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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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 |
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Overview of Assessment
As per your workbook