CPCCCA3018 — Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps

1 Plan and prepare.

• 1.1Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
• 1.2Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
• 1.3Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
• 1.4Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.
• 1.5Inspect work site, locate services, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
• 1.6Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.

2 Set out formwork.

• 2.1Check formwork location for accuracy against plans and specifications.
• 2.2Check design of stairs or ramp and method of joining formwork, and determine levels from drawings, specifications and site inspection.
• 2.3Determine rise, going and pitch of stairs and ramp from drawings, specifications, site inspection, rise measurements, and requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC).
• 2.4Calculate full size of stairs or ramp and set out.
• 2.5Set out materials for formwork, including stringer form, to pitch of stairs with rises not exceeding specified space between treads.

3 Assemble and erect formwork.

• 3.1Place, fix and brace landing bearers and joists.
• 3.2Erect and brace stairs or ramp formwork soffit.
• 3.3Cut, install and brace formwork for stringers.
• 3.4Locate and fix formwork stringers for stairs and ramps.
• 3.5Set out, cut square to length, and fix material for face of treads.
• 3.6Brace risers at mid-span to prevent deflection under the load of wet concrete.

4 Strip formwork.

• 4.1Strip formwork and bracing sequentially and safely.
• 4.2Check formwork for reusability and dispose of damaged components.
• 4.3Safely de-nail, clean, oil and store or stack reusable formwork components.

5 Clean up.

• 5.1Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
• 5.2Check, maintain and store tools and equipment and report any faults.

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