CPCCBL3017 — Carry out tuck pointing and repointing to masonry

1 Plan and prepare for work.

• 1.1Select, correctly fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job.
• 1.2Read and interpret brickwork tuck pointing and repointing requirements from work instructions, standards and codes.
• 1.3Follow relevant information from work workplace safety, workplace procedures and environmental documentation.
• 1.4Use measurements and apply formulas to calculate material quantities.
• 1.5Determine job priorities and sequence job tasks in conjunction with others on site.
• 1.6Identify potential hazards and determine and implement control measures.
• 1.7Select and check condition of plant, equipment and tools and report damage or faults to relevant person.
• 1.8Check conformity of materials against the specifications.

2 Prepare brickwork surfaces.

• 2.1Remove individual loose or broken bricks.
• 2.2Match and replace broken bricks.
• 2.3Scrap mortar joints to specified depth.
• 2.4Clean brickwork surface and joints in preparation for tuck pointing and repointing.
• 2.5Form an indent key to bond with joint finishing material.
• 2.6Prepare mortar/putty to required colour and mix.

3 Carry out tuck pointing and repointing.

• 3.1Apply decorative tuck pointing to bed and perpendicular joints to specified depth and shape.
• 3.2Repoint masonry joints ensuring that bed and perpendicular joints are compacted and full.
• 3.3Remove excess putty/mortar.
• 3.4Repair any imperfections and lightly brush down brickwork.

4 Clean up.

• 4.1Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials following workplace and environmental requirements.
• 4.2Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage or faults.
• 4.3Store and secure tools and equipment.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCBL3017 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCBL3017 needs to address all 43 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 19 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CPCCBL3017?

Auditori pulls the current release of CPCCBL3017 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing CPCCBL3017 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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