COMPETENCY- BASED

CURRICULUM
 TESDA-OP-CO-01-F11
(Rev.No
.00-03/08/17)

COURSE DESIGN

COURSE TITLE : MASONRY NC II

NOMINAL DURATION : Basic 18
Common 24
Core 216
258 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills of
mason in accordance with industry standards. It covers specialized competencies
such as; Lay brick/block for structure, plaster concrete/masonry surface and Install
pre-cast baluster and handrails. It also includes competencies in workplace
communication, team work, safety, use of hand tools, and housekeeping.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Trainees or students should possess the following requirements:
 Can communicate both orally and in written form
 Physically and mentally fit
 With good moral character
 Can perform basic mathematical computation and mensuration
 COURSE STRUCTURE:

BASIC COMPETENCIES
(18 HOURS)

UNIT OF MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES NOMINAL

COMPENTENCY HOURS
1.1. Participate in 1.1 Participating in 1.1.1. Obtain and convey 4 hours
workplace workplace workplace information
communication communication 1.1.2 Complete relevant work
related documents.
1.1.3 Participate in workplace
meeting and discussion.
2.2. Work in a team 2.1. Working in a 2.1.1 Describe and identify 4 hours
environment team team role and
environment responsibility in a team.
2.1.2 Describe work as a
team.
3. Practice career 3.1 Practicing 3.1.1 Integrate personal 6 hours
professionalism career objectives with
professionalism organizational goals
3.1.2 Set and meet work
priorities
3.1.3 Maintain professional
growth and development
4. Practice 4.1 Practicing 4.1.1 Identity hazards and 4 hours
occupational health occupational risks
and safety health and safety 4.1.2 Evaluate hazards and
risks
4.1.3 Control hazards and
risks
4.1.4 Maintain occupational
health and safety
awareness

COMMON COMPETENCIES
(24 hrs)

Units of Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal

 Competency Duration

1. Prepare 1.1 Preparing 1.1.1 Identify materials and tools 4 hours

construction construction applicable to a specific
materials and (heavy construction job.
tools equipment) 1.1.2 Request appropriate
materials and materials and tools.
tools. 1.1.3 Receive and inspect
materials.
2. Perform 2.1 Performing 2.1.1 Carry out measurements and 6 hours
mensuration mensuration calculations.
and calculation and 2.1.2 Select measuring
calculations instruments

3. Maintain tools 3.1 Maintaining 3.1.1 Check condition of tools and 4 hours
and equipment. tools and equipments.
equipment. 3.1.2 Perform basic preventive
maintenance
3.1.3 Store tools and equipment
4. Observe 4.1 . Observing 4.1.1 Identify, access, and 4 hours
procedures, procedures, interpret specification/
specifications and specifications manuals.
manuals of and manuals of 4.1.2 Apply information in manual
instructions instructions. 4.1.3 Store manuals.

5. Interpret 5.1 Interpreting 5.1.1 Analyze signs, symbols and 6 hours

technical drawings technical data.
and plans drawings and 5.1.2 Interpret technical drawings
plans and plans

CORE COMPETENCIES
(216 hours)
 UNITS OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION

1. Prepare Masonry 1.1 Preparing 1.1.1 Select materials, tools 20 hours

materials. masonry and equipment needed
materials in hauling and mixing
1.1.2 Haul materials;
1.1.3 Mix mortar/concrete.

2. Perform basic 2.1. Performing 2.1.1 Assist in re-bar 36 hours

masonry works basic masonry fabrication and
works installation.
2.1.2 Erect and dismantle
scaffolding (1.8 m and
below).
2.1.3 Assist in fabrication,
installation and stripping
of formworks.
2.1.4 Perform excavation and
backfilling/compaction.
2.1.5 Assist in concreting
works.
2.1.6 Perform housekeeping.
3. Lay brick/block 3.1 Laying 3.1.1 Prepare for laying 60 hours
for structure brick/block for brick/block for structure;
structure
3.1.2 Lay-out/establish
brick/block structure
location;
3.1.3 Perform laying
brick/block for structure;
3.1.4 Complete laying of
brick/block for structure.
4. Plaster wall 4.1 Plastering wall 4.1.1 Prepare 60 hours
surface surface concrete/masonry surfaces for
plastering;
4.1.2 Prepare for plastering
concrete/masonry surface;
4.1.3 Perform plastering work;
4.1.4 Complete plastering
 UNITS OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION

work.

5. Install pre-cast 5.1 Installing 5.1.1 Prepare for installing 40 hours

balusters and precast pre-cast balusters and
handrail balusters and handrails;
handrail
5.1.2 Perform pre-cast
balusters and handrails
installation;
5.1.3 Complete installation of
pre-cast balusters and
handrails

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Written and interview assessment

 Portfolio assessment
 Third party report
 Practical demonstration

COURSE DELIVERY:

 Group discussion and demonstration

 Modular/ self-paced
 Project based instruction
 OJT/ DTS

RESOURCES:

 Concrete blocks, bricks, pen, working plan

 Coarse aggregates, pail, shovel/spade
 mixing board, pointed trowel, reinforcement bars, water
 hammer, measuring tools, nails, lumber, hand saw, hack saw
 cement, nylon string, scaffolding, tie wire, wooden float, mortar box
 concrete nails, plumb bob, level hose, spirit level,
 batter board, guide post, common wire nail
 Wooden float, steel float, tie twister
 Report forms, checklist of tools and materials
 Steel brush, chipping hammer, cold chisel, broom
 Plan/blueprint, fine aggregates, foam/paint brush
 Bar bender, bar cutter
 Balusters/handrails, pencil, framing square, try square
TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS:

 Be a holder of B.S. Civil engineering or Industrial Education major in civil

technology.
 Must have at least 1-year job experience in industry or any civil related works
and teaching experience.
 A holder of NC II mason given by an accredited competency assessor.
 Must pass the required government examination such as, licensure
examination for teachers or board examination for civil engineer.
 Must be computer literate
 Physically and mentally fit
MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

BASIC COMPETENCIES

MASONRY NC II
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE
COMMUNICATION
MODULE TITLE: PARTICIPATING IN WORKPLACE
COMMUNICATION
MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module covers the knowledge, skills and
attitudes required to obtain, interpret and convey
information in response to workplace requirements.

SUGGESTED DURATION: 4 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information

LO2. Complete relevant work related documents.
LO3. Participate in workplace meeting and discussion.

LO1. OBTAIN AND CONVEY WORKPLACE INFORMATION

ASSESSMENT CONTENTS: CONDITIONS: METHODOLOGIES: ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA: METHODS:
1. Specific  Parts of The students/  Group discussion  Written test
relevant speech trainees must  Interaction  Practical/
information is  Sentence be provided  Lecture Performance
accessed from construction with the  Reportorial test
appropriate  Effective following:  Interview
sources. communication
2. Effective
questioning,  Writing
active listening materials
and speaking (pen &
skills are used paper)
to gather and  References
convey (books)
information.  Manuals
3. Appropriate
medium is
used to
transfer
information
and ideas.
4. Appropriate
non-verbal
communication
is used.
5. Appropriate
lines of
communication
with superiors
and colleagues
are identified
and followed.
6. Defined
workplace
procedures for
the location
and storage of
information are
used.
7. Personal
interaction is
carried out
clearly and
concisely.

LO2. COMPLETE RELEVANT WORK RELATED DOCUMENTS

ASSESSMENT CONTENTS: CONDITIONS: METHODOLOGIES: ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA: METHODS:
1. Ranges of  Basic The students/  Group  Written test
forms relating mathematics trainees must discussion  Practical/
to conditions of  Technical be provided  Interaction Performance
employment writing with the  Lecture test
are completed  Types of following:  Interview
accurately and forms
legibly.
2. Workplace  Paper
data is  pencils/ball
recorded on pen
standard  Reference
workplace books
forms and  Manuals
documents.
3. Basic
mathematical
process is
used for
routine
calculations.
4. Errors in
recording
information on
forms/
documents are
identified and
rectified.
5. Reporting
requirements
to superior are
completed
according to
enterprise
guidelines.

LO3. PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS

ASSESSMENT CONTENTS: CONDITIONS: METHODOLOGIES: ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA: METHODS:
1. Team  Sentence The students/  Group  Written test
meetings are construction trainees must be discussions  Practical/
attended on  Technical provided with the  Interaction Performanc
time. writing following:  Lecture e test
 Recording  Interview
2. Own
information
opinions are
clearly  Paper
expressed and  Pencils/ball
those of others pen
are listened to  References
without (books)
interruption.  Manuals

3. Meeting
inputs are
consistent with
the meeting
purpose and
established
protocols.
4. Workplace
interaction is
conducted in a
courteous
manner
appropriate to
cultural
background
and authority in
the enterprise
procedures.
5. Questions
about simple
routine
workplace
procedures
and matters
concerning
conditions of
employment
are asked and
responded.
6. Meeting
outcomes are
interpreted and
implemented..
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

MODULE TITLE : WORKING IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

UNIT CODE :5

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
required to relate in a work based environment.

NOMINAL DURATION : 4 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Describe and identify team role and responsibility in a team.

LO2. Describe work as a team.

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. DESCRIBE AND IDENTIFY TEAM ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN A TEAM

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Role and  Team role. The students/  Group  Written test
objective of  Relationshi trainees must be discussion/i  Observation
the team is p and provided with the nteraction  Simulation
identified. responsibilit following:  Case  Role playing
2. Team ies studies
parameters,  Role and  Standard  Simulation
relationships responsibilit operating
and ies with procedure
responsibiliti team (SOP) of
es are environmen workplace
identified. t.  Job procedures
3. Individual  Relationshi  Client/supplier
role and p within a instructions
responsibiliti team.  Quality
es within standards
team  Organizational
environment or external
are personnel
identified.
4. Roles and
responsibiliti
es of other
team
 members
are identified
and
recognized.
5. Reporting
relationships
within team
and external
to team are
identified.

LO2. DESCRIBE WORK AS A TEAM MEMBER

L Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Appropriate  Communication The students/  Group  Observatio
forms of process trainees must discussion/ n of work
communication  Team be provided interaction activities
and structure/team with the  Case study  Observatio
interactions roles following:  Simulation n through
are  Group planning  SOP of simulation
undertaken. and decision- workplace or role play
2. Appropriate making  Job  Case study
contributions procedures and
to complement  Organizatio scenarios.
team activities n or external
and objectives personnel
were made.
3. Reporting
using standard
operating
procedures
followed.
4. Development
of teamwork
plans based
from role team
were
contributed
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
MODULE TITLE : PRACTICING CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
UNIT CODE :5
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
in promoting career growth and advancement,
specifically, to integrate personal objectives with
organizational goals set and meet work priorities and
maintain professional growth and development.
NOMINAL DURATION : 6 hours
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II
SUMMARY OUTCOME :
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:

LO1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

LO2. Set and meet work priorities
LO3. Maintain professional growth and development

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. INTEGRATE PERSONAL OBJECTIVES WITH ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods
1. Personal growth  Personal The Students/  Interactive -  Role play
and work plans development- trainees must be lecture  Interview
towards social aspects: provided with the  Simulation  Written
improving the intra and following:  Demonstration examination
qualifications interpersonal  Self-paced
set for development  Workplace instruction
professionalism  Organizational  Code of
are evident. goals ethics
2. Intra and  Personal  Organizational
interpersonal hygiene and goals
relationship in practices  Handouts and
the course of  Code of Personal
managing ethics development-
oneself based social aspects
on  CD’s, VHS
performance tapes,
evaluation is transparencies
maintained.
3. Commitment to
the
organization
 and its goal is
demonstrated
in the
performance of
duties.
4. Practice of
appropriate
personal
hygiene is
observed.
5. Job targets
within key
result areas are
attained.

LO2. SET AND MEET WORK PRIORITIES

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Competing  Organizational The  Interactive  Role play
demands to key result areas student/trainees lecture  Interview
achieve (KRA) must be provided  Group  Written
personal,  Work values with the following: discussion examination
team and and ethical  Structured
organizational standards  Handouts on activity
goals and  Company  Organizational  Demonstration
objectives are policies on the KRA
prioritized. use and  Work values
2. Resources maintenance of and ethics
are utilized equipment  Company
efficiently and policies and
effectively to standards
manage work  Sample job
priorities and targets
commitments.  Learning
3. Practices and guides
economic use
 CD’s, VHS
and
tapes,
maintenance
transparencies
of equipment
and facilities
are followed
as per
established
procedures.
4. Job targets
within key
result areas
are attained.
 LO3. MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Training and  Qualification The student/  Interactive  Demonstration
career standards trainees must lecture  Interview
opportunities  Gender and be provided with  Film viewing  Written
relevant to the development the following:  Role examination
job (GAD) play/simulati
requirements sensitivity  Quality on
are identified  Professionali standards  Group
and availed. sm in the  GAD discussion
2. Licenses workplace handouts
and/or  List of  CD’s, VHS
certifications professional tapes on
according to licenses professionali
the sm in the
requirements workplace
of the  Professional
qualifications licenses
are acquired samples
and
maintained
3.Fundamental
rights at work
including
gender
sensitivity are
manifested/
observed
4. Training and
career
opportunities
based on the
requirements
of industry are
completed and
updated.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES

MODULE TITLE : PRACTICING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND

SAFETY PROCEDURES
UNIT CODE :5

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to comply with the regulatory and
organizational requirements for occupational health and
safety such as identifying, evaluating and maintaining
occupational health and safety (OHS) awareness.

NOMINAL DURATION : 4hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Identity hazards and risks

LO2. Evaluate hazards and risks
LO3. Control hazards and risks
LO4. Maintain occupational health and safety awareness

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. IDENTIFY HAZARDS AND RISKS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Workplace  Hazards and The student/  Interactive  Situation
hazards and risks risks trainees must lecture analysis
are identified and identification be provided with  Simulation  Interview
clearly explained. and control the following:  Symposium  Practical
2. Hazards/risks  Organization  Group examination
and its al safety and  Workplace dynamics  Written
corresponding health  Personal examination
indicators are protocol protective
identified in with  Threshold equipment
the company limit value (PPE)
procedures. (TLV)  Learning
3. Contingency  OHS guides
measures are indicators  Hand-outs
recognized and  Organization
established in al safety and
accordance with health
organizational protocol
procedures.  OHS
 indicators
 Threshold
limit value
 Hazards/risk
identification
and control
 CD’s, VHS
tapes,
transparenci
es

LO2. EVALUATE HAZARDS AND RISKS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Terms of  TLV table The student/  Interactive  Interview
maximum  Philippine trainees must lecture  Written
tolerable OHS be provided  Situation examination
limits are standards with the analysis  Simulation
identified  Effects of following:  Symposium
based on hazards in  Film viewing
threshold the  Handouts  Group
limit values workplace on dynamics
(TLV)  Ergonomics  Philippine
2. Effects of  ECC OHS
hazards are Regulations standards
determined.  Effects of
3. OHS hazards in
issues and the
concerns are workplace
identified in  Ergonomics
accordance  ECC
with regulations
workplace  TLV table
requirements
 CD’s, VHS
and relevant
tapes,
workplace
transparenc
OHS
ies
legislation.
LO3. CONTROL HAZARDS AND RISKS
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. OHS  Safety The student/trainees  Interactive  Written
procedures for regulations must be provided lecture examination
controlling  Clean air act with the following:  Symposium  Interview
hazards and  Electrical  Film viewing
risk are strictly and fire  Handouts on  Group
followed. safety code  Safety dynamics
2. Procedures  Waste regulations  Self-paced
in dealing with management  Clean air act instruction
workplace  Disaster  Electrical and
accidents, fire preparedness fire safety code
and and  Waste
emergencies management management
are followed in  Contingency  Disaster
accordance measures preparedness
with the and and
organization’s procedures management
OHS policies.  Contingency
3. Personal measures and
protective procedures
equipment
 OHS personal
(PPE) is
records
correctly used
 PPE
in accordance
with  CD’s, VHS
organization’s tapes,
OHS transparencies
procedures and
practices.
4. Procedures
in providing
appropriate
assistance in
the event of
workplace
emergencies
are identified in
line with the
established
organizational
protocol.
 LO4. MAINTAIN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Procedures  Operational The student/trainees  Interactive  Demonstration
in emergency health and must be provided lecture  Interview
related drill are safety with the following:  Simulation  Written
strictly followed procedure,  Symposium examination
in line with the practices and  Workplace  Film viewing
established regulations  PPE  Group
organization  Emergency-  OHS personal dynamics
guidelines and related drills records
procedures. and training  CD’s, VHS
2. OHS tapes,
personal transparencies
records are  Health record
filled up in
accordance
with workplace
requirements.
3. PPE are
maintained in
line with
organization
guidelines and
procedures.
MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

COMMON COMPETENCIES

MASONRY NC II
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PREPARE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND
TOOLS

M ODULE TITLE : PREPARING CONSTRUCTION (HEAVY EQUIPMENT)

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

UNIT CODE :A

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
on identifying, requesting and receiving construction
materials and tools based on the required performance
standards.
NOMINAL DURATION : 4 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOME :

Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:

LO1. Identify materials and tools applicable to a specific construction job.

LO2. Request appropriate materials and tools.
LO3. Receive and inspect materials.

LO1. IDENTIFY MATHEMATICAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO SOLVE

PROBLEMS
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Tools and  Types and The student/  Lecture-  Direct
materials are uses of trainees must be demonstration observation
identified as per construction provided with the  Self-paced  Written
job requirements materials following: instruction test/
2. Tools are and tools  Group questioning
classified  Description  Workplace discussion
according to its of materials location  PowerPoint
function as per and tools  Materials relevant presentation
job  Listing of to the unit of
requirements. materials as competency
3. Materials are per  Materials and
classified company tools
according to its standards.  Materials and
uses to a specific tools different
construction brand names,
project. size, capacity and
4. Tools and kind of application.
materials are  Handouts/
selected as per Instructional Materials
job requirement.
LO2. REQUEST APPROPRIATE MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Needed  Different The  Lecture-  Oral
materials and forms student/trainees demonstratio questioning
tools listed  Job order must be n  Direct
as per job slip provided with  Self-paced observation
requirement.  Tools and the following: instruction  Written
2. Materials and materials  Sample of  Group test
tools are requisition company discussion
requested slip standard in
according to  Borrower’s tools and
the list slip materials
prepared.  Requisition requisition.
3. Requests are procedures  Job order
done as per form
company’s  Requisition
standard slip
operating  Borrowers
procedures slip
(SOP)  Handouts/
4. Materials and Instructional
tools are materials
substituted
and provided
unavailable
without
sacrificing
cost and
quality of
work.

LO3. RECEIVE AND INSPECT MATERIALS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Received and  Procedures in The student/  Lecture-  Oral
inspected receiving trainees must be demonstration questioning
materials and tools and provided with the  Self-paced  Direct
tools as per materials following: instruction observation
quantity and  Proper  Sample of  Group  Written test
specification inspection of company discussion
based on tools and standard in
requisition. materials tools and
2. Tools and received. materials in
materials are  Proper receiving
checked for handling of materials.
damages and tools and  Inspection
manufacturing materials. checklist
defects.  Materials
3. Materials and handling
tools received safety devices
are handled  Inventory
with form
appropriate handouts/instr
safety devices. uctional
4. Materials and materials
tools are set
aside to
appropriate
location
nearest to the
workplace.
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM MENSURATIONS AND CALCULATIONS
MODULE TITLE : PERFORM MENSURATIONS AND CALCULATIONS
UNIT CODE :A

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
on identifying, and measuring objects based on the
required performance standards.
NOMINAL DURATION : 4hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Carry out measurements and calculations.

LO2. Select measuring instruments.

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. CARRY OUT MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Calculation  Trade The students/  Lecture-  Oral
needed to mathematics/ learners must demonstratio questioning
complete work mensuration be provided with n  Direct
tasks are  Four fundamental the following:  Self-paced observation
performed operation instruction  Written
using the four  Kinds of  Classroom  Group test
basic process measurement for discussion
of addition (+),  Dimensions discussion
subtraction (-),  Ratio and  Workplace
multiplication proportion location
(x) and  Trigonometric  Problems to
division (/) functions solve
including but  Measuring
 Algebraic
not limited to: instruments
equations
trigonometric  Instructional
 Fractions,
functions, materials
percentage and
algebraic relevant to
decimals
computations. the propose
2. Calculations  Conversion
activity.
involving
fractions,
percentages
and mixed
numbers are
used to
complete
workplace
 tasks
3. Numerical
computations
are self-
checked and
corrected for
accuracy.
4. Accurate
measurement
s are obtained
according to
job
requirements.
5. Identified and
converted
systems of
measurement
according to
job
requirements.
6. Measured
work pieces
according to
job
requirements.

LO2. SELECT MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Object or  Visualizing The student/  Actual  Actual
component to be objects and trainees must demonstratio demonstration
measured are shapes be provided n  Direct
identified, specifically with the  Classroom observation
classified and geometric following: discussions  Written
interpreted shapes. test/questionin
according to the  Interpreting  Classroom g
appropriate Formulas for
regular geometric for discussion
shape. volume,  Workplace
2. Measuring areas, Location
tools are and  Problems
selected/identifie perimeters to solve
d as per object to of plane  Measuring
be measured or and instruments
job requirements geometric 
3. Correct figures. Instructiona
specifications are  Measuring l materials
obtained from Instruments relevant to
relevant sources. / the propose
4. Measuring Measuring activity.
instruments are Tools
selected  Proper
according to job handling of
requirements. measuring
5. Alternative instruments
measuring tools
are used without
sacrificing cost
and quality of
work.
6. Measurements
are obtained
according to job
requirements.
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
MODULE TITLE : MAINTAINING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
UNIT CODE : A

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
on checking condition, performing preventive
maintenance and storing of tools and equipment based
on the required performance standard.

NOMINAL DURATION : 3 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME : Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees

will be able to:

LO1. Check condition of tools and equipment’s.

LO2. Perform basic preventive maintenance
LO3. Store tools and equipment.

LO2. SELECT MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Tools and  Types of The student/  Lecture-  Oral
equipment are Tools and trainees must demonstration questioning
identified according Equipment’ be provided with  Self-paced  Direct
to s the following: instruction observation
classification/specifi  Classificatio  Group  Written test
cation and job n of  Classroom discussion
requirements. functional for
2. Non-functional and non- discussion
tools and equipment functional  Workplace
are segregated and tools Location
labeled according to  Uses of  Tools and
classification Personal equipment
3. Safety of tools Protective related to the
and equipment are Equipment ff:
observed in (PPE).  Heavy
accordance with equipment
manufacturer’s tools for
instructions repair
4. Conditions of  Measuring
PPE are checked in instruments/e
accordance with quipment’s
manufacturer’s  Instructional
instructions.
 materials
 Handouts
 PowerPoint
presentations

LO3. STORE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Inventory of tools,  Inventory of The student/  Demonstration  Practical
instruments, and tools and trainees must  Classroom examinatio
equipment are equipment be provided with discussions n
conducted and  Tools and the following:  Direct
recorded as per equipment observation
company practices. handling  Classroom  Written
2. Tools are  Tool safe- for test/questio
inspected, and keeping/sto discussion ning
replaced after use. rage  Handouts/
3. Tools and instructional
equipment are materials
stored safely in  Workplace
accordance with location/tool
manufacturer’s room
specifications or  Rack
company  Tool box
procedures.  Forms
o Requisition
slip
o Inventory
form
o Inspection
form

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : OBSERVE PROCEDURES, SPECIFICATIONS

 AND MANUALS OF INSTRUCTIONS

MODULE TITLE : OBSERVE PROCEDURES, SPECIFICATIONS

AND MANUALS OF INSTRUCTIONS

MODULE DESCRIPTION : This module covers the knowledge, skills and

attitudes on identifying, interpreting, applying
services to specifications and manuals and storing
manuals.

NOMINAL DURATION : 3 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module the trainees/student should be able to:

LO1. Identify, access, and interpret specification/manuals.

LO2. Apply information in manual.
LO3. Store manuals.

LO1. IDENTIFY, ACCESS, AND INTERPRET SPECIFICATION/MANUALS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1 Manuals are  Types of The student/  Classroom  Practical
identified and manuals trainees must discussions examination
accessed as per used in be provided with /Lecture  Written
job requirements. construction the following:  Self-paced test/questioning
2. Version and sector  Oral
date of manual are  Different  Classroom examination
checked to ensure types of for
that correct symbols. discussion
specification and  Accessing  Manuals/
procedures are information catalogues
identified. and data. relative to
3. Relevant construction
sections, chapters sector.
of  Instructional
specifications/man materials
uals are located in
relation to the work
to be conducted.
4. Information and
procedure in the
manual are
interpreted in
accordance with
industry practices.
LO2. APPLY INFORMATION IN MANUAL
 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1 Work steps  Manual/ The student/  Demonstration  Practical
are correctly specification trainees must  Classroom examination
identified in application. be provided with discussions  Written
accordance with  Interpreting the following:  Self-paced test/questioning
manufacturer’s specifications  Oral
specification.  Classroom examination
2. Manual data for
are applied discussion
according to the  Manuals
given task.  Workplace
3. Adjustments location
are interpreted  Measuring
in accordance instruments
with information  Instructional
contained on materials
the manual or
specifications.

LO3. STORE MANUAL

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1 Manual or  Manual The student/  Demonstration  Practical
specification is handling trainees must  Classroom examination
stored be provided with discussions  Direct
appropriately to the following:  Self-paced observation
prevent  Written
damage, ready  Classroom test/questioning.
access and for
updating of discussion
information  Manuals
when required  Store
in accordance rooms/library
with company  Instructional
requirements. materials

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND

 PLANS

MODULE TITLE : INTERPRETING TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND

PLANS

MODULE DESCRIPTION : This module covers the knowledge, skills and

attitudes on analyzing and interpreting symbols,
data and work plan based on the required
performance standard.

NOMINAL DURATION : 4 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module the trainees/student should be able to:

LO1. Analyze signs, symbols and data.

LO2. Interpret technical drawings and plans

LO1. ANALYZE SIGNS, SYMBOLS AND DATA

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1 Sign,  Drawing The student/  Demonstrati  Practical
symbols, and symbols and trainees must on examination
data are signs be provided  Classroom  Direct
identified  Trade with the discussions observation
according to job mathematics following:  Self-paced  Written
specifications. test/questioning.
2. Sign, symbols  Classroom
and data are for
determined discussion
according to  Workplace
classification or location
as appropriate  Measuring
in drawing. instruments
 Blueprints
of plan
 Electrical
 Mechanical
 Instructional
materials

LO2. INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND PLANS

 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1 Necessary  Basic The student/  Demonstration  Practical
tools, materials technical trainees must  Classroom examination
and equipment drawing be provided discussions  Direct
are identified  Technical with the  Self-paced observation
according to the plans and following:  Written
plan. schematic test/questioning
2. Components, diagram  Classroom .
assemblies or  Symbols and for
object are abbreviations discussion
recognized as  Workplace
per job location
requirement.  Measuring
3. Dimensions instruments
and  Blueprints
specification are of plan
identified  Electrical
according to job  Mechanical
requirements.
 Instructional
materials
 MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

CORE COMPETENCIES

MASONRY NC II

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PEPARE MASONRY MATERIALS

 MODULE TITLE : PREPARING MASONRY MATERIALS
UNIT CODE : H

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
in hauling materials and mixing mortars/concrete.

NOMINALDURATION : 20 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES :

Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:

LO1. Select materials, tools and equipment needed in hauling and mixing
LO2. Haul materials;
LO3. Mix mortar/concrete.

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. SELECT MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED IN HAULING AND

MIXING
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Quantity  Types of The student/
and quality of concrete trainee’s must  Demonstratio  Practical
material to be blocks, bricks, be provided n examination
hauled is cement and with the  Classroom  Direct
determined aggregates following: discussions observation
according to  Types of  Written
the work mixture  Aggregates test/questionin
instruction.  Types of  Form works g
2. Quantity masonry  Blocks
and quality of anchors, ties  Scaffoldings
materials to be and  Bricks
used are reinforcement  Masonry
placed in s. anchors
designated  Form works  Cement
area. and platforms.  Tie wire
3. Quantity 
and quality of  Reinforcemen
Scaffoldings ts
tools and construction
equipment  Manuals,
elements and codes and
used in materials.
hauling are specifications
 Properties of of masonry
identified and masonry
selected materials
materials  Water
according to  Filling-up of
work  Wheel barrow
forms
requirements.  Pail
 Mixture and
4. Quantity  Shovel
proportion
and type of  Measuring
materials and box
tools/equipme  Sieve
nt used in  Drum
mixing are
identified
according to
work
requirements.

LO2. HAUL MATERIALS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Appropriate  types and uses Students/  Demonstration  Practical
personal protective of hauling tools, trainees must  Classroom examination
equipment (PPE) equipment and be provided with discussions  Direct
are used and PPE the following: observation
demonstrated  procedures in  Written
according to job handling  Helmet, test/question
requirements. construction safety shoes, ing
2. Availability and materials proper
serviceability of  storage of uniform,
appropriate construction gloves, dust
hauling equipment materials masks,
are checked and safety
specified. glasses.
3. Materials are  Buggy,
hauled based on wheel
work schedule as barrow,
specified. pallet, pallet
4. Required track, pail,
materials are measuring
stockpiled base on box,
instruction shovel/spade
5. Safe handling of ,
materials, tools
and equipment are
observed.
6. Instructions,
safety signs and
symbols are
properly
interpreted and
followed.
7. Quantity and
type of materials
are hauled and
delivered timely.
 LO3. MIX MORTAR/CONCRETE
L Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Mixing  Mixing Students/  Group  interview
tools and proportions of trainees must be discussion  Practical
equipment to concrete/mortar. provided with and demonstratio
be used are  Uses and the following: demonstration n
checked proper handling  One bagger  Modular/ self-
according to of mixing tools concrete paced
job and equipment. mixer  Project
requirements.  Mixing board based
2. Concrete  instruction
or mortar mix Shovel/spade  OJT / DTS
and quantity  Pails
are delivered  Water
according to storage/drum
the  Fresh water
instruction.
 Cement
3. Concrete
 Aggregates
or mortar is
(sand and
mixed
gravel)
according to
specified  Measuring
proportion box
and
consistency /
workability.
4. Proper
handling and
use of mixing
tools and
equipment
are observed.
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM BASIC MASONRY WORK
MODULE TITLE : PERFORMING BASIC MASONRY WORK
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module deals with knowledge, skills and
attitudes in assisting masonry work
(scaffolding, re-bars and formworks).
NOMINAL DURATION : 36 hours
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module, the trainee/students should be able to:
LO1. Assist in re-bar fabrication and installation.
LO2. Erect and dismantle scaffolding (1.8 m and below).
LO3. Assist in fabrication, installation and stripping of formworks.
LO4. Perform excavation and backfilling/compaction.
LO5. Assist in concreting works.
LO6. Perform housekeeping.

LO1. ASSIST IN RE-BAR FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION

L Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Steel bars  Classification Students/trainees  Group  Interview
are identified, of masonry must be provided discussion  Practical
measured, cut anchors, ties with the following: and demonstratio
and bent as and demonstration n
required. reinforcements  Tie wire  Modular/ self
2. Cut and ,  Reinforcement paced
bent steel  Fabrication bars  Project
bars are procedures of  Bar cutter based
segregated reinforcement  Hacksaw with instruction
according to bars blade  OJT/ DTS
steel types  Properties of  Bender
and sizes. metal  Tie twister
3. Steel bars  Corrosion  Pull-push rule
are fabricated  Composition
as wall of metals
footing,  Thermal
stiffener, expansion of
columns and materials
lintel beams in  Basic
accordance operations
with the re-bar  Linear
cutting and measurements
bending  Conversion of
schedule. units
4. Mason II is  Angles
assisted for  Fractions
installing  Decimals
fabricated
 Following oral
steel bars.
and written
5. Ability to
instructions
produce the
required
quantity and
quality of steel
bars are
demonstrated.

LO2. ERECT AND DISMANTLE SCAFFOLDINGS (1.8 M AND BELOW)

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Components  Components The student’s/  Group  Interview
of scaffolding of trainees must discussion  Practical
are checked steel/wooden be provided and demonstratio
and verified scaffoldings. with the demonstratio n
based on job  Advantages following: n
requirements. and  Modular /
2. Scaffolding is disadvantages  Steel self-paced
erected in of scaffoldings  Project
accordance steel/wooden with based
with safety scaffoldings. complete instruction
practices.  Procedures in accessories  OJT / DTS
3. Scaffolding is erecting and  Wooden
dismantled in dismantling scaffolding
accordance scaffoldings. (lumber and
with safety  Scaffolding nails)
practices. safety  Claw
4. Components practices hammer/cla
are  Safekeeping w bar
inventoried of scaffoldings  Wrenches
and returned  Characteristic  Personal
to stockpile s of steel and protective
area based lumber equipment
on company (PPE)
 Equilibrium of
rules and  Rope and
forces
procedures. pulley
 Linear
5. Ability in
measurement
 installing and s
dismantling  Mensuration
the required  Conversion of
scaffold units
based on  Fractions
standard  Receiving
safety and
practices is responding to
demonstrated workplace
. communicatio
6. Rules on safe n
erection, use  Preparing
and inventory
dismantling of reports
scaffolds (1.8
m and below)
are properly
followed.
7. Ability to use
PPE
appropriately
is
demonstrated
.

LO3. ASSIST IN FABRICATION, INSTALLATION AND STRIPPING OF

FORMWORKS
L Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Formwork  Types, parts, Students/  Group  interview
materials are shape and uses trainees must discussion  Practical
identified, of formworks be provided with and demonstratio
measured, cut  Proper the following: demonstration n
and fabricated stockpiling of  Plywood  Modular/ self-
as required. formworks  Tie rod paced
2. Cut  Formwork  Wrenches  Project
materials are fabrication  Rough based
segregated procedures lumber instruction
according to  Techniques in  Rope  OJT/ DTS
size. installing  Nails
3. Mason II is formworks  Shoring
assisted in  Procedures in  Tie wire
fabricating stripping
materials into  Scaffolding
formworks  Claw bar
forms or  Formworks
stiffener  Stakes
preservation  Lubricants
columns and
 Properties of  Claw
lintel beams.
metal hammer
4. Mason II is
 Corrosion
 assisted in  Composition of  Steel forms
installing metals  Pulley
formworks.  Basic  Bolts and
5. Formworks operations nuts
are stripped  Linear  PPE
for future use. measurements
6. Ability to  Conversion of
produce the units
required  Fractions and
quality and decimal
quantity of  Following oral
fabricated and written
formworks instructions
through
correct cutting
of formwork
materials is
demonstrated
.

LO4. PERFORM EXCAVATION AND BASIC FILLING/COMPACTION

L Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Excavation  Procedures in Students/  Group  interview
work is excavating and trainees must discussion  Practical
performed backfilling be provided with and demonstratio
based on job  Types of soil the following: demonstration n
specifications.  Excavation  PPE  Modular/ self-
2. Excavated tools and their  Spade and paced
portion is uses shovel  Project
filled with  Types of filling  Digging bar based
gravel base materials  Plumb bob instruction
coarse. 3.  Characteristics  Spirit level  OJT/ DTS
Backfilling of soil  Framing
and  Types and square
compaction composition of  Pull-push
are performed soil rule
after
 Layers of soil  Pail
concreting of
 Linear  Compactor
wall footing
measurements  Wheelbarrow
and blocks
had been  Mensuration
installed up to  Reading scales
ground level.  Receiving and
4. Ability to responding to
excavate workplace
according to communication
the required
width and
 depth is
demonstrated
.

LO5. ASSIST IN CONCRETING WORK

L Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Mason III is  Slump test Students/  Group  interview
assisted in requirements trainees must discussion  Practical
concreting wall  Concrete be provided and demonstratio
footing, pouring with the demonstration n
stiffener, procedure following:  Modular/ self-
columns and  Curing of  PPE paced
lintel beams concrete and  Spade and  Project
based on line mortar shovel based
and grade.  Breaking  Pail instruction
2.Consolidatio strength  Rope and  OJT/ DTS
n of concrete  Properties of pulley
by vibration is concrete  Wheelbarrow
performed.  Thermal  Slump cone
3. Ability to expansion of  Curing
produce materials compound
concrete that
 Ratio and  Sprayer
conforms with
proportion  Concrete
the quality
 Interpretation vibrator
requirement is
and conversion
observed.
of units
 Verbal/non-
verbal
communication

LO6. PERFORM HOUSEKEEPING

L Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Materials  5S of good Students/  Group  interview
such as housekeeping trainees must be discussion  Practical
excess re-  methods of provided with the and demonstratio
bars, proper waste following: demonstration n
scaffoldings disposal  Rake  Modular/ self-
and  wastes and  Dust pan paced
formworks are pollution  Stock room  Project
recovered  basic four  Water based
and fundamental  Brooms instruction
stockpiled operations  Soap  OJT/ DTS
according to  filling-up  Rags
company forms  Mop
rules and  reporting  Trash
procedures. can/waste
2. Wastage box
and  Lubricants
unnecessary  Scraper
reworks are
avoided by
providing
protection on
flooring during
concrete
hollow
blocks/bricks
laying and
plastering.
3. Wastage
and
unnecessary
repair on
flooring is
avoided by
using mixing
board during
manual
mixing.
4. Workplace
is cleaned
and cleared of
any
obstruction
and hazards
before, during
and
afterward. 5.
Tools,
equipment
and other
materials are
cleaned after
use.
6. 5‘S of
Good
Housekeepin
g (GHK) is
performed
and practiced.
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LAY BRICK/BLOCK FOR STRUCTURE
MODULE TITLE : LAYING BRICK/BLOCK FOR STRUCTURE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and
attitudes in laying brick/block for structure. It
includes preparing materials, tools and
equipment, establishing brick/block structure
location and performing brick/block laying.
NOMINAL DURATION : 60 hours
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module, the trainee/students should be able to:
LO1. Prepare for laying brick/block for structure;
LO2. Lay-out/establish brick/block structure location;
LO3. Perform laying brick/block for structure;
LO4. Complete laying of brick/block for structure.

LO1. PREPARE FOR LAYING BRICK/BLOCK FOR STRUCTURE

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Plans as per  Classification of Students/  Group  Interview
job work plans trainees must be discussion  Practical
requirement  Interpretation provided with the and demonstration
are read and of work plans following: demonstration
interpreted.  Brick/block  Concrete  Modular/ self-
2. Materials, tools laying tools and blocks Lumber paced
and equipment equipment  Bricks  Project based
are selected  Proper storing  Hand saw instruction
and prepared of materials  Pen  OJT/ DTS
consistent with  Composition of  Bar bender
job bricks/block  Working plan
requirements.  Characteristic  Bar cutter
3. Materials are of soils  Aggregates
properly  Effects of heat  Cements
stored/stockpil  Basic  Pail
ed and freed operations  Mixing board
from foreign  Mensuration  Scaffolding
matters.  Ratio and  Tie wire
proportion 
 Preparing, Reinforcement
reading and bars
interpreting  Wooden float
work plans  Water
 Mortar box
 Hammer
 Measuring
tools
 Plumb bob
 Nails
 Spirit
level/hose
 Shovel
 Nylon string
 Pointed
trowel

LO2. LAY-OUT/ESTABLISH BRICK/BLOCK STRUCTURE LOCATION

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Reference  Reference The students/  Group  Interview
building lines are building lines trainees must be discussion and  Practical
correctly  Brick/block provided with the demonstration demonstration
identified/ laying following:  Modular/ self-
located as per tolerances  Nylon string paced
job  Proper  Measuring  Project based
requirements. 2. housekeeping tools instruction
Location of practices  Claw hammer  OJT/ DTS
brick/block  Basic structural  Concrete nails
structure based bonds and  Plumb bob
on reference Joints  Scaffoldings
building lines is  Classification of  Level hose
established concrete  Spirit level
using batter masonry units
board at ±3 mm  Geographical  Batter board
tolerance for  Guide post
orientation  Common wire
proper
 Topographical nail
alignment,
conditions
squareness and
 Mensuration
dimension. 3.
Lay-out of  Basic
brick/block operations
structure is  Reading and
correctly marked interpreting
as per job graphs and
requirements. 4. conversion
Bricks and tables
concrete block  Receiving and
laid on the line at responding to
minimum workplace
allowance at communication
1/16 in (2 mm).
LO3. PERFORM LAYING BRICK/BLOCK FOR STRUCTURE
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Appropriate  Selection and The students/  Modular  Observation
PPE is selected use of trainees must be  Demonstration and oral
and used in line appropriate provided with the of practical questioning
with job PPE. following: skills  Demonstration
requirements.  Procedures in  Concrete  Project-based  Project method
2.Horizontal/ installing blocks/bricks instruction  Written test
vertical guide for horizontal/vertic  Pointed  Dualized
brick/block is al guide for trowel
installed brick/block  Cement
according to job  Reinforcement  Wooden float
specification. bars/dowel  Aggregates
3. Reinforcing Sizes  Water
bar/dowel is  Brick/block  Pail
installed laying  Reinforcement
according procedures bars
required to job  OHS
specifications.  Mixing board
regulations  Tie wire
4. Mortars are  Geographical
spread on the  Shovel/spade
orientation  mortar box
base/edge of
 Mensuration  Tie twister
brick/block
 Basic  Spirit level
mortar according
operations
to job
specifications.  Reading and
5. Bricks/blocks interpreting
are graphs and
positioned/laid tables
according to  Receiving and
design/specificati responding to
ons/locations. workplace
6. Constant communication
checking of
plumbness is
done during
brick/block
laying.
7. Formworks
are installed in
accordance with
building plan.
8. Cast-in place
concrete
structures are
constructed
according to
design and job
specifications.
9. Work site is
cleaned and kept
in safe state in
line with OHS
Regulations.
10.Unexpected
situations are
responded
accordingly.

LO4. COMPLETE LAYING OF BRICK/BLOCK FOR STRUCTURE

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Final checks  Standard The students/  Modular  Observation
are made with operating trainees must be  Demonstration and oral
the foreman to procedures provided with the of practical questioning
ensure that  Proper following: skills  Demonstration
works conform housekeeping  Report forms  Small group  Project method
with instructions practices  Checklist of discussion  Written test
and to  Recycling tools and  Project-based
requirements.  Basic materials instruction
2. Tools, operations  Dualized
equipment and
any surplus
resources and
materials are
checked in
accordance with
established
procedures.
3. Work area is
maintained as to
cleanliness and
safety.
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PLASTER CONCRETE/MASONRY SURFACE
MODULE TITLE : PLASTERING CONCRETE/MASONRY SURFACE UNIT
CODE : A
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit of competency covers the knowledge, skills and
attitudes in plastering concrete/masonry surface. It
includes interpreting plans, preparing materials, tools,
and equipment and performing plastering work.

NOMINAL DURATION : 60 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOME :
Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Prepare concrete/masonry surfaces for plastering;

LO2. Prepare for plastering concrete/masonry surface;
LO3. Perform plastering work;
LO4. Complete plastering work.

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1 PREPARE CONCRETE/MASONRY SURFACES FOR PLASTERING

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Materials,  Preparation  Modular  Observation
tools and and selection The students/  Demonstratio and oral questioning
equipment of materials, trainees must be n of practical  Demonstration
are selected tools and provided with the skills  Project method
and prepared equipment following:  Small group  Written test
in line with  Preparation of discussion
job wall surface  Steel brush  Project-
requirements for plastering  Claw hammer based
2. Wall surface  Composition  Concrete nails instruction
preparation and properties  Water  Dualized
is performed of  Scaffolding
according to concrete/maso  Chipping
established nry materials hammer/cold
plastering  Climatic chisel
procedures. conditions  Broom
Located in  Basic
relation to operations
the work to  Mensuration
be  Conversion of
performed. units
 Receiving and
responding to
workplace
communicatio
n

LO2. PREPARE FOR PLASTERING CONCRETE/MASONRY SURFACE

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Plans and  Interpretation The students/  Modular  Observation
details are of plans and trainees must be  Demonstration and oral
interpreted as details provided with the of practical questioning
per job  Selection and following: skills  Demonstration
requirements. preparation of  Small group  Project
2. Materials, materials and  Plan/blue print discussion method
tools, tools for  Cement  Project-based  Written test
equipment are plastering  Fine instruction
selected and  Mixing aggregates  Dualized
prepared in proportion of  Water
line with job plaster mortar  Pointed
requirements.  Proper storing trowel
3. Materials of materials  Shovel/spade
are properly  Texture of  Mixing board
stored/ concrete and  Wooden float
stockpiled at masonry
designated  Nylon string
surfaces
workplace and  Interpretation  Scaffolding
must be free  Concrete
of plans and nails
from any details
foreign  Steel float
 Mensuration  Foam/paint
matters.
 Receiving and brush
4. Ability to
responding to
produce
workplace
correct
communicatio
proportion of
n
plastering
materials
according to
job
requirements
is
demonstrated.

LO3. PERFORM PLASTERING WORK

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Limits of  Procedures of The students/  Modular  Observation
plastering are plastering trainees must be  Demonstration and oral
determined to  Plastering provided with the of practical questioning
establish techniques following: skills  Demonstration
required  OHS  Small group  Project
thickness, regulations  Trowel discussion method
plumbness,  Climatic  Spirit level  Project-based  Written test
squareness, conditions  Wooden float instruction
levelness and  Health  Plumb bob  Dualized
alignment of hazards  Water
structure.  Recycling  Concrete nails
2. Plastering
 Waste and  Shovel/spade
wall is
pollution  Claw hammer
performed
 Linear  Nylon string
according to
measurements  Mixing board
job
requirements.  Mensuration  Scaffolding
3. Distribution  Receiving and  Foam/paint
of responding to brush
mortar/coating workplace  Mortar
is applied on communication
the wall
surface
evenly.
4. Approved
PPE is
selected and
used in line
with job
requirements.
5. Work site is
cleaned and
kept in safe
state in
accordance
with OHS
Regulations.
6. Ability to
produce
quality
plastering
work is
demonstrated.

LO4. COMPLETE PLASTERING WORK

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Plastering  Standard The students/  Small group  Practical
concrete operating trainees must be discussion demonstration
masonry procedures provided with the  Demonstration of skills
surface is  Proper following:  Dualized  Written test
completed housekeeping training  Portfolio
according to practices  Report forms  Modular assessment
job  Masonry  Checklist of  Interview
specification. materials tools and
2. Immediate preservation materials
superior is  Recycling
informed upon  Basic
completion of calculations
work for final  Mensuration’s
checking.
 Filling-up
3. Tools,
forms
equipment
 Reporting
and any
surplus
resources and
materials are
checked and
monitored in
accordance
with
established
procedures. 4.
Work area is
maintained of
its cleanliness
and safety.
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY : INSTALL PRE-CAST BALUSTERS AND HANDRAIL

MODULE TITLE : INSTALLING PRE-CAST BALUSTERS AND

HANDRAILS

UNIT CODE :A

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
in installing pre-cast balusters and handrails.

NOMINAL DURATION : 40 hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

SUMMARY OUTCOME :
Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:

LO1. Prepare for installing pre-cast balusters and handrails;

LO2. Perform pre-cast balusters and handrails installation;
LO3. Complete installation of pre-cast balusters and handrails.

Details of learning Outcomes:

LO1. PREPARE FOR INSTALLING PRE-CAST BALUSTERS AND HANDRAILS

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Plans and  Interpretation The students/  Modular  Observation
details are of Plans and trainees must be  Demonstratio and oral
interpreted Details provided with the n of practical questioning
as per job  Preparing and following: skills  Demonstratio
requirement. Selecting  Small group n
2. Materials, Materials  Plans/blueprints discussion  Project
tools and Tools and  Water  Project- method
equipment Equipment  Cement based  Written test
are prepared  Proper  Foam instruction
and selected Storing of  Balusters/  Dualized
consistent Materials Handrails
with job  Mixing  Pencil
requirements Proportion of  Fine aggregates
. 3. Materials Materials
are properly  Phases of  Pull-push rule
stored/ Matter  Cold chisel
stockpiled at  Interpretation  Nylon string
designated of Plans and  Plumb bob
work place Details  Pail
and must be  Linear  Spirit level
free from Measurements  Mixing box
foreign  Basic  Pointed trowel
matters. Operations
4. Location  Wooden float
 Receiving
of pre-cast And
balusters is Responding
established To Workplace
in Communicatio
accordance n
with job
requirements
.

LO2. PERFORM PRE-CAST BALUSTER AND HANDRAIL INSTALLATION

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Pre-cast  Lay-outing/ The students/  Modular  Observation
baluster and marking trainees must be  Demonstrati and oral
handrail is laid out distance of provided with the on of questioning
and marked in balusters following: practical  Demonstrati
accordance with  Checking skills on
job requirements. alignment of  Balusters/  Small group  Project
2. Pre-cast balusters handrails discussion method
baluster and  Mortar  Concrete  Project-  Written test
handrail are application nails based
aligned and  PPE  Tie wire instruction
secured according  OHS  Shovel/spade  Dualized
to job regulations  Nylon string
requirements.  Geographical  Wooden float
3. Mortar is conditions  Cement
applied to pre-cast
 Climatic  Framing
baluster and
conditions square
handrail according
 Force, power  Fine
to job
and energy aggregates
requirements.
4. Appropriate  Conversion of  Foam
PPE is selected units  Water
and used in line  Linear/angular  Pail
with job measurements  Pointed trowel
requirements.  Receiving and  Mixing box
5. Worksite is responding to  Plumb bob
cleaned and kept workplace  Spirit level
in safe state in line communication  Claw hammer
with OHS  Cold Chisel
Regulations.
6. Ability to
produce
installation works
is demonstrated.
7. Erected
scaffoldings (if
needed) in
accordance with
OHS Regulations.

LO3. COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF PRE-CAST BALUSTER AND HANDRAIL

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
1. Final checks are  Standard The students/  Small group  Practical
made to ensure operating trainees must be discussion demonstrati
that works conform procedures provided with the  Demonstration on of skills
with instructions  Proper following:  Dualized  Written
and job housekeeping training test
requirements. practices  Report forms  Modular  Portfolio
2. Immediate  Masonry  Checklist of assessmen
supervisor is materials tools and t
informed upon the preservation materials  Interview
completion of  Recycling
work.  Basic
3. Tools, calculations
equipment and  Mensuration’s
any surplus
 Filling-up
resources and
forms
materials are
 Reporting
checked and
monitored in
accordance with
established
procedures.
4. Work area is
maintained of its
cleanliness and
safety.