CPCCWP3003 — Apply waterproofing process to external above-ground wet areas

1 Plan and prepare to apply waterproofing process to external above-ground wet areas.

• 1.1Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
• 1.2Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each stage of the task.
• 1.3Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
• 1.4Follow requirements of job safety analyses and safety data sheets.
• 1.5Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
• 1.6Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
• 1.7Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.

2 Select waterproofing system.

• 2.1Locate external above-ground area to be waterproofed from drawings and specifications.
• 2.2Check area for soundness and surface defects.
• 2.3Select waterproofing systems suitable for and compatible with site conditions and substrate.

3 Prepare for waterproofing installation.

• 3.1Set out above-ground external wet area and check alignment, fixtures and finished levels for conformity with drawings and specifications, and report defects.
• 3.2Test moisture content in substrate for compatibility with system and report defects.
• 3.3Check adequacy of drainage and report defects.
• 3.4Prepare flashings and termination seals and make ready for installation to manufacturers’ specifications.
• 3.5Check that substrate has a uniform finish to manufacturers’ instructions.
• 3.6Clean and prepare substrate ready for waterproofing and sealant.
• 3.7Prime substrate ready for waterproofing and sealant.

4 Apply waterproofing.

• 4.1Apply waterproofing system to prepared surface to manufacturers’ specifications.
• 4.2Detail and terminate waterproofing membrane in accordance with system requirements.
• 4.3Check completed waterproofing installation for conformity to manufacturers’ specifications.
• 4.4Document movement joints for subsequent trades.
• 4.5Perform final inspection and completion activities.
• 4.6Protect waterproofing membrane.

5 Apply sealants to construction joints.

• 5.1Select sealant for compatibility with application, substrate and finishes.
• 5.2Install backing rods and/or release agents to prevent three-sided adhesion.
• 5.3Apply sealant manufacturers’ specifications, tool to required finish and allow to cure.
• 5.4Perform final inspection and completion activities.
• 5.5Protect sealant, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

6 Clean up.

• 6.1Clear work area, dispose of materials, and reuse or recycle in compliance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• 6.2Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCWP3003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCWP3003 needs to address all 50 unit components: 6 elements with 30 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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