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Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of concrete masonry structures and paving

Level / 3
Credits / 2

PurposePeople 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

Special notes

1Definition

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).

2Credit 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.

3Legislation 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 ZealandBuilding Code;

NZS 4230:2004 Design of reinforced concrete masonry structures, available from Standards NZ (

Elements and performance criteria

Element 1

Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of concrete masonry structures.

Performance criteria

1.1Types of concrete masonry structures are described in terms of their features and uses.

Rangepointed, flush, stack bond, stretcher bond, size, finish.

1.2The requirements for the setting out and construction of concrete masonry structures are described in accordance with specific design.

Rangefoundations, position, reinforcing, plumb, level, height, wash out ports.

1.3Methods of calculating materials required for construction of masonry structures are described, and accurate sample calculations performed in accordance with industry practice.

Rangeblocks, reinforcing, grout, sub course.

1.4Methods of storing materials are described in terms of manufacturer’s recommendations.

Element 2

Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of paving.

Rangeconcrete, exposed aggregate, pavers, asphalt.

Performance criteria

2.1Types of paving are described in terms of their features and uses.

2.2The requirements for the setting out and construction of paved areas are described in accordance with specific design.

Rangeexcavation, substrate, foundations, position, reinforcing, levels, drainage, falls.

2.3Methods of calculating materials required for construction of paving are described and accurate sample calculations performed in accordance with industry practice.

2.4Methods 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

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 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018