2.

12 Stationery
3. Methods of Competency may be accessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Written TEXT
3.2 Practical assignment
3.3 Interview/Oral Questioning
4. Context of Competency may be assessed in an off and on the job setting
Assessment
5. Guidance information Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the building
for assessment sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

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 EXECUTE SUPERSTRUCTURE WORKS

UNIT CODE: CON/OS/BUT/CR/06/6

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This Unit describes the competencies required to perform superstructure works. It
involves setting out and erecting superstructure walls, constructing superstructure
columns, stairs, beams and upper floors, erecting building roof, constructing fire place
and installing fixtures and fittings.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT (Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range)
1. Set out and construct 1.1 Kickers are positioned and cast as per
superstructure columns specifications
1.2 Reinforcement bars are positioned as per
structural design drawings
1.3 Column formwork is erected and aligned as per
construction regulations
1.4 Concrete is mixed as per design requirements
1.5 Concrete is cast and compacted into forms as per
construction regulations
2. Set out and erect 2.1 Wall dimensions and door openings are marked
superstructure walling on the solid ground floor according to the design
details
2.2 Building wall mortar is prepared as per building
codes of practice
2.3 Wall screeding is laid in accordance with the
plan layout and construction methods
2.4 Damp proof course is laid as per specifications
2.5 Building wall courses are laid according to
prescribed bonding methods, building
regulations and design details
2.6 Window and ventilator openings are determined
as per the design details
2.7 Wall openings are bridged according to building
codes and client specification
3. Set and construct 3.1 Beam, stairs and upper floor formwork is

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 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT (Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range)
1. Set out and construct 1.1 Kickers are positioned and cast as per
superstructure columns specifications
1.2 Reinforcement bars are positioned as per
structural design drawings
1.3 Column formwork is erected and aligned as per
construction regulations
1.4 Concrete is mixed as per design requirements
1.5 Concrete is cast and compacted into forms as per
construction regulations
superstructure beams, stairs constructed as per construction regulations and
and upper floors design dimensions
3.2 Props are erected in accordance to construction
regulations
3.3 Reinforcement bars are positioned as per
structural design drawings
3.4 Concrete materials are mixed as per design ratio
requirements
3.5 Mixed concrete is placed and compacted as per
construction regulations
4. Set and erect building roof 4.1 Type of roof is identified as per building design
4.2 Roofing materials are determined according to
the building design
4.3 Roof truss is constructed according to the
building design
4.4 Roof cover is laid according to construction
regulations
5. Construct fire place 5.1 Fireplace foundation is constructed as per
construction methods
5.2 Brickwork to ground floor level is built up
according to building regulations
5.3 Fireplace elements are constructed according to
the ground floor type and construction
regulations
5.4 Fireplace is lined with fireback as per building
regulations
5.5 Metal baskets are installed as per construction
requirements

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 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT (Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range)
1. Set out and construct 1.1 Kickers are positioned and cast as per
superstructure columns specifications
1.2 Reinforcement bars are positioned as per
structural design drawings
1.3 Column formwork is erected and aligned as per
construction regulations
1.4 Concrete is mixed as per design requirements
1.5 Concrete is cast and compacted into forms as per
construction regulations
6. Install fixtures and fittings 6.1 Fixtures are selected and installed according to
the design specifications
6.2 Fittings are selected and installed according to
the design specifications

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RANGE
Variable Range
May include but is not limited to:
1. Bonding methods 1.1 Stretcher bond
1.2 English bond
1.3 Flemish bond
1.4 Header bond
2. Concrete materials 2.1 Cement
2.2 Sand
2.3 Ballast
2.4 Admixtures and additives
3. Type of roof 3.1 Flat
3.2 Pitched
4. Roofing materials 4.1 Tiles
4.2 Iron sheets
4.3 Concrete
4.4 Wood shingles/shakes
4.5 any other approved covering materials
5. Roof truss 5.1 Timber truss
5.2 Steel truss
6. Fireplace elements 6.1 5.1 Jamb
6.2 Lintels
6.3 Rendering
6.4 Hearth
6.5 Throat
7. Ground floor type 7.1 6.1 Concrete floor
7.2 Timber floor
7.3 Glass floor
8. Fixtures 8.1 7.1 electric sockets
8.2 light fixtures
8.3 plumbing installations
8.4 Security and fire alarm systems
9. Fittings 9.1 Furniture
9.2 hand driers
9.3 soap dispensers
9.4 towel hangers
9.5 cabinets

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge
 Measurement
 Formwork
 Scaffolding
 Wall construction
 Basic arithmetic
 Technical drawings
 Structural design
 Timber properties
 Steel properties
 Plan interpretation
 Occupational safety and health
 Codes of practice
 Roofing materials
 Types of roofs
 Materials science
 Concrete mix ratio
 Construction machines, tools and equipment
 Types of bonds
 Carpentry and joinery
 Waterproofing
 Types of fireplace
 Admixtures and additives
 Fixtures and fittings

Skills

 Estimating and costing

 Measurement
 Basic mathematic
 Communication
 Management
 Design
 Problem solving
 Critical thinking
 Construction tools handling
 Technical drawing

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  Bonding
 Bar bending
 Interpreting
 Cutting and fixing

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
of Competency 1.1. Set out and erected superstructure walls
1.2. Constructed columns, beams, stairs and upper floors
1.3. Erected building roof
1.4. Constructed fire place
1.5. Installed fixtures and fittings
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Training/assessment workshops
2.2 Construction tools and equipment
2.3 Occupational Safety and health manuals
2.4 Construction manuals
2.5 Construction materials
2.6 Qualified trainers
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Practical assignment
3.2 Written
3.3 Oral interview
4. Context of Competency may be assessed on the job, off the job or a
Assessment combination of these. Off the job assessment must be
undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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