Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct placement and compacting concrete including: cold joints compaction concrete materials concrete reinforcement techniques concreting techniques general construction terminology job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements levelling techniques material safety data sheets (MSDS) materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management mix specifications plans, drawings and specifications processes for the calculation of material requirements quality requirements segregation slump testing types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment workplace and equipment safety requirements. MSDS / SWMS testing procedures spec environmental hazards/constraints how to read a delivery docket different methods of placing concrete ie kibble, pump agitator tipper hazards involved in the placement of concrete ie enviro, plant movements, chemicals knowing what type of concrete is to be used and what specification the importance of doing pre-pour checks before concrete arrives onsite (formwork, steel etc) the effects the weather has on concrete ie cold, hot, rain the importance of planning your vehicle movements in and around your concrete pour different styles and methods of vibrating concrete the difference between harmonious concrete and non-harmonious concrete how concrete compaction effects the strength and life span of concrete what to look for when vibrating concrete knowing the environmental and waste management procedures inspection of tools and equipment at the end of the shift, why it is important to clean tools different products and ways of cleaning tools storage and maintenance of concrete tools and gear |