CONSTRUCT BUILDING SUPERSTRUCTURE

UNIT CODE: CON/OS/MA/CR/02/4/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION:
This unit specifies the competencies required to construct building superstructure. It entails
interpreting working drawings, estimating and costing materials and supplies, Setting out building
super structures, preparing position and cast columns , constructing super-structure walling and
suspended floor slab and beams
This standard applies in the Construction industry
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These are assessable statements which specify the required level of
These describe the key
performance for each of the elements.
outcomes which make up
workplace function. Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range

1. Interpret working 1.1 Working drawings are identified based on their features and
drawings title block.
1.2 Scale of the drawing is read based on the drawing.
1.3 Measurements are converted based on best practice.
1.4 Symbols are identified based on working drawings standards.

2. Estimate and cost 2.1 Materials and supplies required for masonry works are
materials and supplies identified based on the drawing and site.
2.2 Schedule of materials and supplies is prepared based on the
drawings.
2.3 Materials and supplies are estimated and costed based on
working drawings and specifications.

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3.Set-out building super 3.1 Personal Protective Equipment is identified and used in
structure line with occupational safety and health regulations.
3.2 Masonry tools and equipment are used and maintained
based on manufacturer’s instructions.
3.3 Preliminary preparation activities are carried out as per
drawings and standard procedures
3.4 Reference points are located on the floor slab as per
drawings.
3.5 Measurements are transferred from profile boards to the
floor slab according to drawings and standard procedures.
3.6 Measurement and square-ness are checked based on
standard procedure.
3.7 Profile lines are marked on the floor slab according to the
drawings.
3.8 Column kickers are casted as per the standard procedures
3.9 Wall screeding is done as per working drawings and
specification.
3.10 Masonry tools and equipment are maintained and
stored based on manufacturer’s instructions and best
practice.

4.Prepare, position and 4.1 Measurements are transferred to the floor slab based on
cast columns specifications.
4.2 Formwork is prepared and positioned based on working
drawings and standard procedure.
4.3 Reinforcement bars are prepared and positioned based on
working drawings and based on specifications.
4.4 Columns are casted based on working drawings and
specifications.
4.5 Columns vertical alignment is checked as per standard
procedures.
4.6 Columns are cured as per standard procedure.

5.Construct super- 5.1 Superstructure walling units are identified based on

structure walling specifications.
5.2 Wall openings are marked based on working drawings and
specifications.
5.3 Masonry in-fills are constructed as per working drawings

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 and best practice.
5.4 Masonry works horizontal and vertical alignment is
checked as per standard procedures.
5.5 Masonry in-fills are cured as per standard procedure.

6. Construct 6.1 Measurements for the floor slab(s) and the beams are
suspended floor transferred from the reference point and marked as per
slab and beams working drawing.
6.2 Formwork is prepared and positioned based on working
drawings and standard procedure.
6.3 Reinforcement bars are prepared, positioned and fixed
based on working drawings and based on specifications.
6.4 Beams and slabs are casted based on working drawings and
specifications.
6.5 Slab and beams levelness and horizontal alignment is
checked as per standard procedures.
6.6 Slab and beams are cured as per standard procedure.

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply.
It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

Variables Range
1. Working drawings may • Architectural drawings
include but not limited • Structural
to: • MEP drawings
• Site development drawings
• Survey maps

2. Supplies and Materials • Ballast

may include but not • Sand
limited to: • Cement
• Additives
• Water
• Timber
• Scaffolds
• Used oil
• Binding wire
• Deformed Steel Bars

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 • Damp proof course
• Lime
• Chalk
• Nails
• Strings
• BRC
• Poles
3. Personal Protective • Hard hat / helmet
Equipment may include • Dust Mask
but not limited to: • Goggles
• Ear plugs / ear muffs
• Dust coat / coverall
• Gloves
• Safety boots
• Gum boots
• Reflector jackets
4. Masonry tools and • Mason square
equipment may include • Spirit level
but not limited to: • Plumb bob
• Trowels
• Spades
• Wheel barrow
• Dumper
• Mason string
• Straight edge
• Float
• Concrete mixer
• Dumpy level
• Vibrator
• Compactor
• Hammer
• Bend bar
• Mattock
• Machete
• Sledge Hammer
• Buckets
• Mixing platform
• Hose Pipe

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 5. Preliminary preparation • Ground floor slab preparation
activities may include o Cleaning
but not limited to: o Watering
o Hacking
• Wall screeding
• Kickers preparation

6. Reference points may • Datum

include but not limited • Building line
to: • Temporary bench mark (TBM)
• Profile boards

7. Superstructure walling • Dressed quarry stones

units may include but • Common bricks
not limited to: • Concrete blocks
• Machine cut stones

8. Slabs may include but • Suspended hollow pots

not limited to: • Suspended solid slab
• Waffled slab
• Inclined/stairs

9. Damp proofing may • Damp Proofing Membrane

include but not limited • Damp Proof Spray
to: • Waterproofing additives
• Bituminous
10. Curing may include but • Water spraying
not limited to: • Jute sacks
• Blankets
• Sand
• Pool curing
• Curing agents

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
• Interpersonal
• Communication

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 • Drawing
• Interpretation of working drawings
• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Organizing
• Measuring
• Numeracy
• Mortar handling
• Concrete materials mixing
• Masonry units handling
• Tool and equipment handling
• Team work
• Time management

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
• Interpretation of drawings and symbols
• Estimate and cost
• Conversion of units
• Measurement
• Safety and access
• Scaffold erection and dismantling
• Square-nesschecking techniques
• Concrete mix ratios (Batching)
• Aggregates
• Additives
• Damp proofing materials
• Cement types and uses
• Types of suspended slabs and applications
• Types of timber
• Water
• Concreting
• Formwork
• Levelling
• Structural alignment
• Steel reinforcement fixing
• Masonry units
• Masonry works curing
• Use and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Curing

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EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competency 1.1 Identified working drawings correctly.
1.2 Read drawing scale correctly.
1.3 Converted measurements accurately.
1.4 Identified symbols correctly.
1.5 Identified masonry materials, supplies, tools and
equipment correctly.
1.6 Prepared schedule of materials and supplies
appropriately.
1.7 Estimated and costed materials and supplies accurately.
1.8 Identified appropriate personal protective equipment.
1.9 Used personal protective equipment correctly.
1.10 Used and maintained masonry tools and equipment
appropriately.
1.11 Carried out preliminary preparation activities
appropriately.
1.12 Located reference points on the ground floor accurately.
1.13 Transferred measurements form profile boards to the
ground floor accurately.
1.14 Checked measurement and square-ness correctly.
1.15 Marked profile lines on the ground floor accurately.
1.16 Maintained and stored masonry tools and equipment
appropriately.
1.17 Prepared ground floor slab appropriately.
1.18 Laid wall screeding layer correctly.
1.19 Laid damp proofing appropriately.
1.20 Prepared and positioned column formwork accurately.
1.21 Prepared and positioned column reinforcement bars
accurately.
1.22 Casted columns correctly.
1.23 Cured columns adequately
1.24 Identified superstructure in-fill walling units correctly.
1.25 Laid superstructure walling units correctly.
1.26 Prepared, positioned and fixed suspended floor slab and
beams formwork accurately.
1.27 Fixed and positioned suspended floor slab and beams
reinforcement accurately.

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 1.28 Casted concrete suspended floor slab and beams
appropriately.
1.29 Cured concrete suspended floor slab and beams
appropriately.
1.30 Demonstrated understanding of construction of building
super-structure.
2. Resource The following resources must be provided:
implications 2.1 A functional workshop with basic masonry tools,
equipment, materials and supplies.
2.2 References and manuals including construction working
drawings
2.3 Personal protective equipment
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Oral
3.3 Written
3.4 Portfolio
3.5project
3.6Third party report
4. Context of Assessment may be done:
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job,
4.2 Off-the-job or
4.3 During Work placement.

5. Guidance information for The unit may be assessed alone or together with other related
assessment units.

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