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Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of concrete masonry
structures and paving
Level
3
Credits
2
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of
the construction of concrete masonry structures and paving.
Subfield
Construction Trades
Domain
Carpentry Theory
Status
Registered
Status date
25 January 2008
Date version published
25 January 2008
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Entry information
Open.
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 13027.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0048
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
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Definition
Specific design is a design that ensures compliance with the Building Act 2004 when
the construction requirements of a building deviates from, or is beyond the scope of
recognised industry standards (New Zealand Standards, Australia/New Zealand
Standards, British Standards and other published standards that govern the
construction industry).
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Credit for this unit standard indicates compliance with industry practice. Industry
practice refers to the ability to demonstrate knowledge that reflects the uniformity,
finish quality and material economies currently accepted within industry.
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Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes: Health and Safety in Employment
Act 1992 and Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995;
Building Act 2004;
Resource Management Act 1991;
New Zealand Building Code;
NZS 4230:2004 Design of reinforced concrete masonry structures, available from
Standards NZ (http://www.standards.co.nz).
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of concrete masonry structures.
Performance criteria
1.1
Types of concrete masonry structures are described in terms of their features
and uses.
Range
1.2
The requirements for the setting out and construction of concrete masonry
structures are described in accordance with specific design.
Range
1.3
foundations, position, reinforcing, plumb, level, height, wash out
ports.
Methods of calculating materials required for construction of masonry structures
are described, and accurate sample calculations performed in accordance with
industry practice.
Range
1.4
pointed, flush, stack bond, stretcher bond, size, finish.
blocks, reinforcing, grout, sub course.
Methods of storing materials are described in terms of manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of paving.
Range
concrete, exposed aggregate, pavers, asphalt.
Performance criteria
2.1
Types of paving are described in terms of their features and uses.
2.2
The requirements for the setting out and construction of paved areas are
described in accordance with specific design.
Range
excavation, substrate, foundations, position, reinforcing, levels,
drainage, falls.
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2.3
Methods of calculating materials required for construction of paving are
described and accurate sample calculations performed in accordance with
industry practice.
2.4
Methods of storing materials are described in terms of manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
national.office@bcito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
standard.
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