Assessor Resource

PMCOPS261B
Deliver concrete to site

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This competency covers the efficient delivery of quality concrete to site by road using an agitator or similar.

In a typical scenario an operator delivers premix concrete to a customer. The operator is able to determine the product requirements from the production schedule and specifications. The operator typically works independently with frequent contact with the base plant. This competency is NOT intended to be used for the delivery of concrete within a site using mobile equipment or overhead cranes. PMCSUP270A Move materials should be used in these circumstances.

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

Prerequisites

This unit has the prerequisite competencies of:

TDTC497C Drive heavy rigid vehicle (or such other relevant truck driving competency unit as may from time to time be required).




Evidence Required

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Assessment context and methods

Assessment for this unit of competency will be on an operating plant. 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. 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 competency unit (eg, those parts of element 3 referring to dealing with customers). Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. Simulations may also include the use of case studies/scenarios and role plays.

Critical aspects

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:

concrete is delivered in full, on time and in specification

there are good relations with the customers

there is good liaison with the batching plant.

These aspects may be best assessed using a range of scenarios/case studies/what ifs as the stimulus, with a walk-through forming part of the response. The assessment activities should include responding to a range of problems.

Resource implications

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. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs will be required as will a bank of questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions.

Other assessment advice

This unit may be assessed in conjunction with:

PMCSUP280A Manage conflict at work

PMCSUP281A Deliver customer service.

Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and corequisites relevant to their processes.

Essential knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of the equipment sufficient to recognise problems and the appropriate action to be taken.

Knowledge of the enterprise's procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and in a manner relevant to the operation of the equipment.

Competence includes the ability to:

apply and/or describe:

relationship between mixing time/water cement ratio and product quality

importance of slump

quality procedures

handling techniques to maintain quality

communicate with customers

determine, and meet customer requirements

as is relevant to the practical operation of the equipment.

Key competencies

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Collect, analyse&organise information

Communicate ideas and information

Plan and organise activities

Work with others&in teams

Use mathematical ideas and techniques

Solve problems

Use technology

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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Range of variables

Context

This competency unit includes:

determining and adding the correct amount of water taking into account required specification and moisture/water already in the mix

measurement of slump or similar tests

customer service and product knowledge

knowledge of relevant road rules and waste disposal requirements.

It does NOT include the driving of the truck (which is a prerequisite).

Typical problems include:

sites with poor access/unstable soil

transportation/site delays

site conflicts

disposal of agitator washings.

This competency includes the operation of all ancillary equipment and the operation of plant using PLCs where appropriate.

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

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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 job requirements and charge right job to agitator 
Determine water requirements and add to mix 
Check any special batch requirements and take action required. 
Check slump to procedures 
Deliver concrete within required time and without delay 
Position vehicle as required by safety needs and customer specifications 
Report breakdowns or lengthy delays en route 
Maintain product quality as per requirements and procedures. 
Check access to site with customer 
Assess site conditions and then drive off road in a manner suited to the conditions, load and site requirements 
Mix concrete on site as per quality requirements 
Discharge concrete as required by customer 
Clean agitator on site after negotiating this with customer 
Complete all records including addition of water. 
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 
Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures 
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

Assessment Cover Sheet

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