HANDY PERSON COURSE

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The Purpose of this Guide

This course is designed for those who wish to learn some basic building and construction skills.

Participants will learn and practice some of the fundamentals of timber wall frame construction and also other
carpentry tasks such as hanging doors and installing windows, architraves and exterior weatherboards.

Participants will also be introduced to the basics of wall and ceiling lining, wall tiling, door furniture
Installation, painting, basic demolition skills and how to complete simple repairs.

Instruction will also be provided on basic estimating and costing which may be particularly useful for those who
may be considering self-employment in the building maintenance sector.

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Content page
Instruction for all tasks: .................................................................................... 3
Task 1 - Demolition exercise ............................................................................. 4
Task 2 - Construct wall and ceiling frames. ...................................................... 7
Task 3 - Line walls and ceiling with plasterboard and apply base coat ......... 10
Task 4 - Install door and screen and architrave ............................................. 16
Task 5 - Repair damaged walls and door ........................................................ 18
Task 6 - Apply topping compound .................................................................. 21
Task 7 - Fit door furniture ............................................................................... 22
Task 8 - Install window and architrave .......................................................... 23
Task 9 - Install shelving. ................................................................................. 25
Task 10 - Sand topping compound ................................................................. 26
Task 11 - Install cornice. .................................................................................. 27
Task 12 - Tiling exercise. ................................................................................. 28
Task 13 - Paint all plasterboard and timber surfaces ..................................... 30
Task 14 - Line external walls and frame external window .............................. 31
Task 15 - Repair tiles and interior walls ......................................................... 33
Task 16 - Construct fly screen ......................................................................... 35
Task 17 - Estimating exercise ......................................................................... 36
Disclaimer........................................................................................................ 37

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Instruction for all tasks:

Each of the practical, project-based tasks outlined below must be undertaken and
completed by all individual participants. Participants should follow the directions of the
trainer (S) and communicate effectively both verbally and / or by signalling with
trainers and other students while completing these tasks and use appropriate
construction terminology.
Each task must be undertaken to comply with the National Construction Code (and
Building Code of Australia), relevant Australian Standards and Industry Codes of Practice.
Participants should also refer to the supplied texts.

Participants must follow the Work Health and Safety legislation, regulations and site
specific policies and procedures. This includes the:
• Use and wear of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

• Selection and erection of signage and barricades

• Implementation and application of requirements outlined in Safe Work Method

Statements (SWMS’), Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s) and Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS’)

Prior to undertaking any listed practical task, participants should select required
materials, tools and equipment, ensuring that they are appropriate for the task.
Participants must check the equipment and materials for faults or damage, reporting any
issues to the trainer/assessor (acting as the Site Supervisor).
For each practical task should record and document the type and quantity of all materials
used, and also the time taken to complete each task.
On completion of each task, participants are required to clean and check all tools
and equipment, identify and report any faults, and store in an appropriate location.

All environmental requirements must be considered, and any hazardous materials

must be disposed of in a safe and effective manner, in accordance with Environmental
Protection Agency regulations.

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Task 1 - Demolition exercise

Demolition plan:
Working in pairs and by following the Property/dilapidation survey and risk assessment
, demolish the existing work bays, in the following sequence.

Remove in the following sequences: Architraves ①, doors ② and windows ③ and

then remove tiles ④ and shelving ⑤,

①
① ①
③
④
④ ②

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Remove Cornice ⑥ and plasterboard ⑦

Remove external cladding ⑧,

Remove Ceiling frame ⑨,

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Separate the three wall frames and lay flat ⑩,

Dismantle frames starting by removing angle braces followed by the top and bottom
plates, studs, lintels and noggings.

You should safely use a shovel, wheelbarrow, sledge hammer, pick, mattock, crow bar and
pinch bar for the given tasks and construction materials and components should be
stacked/banded for mechanical handling in the removal process. Removed components
should be de nailed and be relocated to storage, reuse, or disposal. You should treat the
removal of the external cladding as a simulated asbestos removal exercise and identify any
tools and equipment prohibited for use near identified asbestos-containing materials
(ACM). Also consider the existence of electrical and plumbing service (these must be
disconnected by qualified personal).

Please record the following:

Material used Labour (hrs) Notes:

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Task 2 - Construct wall and ceiling frames.

Working in pairs, construct the three wall frames identified in the following diagrams.
Construct wall 1 first followed by walls 2 and 3 and then install ceiling frames. Ensure
correct set out and levelling of the project are implemented in accordance with application
requirements for line, level and plumb.

Wall frames must be constructed with 70 x 35 MGP or equivalent and wall studs must be
at 450mm maximum centres. Lintels and ceiling frames must be 90 x 35 MGP or
equivalent and ceiling frames should be a maximum of 600mm centre. These components
should then be located for assembly and stood and held in position for securing with 75 x
3.15 bright nails and gang nails.
Use 16 x 18 mini brace for the bracing.

Please record the following:

Material used Labour (hrs) Notes:

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Construct side wall frame,

Jack Stud
Brace

Jamb Stud

Construct back wall frame,

Top Plate Lintel

Brace

Sill trimming

Common Stud
Bottom Plate

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Construct side ceiling frame,

Ceiling Frames

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 3 - Line walls and ceiling with
plasterboard and apply base coat
Participants should work in pairs. Line the internal and ceiling wall with 10mm recess
edge plasterboard (ordinary ceiling would be lined with a plasterboard sheeting with
reinforced sheeting, but in this exercise we will use a standard wall sheet).
In the sequence detailed below, use #6 plasterboard screws for fixing at 300mm centers.
Ensure sheeting has sufficient back blocking for fixing, and sheet should be positioned,
and cut to minimise waste. Joints should be positioned to minimise the effect of
glancing light.

Working in pairs to fit a single plasterboard sheet.

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Fit back wall plasterboard sheets, cut out windows.

Then fit side wall plasterboard sheets, cut out doors.

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Following manufactures recommendations, apply paper tape and base coat to

joins ensuring no cross-contamination of base coat.
(Cross contamination of fillers can cause a faster join rate that can limit the working life
of the filler in a single application)

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 4 - Install door and screen
and architrave
Participants should complete task individually.

Set out and install the 720mm pre hung door and door jamb in accordance
with application requirements for line, level and plumb.

Select and use appropriate packing material for correct fit and protection of
surfaces during assembly.

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Install architrave.

Install screen door.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 5 - Repair damaged walls and door
Participants should complete task individually.

Cut a square out of the damaged plasterboard and cut a new section to fit as a patch,

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Apply adhesive and screw backing plate into place,

Screw patch into place and apply base coat and when dry apply skim coat ensuring

procedures are applied to ensure no cross-contamination of base coat and skim coat.

Apply skim coat, sand to a smooth finish

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Mix and apply two part Epoxy filler to damaged door.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 6 - Apply topping compound

Participants should complete task individually.

Apply topping compound to all plaster board joins to manufacturers recommendations

ensuring procedures are applied to ensure no cross-contamination of materials.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 7 - Fit door furniture

Participants should complete task individually.

Install the supplied door furniture including Knob, barrel and striker plate to
manufacturers specifications.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 8 - Install window and architrave

Participants should complete task individually.

Set out and install the timber window and reveal in their assembled positions in

accordance with application requirements for line, level and plumb.

Select and use appropriate packing material for correct fit and protection of
surfaces during assembly.

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Install window architrave.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 9 - Install shelving.

Participants should complete task individually.

Install shelving ensuing brackets are fixed through the plasterboard into studs with the
supplied coach screws. Ensure shelves are installed level.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 10 - Sand topping compound

Sand topping compound of the use of 120 grit sand paper attached to a pole sander and
sanding block.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 11 - Install cornice.

Participants should complete task individually.

Measure and cut cornice to size and fix into place with cornice adhesive. Ensure cornices are
installed in their assembled positions accordance with manufacturers specifications and
procedures are applied to ensure no cross-contamination of cornice adhesive.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 12 - Tiling exercise.

Working individually, complete the tiling exercise as detailed.

Ensure tiles are installed in accordance with application requirements for line, level
and plumb. Mix and apply tile adhesive and grout to supplied specification.

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 Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 13 - Paint all plasterboard and
timber surfaces
Working individually, apply one coat of the supplied acrylic sealer to all plasterboard
and timber surfaces by brush and roller.

Prior to painting remove all door and window furniture and replace after painting
has been completed and has dried.
Remove and replace simulated glass panel and re putty.

Apply masking tape to window.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 14 - Line external walls and frame
external window
Participants can work in pairs.

Using the supplied FC sheeting line the external wall, overlapping each sheet by 25mm
following application requirements for line, level and plumb.

Select and use appropriate packing material for correct fit and protection of
surfaces during assembly.

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Fix architrave to external window.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 15 - Repair tiles and interior walls

Participants should complete task individually.

Re-place damaged tiles to wall area and simulated floor and re-grout.

Damaged tiles should be removed avoiding damage to surrounding tiles

and

old bedding should be cleaned and cleared to allow placement of replacement tiles.

Replacement tiles should be selected and cut where applicable to match existing face, size,
colour and pattern.

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Tiles should then be fitted and fixed to maintain alignment with joints to uniform spacing
followed by grouting and cleaning of the tile face.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 16 - Construct fly screen

Under the directions of the trainer(s), construct and fit fly screen to exterior of window.

Please record the following:

Material used Labor (hrs) Notes:

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Task 17 - Estimating exercise

Using the information you have compiled regarding the requirement and time requirement, write a
quotation to perform the work for a prospective client.

You quotation should include the cost of material, labors and GST.

Please record the following:

Material used Cost ($) Labor (hrs) Notes:

Total Material Total labor cost Total cost of project

cost (hours x hourly rate) (Material + Labor)

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Disclaimer

This document is intended as a guide only. All care has been taken to ensure that all information in this
handbook is accurate but no guarantee is given in this regard. Persons who intend to act on any of the
information contained in the handbook should first check all applicable national and/or state building laws
and all manufacturers', architectural and engineering specifications should be strictly adhered to. Advice
from qualified professionals and/or the manufacturer should be sought if there is an apparent conflict
between these guidelines and other instructions and/or specifications. The author and the publisher do not
endorse any particular product that may be referred to in this handbook and all persons should make
independent enquiries to manufacturers to check suitability for purpose. The author and the publisher will
not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising from the use or reliance of information
contained in this handbook or from the use of any product.

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