SELF STUDY GUIDE

CPCCCA3005
Construct ceiling frames
Version Number: 1.0 (Review date: 18/12/2023) Unit Code: CPCCCA3005
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1. PLAN AND PREPARE

1.1 READ AND INTERPRET WORK INSTRUCTIONS AND PLAN SEQUENCE OF WORK.
Website title: Information Types and Sources
Website link: https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/Toolbox/leadership/toolbox/mis/mis_c01.html
Website title: Workplace Procedures
Website link: http://pmarpl.com.au/training/msapmsup100a/050100-following-work-instructions.htm

1.2 PLAN ALL WORK TO COMPLY WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS, THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION
CODE (NCC), AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS, WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) AND ENVIRONMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS, MANUFACTURERS’ SPECIFICATIONS, WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS, DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
Website title: Work Health and Safety (Construction Work)
Website link: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2016L00394
Website title: Construction work - Code of practice
Website link: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1705/mcop-construction-
work-v1.pdf

1.3 SELECT TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, CHECK FOR SERVICEABILITY AND REPORT ANY FAULTS.
Website title: Tools Required For Drop Ceiling Installation
Website link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHPLVuV3TuY
Website title: Safety of workplace machinery, equipment and tools
Website link: https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/equipment-maintenance-and-checks-safety

1.4 SELECT AND USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR EACH PART OF THE TASK.
Website title: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Construction
Website link: https://ehs.princeton.edu/workplace-construction/construction-safety/personal-
protective-equipment-ppe
Website title: Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Construction Workers
Website link: https://www.trekkergroup.com/basic-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-construction-
workers/

1.5 INSPECT WORK SITE, LOCATE SERVICES, ASSESS HAZARDS AND APPLY RISK CONTROLS, INCLUDING
REQUIRED SIGNAGE AND BARRICADES.
Website title: Conduct workplace inspections
Website link: https://www.comcare.gov.au/safe-healthy-work/prevent-harm/workplace-inspections
Website title: Workplace inspections

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Website link: https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/topics/biological/workplace-
inspections
Website title: Safety Signs at your Building Site
Website link: https://www.buildsafe.com.au/safety-signs-at-your-building-site-its-the-law/

1.6 SELECT CEILING FRAME MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR TASK, CALCULATE QUANTITIES, HANDLE SAFELY
AND PREPARE AND POSITION READY FOR USE.
Website title: Ceiling types and how to choose the right one
Website link: https://www.homestolove.com.au/ceiling-types-15321
Website title: Different Types of Ceilings and Their Material Options
Website link: https://www.homenish.com/types-of-ceilings/
Website title: Ceiling Estimates Calculator
Website link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR96S0ztH6E

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2. SET OUT CEILING

2.1 IDENTIFY RAFTER POSITIONS FOR ROOF TYPE AND SET OUT ON TOP PLATES TO DETERMINE
CEILING JOIST POSITIONS.
Website title: Rafter Ties Versus Ceiling Joists
Website link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjZssXBUHnA
Website title: Ceiling joists and beams
Website link: https://build.com.au/ceiling-joists-and-beams

2.2 SET OUT LOCATION OF CEILING JOISTS ON THE TOP PLATE TO SPECIFICATIONS AND SPACING
REQUIREMENTS OF CEILING LINING.
Website title: How to Find a Ceiling Joist
Website link: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/hang-heavy-painting-stud-finder-80131.html
Website title: Ceiling Joists
Website link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_cc2YOwiYo

2.3 DESIGN AND SET OUT FOR CEILING JOIST SUPPORT MEMBERS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
AS 1684 RESIDENTIAL TIMBER-FRAMED CONSTRUCTION.
Website title: Ceiling Joist Framing Ideas For L-Shaped Floor Plan Design - New Home Construction
Website link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ANStAfn2Hw
Website title: Ceiling Joists
Website link: https://www.mycarpentry.com/ceiling-joists.html

2.4 CUT AND INSTALL CEILING JOISTS, TRIMMERS, HANGING BEAMS, COUNTER BEAMS, STRUTTING
BEAMS AND COMBINATIONS OF THESE COMPONENTS AS PER AS 1684.
Website title: How to Cut the Ceiling Frame of a House
Website link: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/cut-ceiling-frame-house-20152.html
Website title: Strutting Beams
Website link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q13kuDHK5zU

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3. CLEAN UP

3.1 CLEAN UP, MEETING ALL LEGISLATIVE AND WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY, WASTE
DISPOSAL AND MATERIALS HANDLING.
Website title: How To Effectively Dispose of Your Construction Waste
Website link: https://www.metropolitantransferstation.com.au/blog/dispose-of-construction-waste/
Website title: How to Inspect, Diagnose, & Repair Problems in Building Interior Ceilings
Website link: https://inspectapedia.com/interiors/Ceiling_Finish_Choices.php

3.2 CHECK MAINTAIN AND STORE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT AND REPORT ANY FAULTS.
Website title: Plywood Workbench | Extra storage for tools and fastening materials
Website link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZCxAT2B5Bw
Website title: Tool Safety
Website link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqtZBOrQjZo

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