002A Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment. 4.2. Start up and shut down procedures are observed. 4.3. Tools are used safely and effectively according to manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements. 4.4. Tools are safely located when not in use.

Element:

5. Identify and select plant and equipment.

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Function and limitations of plant and equipment to be used in the bricklaying and blocklaying work are identified. 5.2. Method of operation of plant and equipment is identified from specifications, standards and manufacturers' instructions. 5.3. OHS requirements for specific plant and equipment, including requirements for guarding, guiding and controls, are identified and applied. 5.4. Personal protective equipment required for the operation of plant and equipment is identified in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements. 5.5. Items of plant and equipment are selected consistent with hazard minimisation and needs of the job. 5.6. Plant and equipment are checked for safety, and faults are reported to supervisor. 5.7. OHS requirements for operating and using

Element:

6. Use plant and equipment.

Performance Criteria:

6.1. Start up and shut down procedures are observed. 6.2. Plant and equipment are used safely and effectively according to manufacturer recommendations and statutory and regulatory authority requirements. 6.3. Plant and equipment are safely switched and located when not in use.

Element:

7. Clean up.

Performance Criteria:

7.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 7.2. Machinery, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to the elements of competency.


Details of Learning Activities

Ref Workbook


Teaching Schedule

As per timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks

Assessment 1: SWMS and Underpinning Questions

Assessment 2: Workbook/questions

Assessment 3: Project work

these tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

X

X

 

1.2

X

X

 

1.3

X

X

 

1.4

X

X

 

2.1

X

X

 

2.2

X

X

 

2.3

X

X

 

2.4

X

X

 

3.1

 

X

 

3.2

 

X

 

3.3

 

X

 

3.4

 

X

 

3.5

 

X

 

4.1

 

X

 

4.2

 

X

 

4.3

 

X

 

5.1

 

X

X

5.2

 

X

X

5.3

X

X

X

5.4

 

X

X

5.5

 

X

X

5.6

 

X

X

5.7

X

X

X

6.1

 

X

X

6.2

 

X

X

6.3

 

X

X

7.1

 

X

X

7.2

 

X

X

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

As Above


Assessment Matrix

As Above

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):


You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

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Late submission: 
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Special consideration: 
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Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

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