Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the finishing of concrete pavements

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient finishing of pavements

working with others to undertake the finishing of concrete that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely finishing of concrete that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

conduct finishing of concrete on:

4x10 metre slab or equivalent

demonstrate the use of:

wood float

vibration screed

power screed

steel trowel

edging tool

demonstrate the removal; for form work over 10 metres

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Required skills

Specific skill 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 finished concrete pavement operations including:

communication skills to:

determine requirements

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

follow instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

evaluating own actions and making judgments about performance and necessary improvements

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

recognising procedures, following instructions, responding to change and contributing to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems

teamwork skills to coordinate own work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions

Required knowledge

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 finish concrete pavement operations:

concrete finishing techniques

concrete materials

concrete placement

curing times

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

plans, drawings and specifications

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment

workplace and equipment safety requirements

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified

MSDS

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to finishing concrete

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to finishing concrete

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications

Planning and preparation include:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies

equipment defect identification

work site inspection

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

organisational first aid

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

earth leakage boxes

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety

Tools and equipment:

include:

bull floats

magnesium trowels

power trowels

steel trowels

wooden floats

may include:

brooms

channel trowels

edging tools

hoses

kerb

step readers

stipple plates

Quality requirements include:

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications where specified

relevant regulations, including Australian standards

workplace operations and procedures

Materials include:

concrete

water

oxides

retarders

aliphatic alcohols

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

stormwater management

vibration

waste management

Level surfaces include:

a concrete surface that has been placed and screeded to the reduced level (RL) in accordance with drawings and specifications including:

bridge paving

road paving

hardstands

footpaths

Assistance in maintaining

a level surface includes:

assessing the curing process to allow manual and mechanical trowelling to be applied

Control joints:

are included in the concrete surface to control cracking

Finishing techniques include:

broom finished

brushed

bull float

hand float (wooden, magnesium or composition)

mechanical trowelling machine

slip resistance

spraying and brushing to expose aggregate

steel trowel

to engineer’s drawings and specifications

wood float

using and removing pipe pins

reworking formwork

green cutting

Edge finishing types include:

fine

rounded

straight edge