NZQA registered unit standard 24159 version 2
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Title Demonstrate knowledge of masonry work practices
Level
Purpose
3 Credits 8
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of masonry work processes, and material and work flow requirements.
Classification
Available grade
Masonry > Brick and Block Laying
Achieved
Explanatory notes
Definitions
Specifications refer to any, or all of the following:
 manufacturer’s specifications and/or recommendations;
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site and/or workplace specific requirements.
Industry practice refers to the expected standard required at the location in which credit for this standard is sought; such standards may be set down in: industry codes of practice, enterprise procedures, which refer to documented procedures specific to the enterprise which set out the standard business practice, and activities of that enterprise.
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of masonry work processes.
Evidence requirements
1.1 The process for setting a gauge is described in accordance with the job specifications and industry practice.
1.2 The process for setting up profiles is described in accordance with the job specifications and industry practice.
1.3 The process for setting corner lines is described in accordance with the job specifications and industry practice.
1.4 The process for cutting masonry units is described in accordance with the job specifications and industry practice.
1.5 The process for bonding masonry units is described in accordance with the job specifications and industry practice.
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020 Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562

NZQA registered unit standard
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24159 version 2
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The process for setting dropper lines is described in accordance with the job specifications and industry practice.
1.7 The process for cleaning masonry units is described in accordance with the job specifications and industry practice.
1.8 The process for setting out a base is described in accordance with the job specifications and industry practice.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of material and work flow requirements for masonry work.
Evidence requirements
2.1 The process for locating plant and materials to meet work flows is described in accordance with the job specifications and industry practice.
2.2 The process for working with other trades is described in terms of protecting work completed prior to the commencement of the job.
2.3 Building inspection checklists are described in terms of their purpose and function.
Planned review date 31 December 2012
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration 1 14 December 2007 31 December 2011
Revision 2 21 July 2011 N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0048
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020 Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562

NZQA registered unit standard 24159 version 2
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR 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.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020