Assessor Resource

PMC552056B
Assemble, fabricate and place reinforcement

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency applies to operators who are responsible for producing reinforced steel, cages and assemblies for insertion in concrete products.

This unit of competency includes:

bars and mesh

bars and mesh prepared by reinforcement supplier

welding of reinforcement cages

wire tying of reinforcement cages

using automatic and semi-automatic reinforcement machines

the operation of all ancillary equipment.

This competency is typically performed by an experienced operator working either independently or as part of a work team.

This unit of competency covers the interpretation of plans (steel drawings), the fabrication of reinforcement from pre-cut and bent steel and the placement of reinforcing steel cages and assemblies for manufactured concrete products.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that the reinforcement fabrication and placement process be understood and that the importance of critical material properties and specifications is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.

Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:

fittings and lifting lugs are correctly positioned

steel coverage is adequate

dimensions/dimensional tolerance is correct

appropriate grade of steel is used

minimum lap sizes are observed where bar and/or fabric must be lapped

reinforcement is fixed securely by tying or tack welding to prevent movement during casting.

Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this unit of competency.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.

Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.

Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.

Method of assessment

Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills include:

recognising problems and taking appropriate action

implementing enterprise's standard procedures and work instructions and relevant regulatory requirements within appropriate time constraints and in a manner relevant to the fabrication of reinforcement

using appropriate fixing equipment such as tie wires and/or welding

reading and numeracy to interpret workplace documents and technical information

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

relevant quality tests

interpretation of plans, reinforcement designs, schedules, tags and specifications

predicting final shape/dimension based on bar size/type and bend radius

reinforcing materials

design factors

fabrication methodologies

equipment needs and operations

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions

Typical problems

Typical problems may include:

dimensions and positions of fittings and lugs

incorrect cover to steel

incorrect size and shape of completed reinforcement

inadequate tying of assembled reinforcement

undercutting, which can burn part of the steel away

cropping bar inside a mould which can result in small off-cuts of bar falling to the bottom of the mould

assembling welded cages inside a steel mould which may produce welding spatter on the mould

OHS

All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Check quantities, type, size and shape of reinforcement supplied against drawings, tags and schedules 
Prepare jigs and/or other assembly aids if applicable 
Assemble reinforcement using appropriate fixing method 
Check final dimensions are to specification 
Insert lifting devices, lugs, fittings, bar chairs and nibs according to standard operating procedures 
Ensure minimum lap sizes are observed where applicable 
Complete cage to enable lifting (if assembled outside the mould) 
Report any non-compliance 
Follow all occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and work instructions 
Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation 
Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions 
Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions 
Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions 
Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person 
Identify hazards from the job to be done 
Identify other hazards in the work area 
Assess the risks arising from those hazards 
Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures 

Forms

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