VU23328 - Dismantle basic timber structures

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Unit code: VU23328 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
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Location
Industry
Sunshine
Werribee
Prerequisites
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Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the outcomes required to prepare and carry out basic demolition of timber structures that includes de-nailing, reclaiming and stacking of salvaged materials.This unit applies to pre-apprentices who under close supervision and guidance, develop a defined and limited range of skills and knowledge in preparing them for entering the working environment within the carpentry industry. They use little judgement and follow instructions specified by the supervisor. On entering the industry, it is intended that further training will be required for this specific skill to ensure trade level standard.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• demolish a timber structure, that includes de-nailing, reclaiming and stacking of salvaged materials.
In completing the above, there must also be evidence that the learner has:
• complied with relevant safety regulations, codes of practice and work plans
• participated in sustainable work practices
• selected and appropriately used PPE
• communicated and worked effectively with others, including using appropriate terminology
• selected and used appropriate tools and equipment for basic demolition
• cleaned up and stored tools and equipment after basic demolition.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• plans, drawings and specifications used in basic demolition
• workplace safety requirements and OHS legislation in relation to basic demolition, including the required PPE
• relevant Australian Standards and/or building codes in relation to basic demolition
• principles of sustainability relevant to basic demolition
• terminology used for basic demolition
• common processes for calculating size and quantity of materials required
• function, purpose and safe handling of basic demolition tools and equipment
• basic dismantling processes and techniques.

Required reading

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship
22614VIC | Certificate ii | Duration:

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