This unit applies to cemetery and crematorium staff involved in burial works, and involves working under supervision as part of a team with some responsibility.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install below ground concrete burial vaults.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
SIFOHS007A Identifyhazardsandassess risks in a cemetery or crematorium
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer's instructions
ability to calculate volume and proportion of concrete mix and dry materials, and mix, test and place concrete
the safe and efficient installation of burial vaults according to work specifications
installing burial vaults on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
demonstration of skills in excavated vault areas
access to personal protective equipment and concreting tools and equipment
access to relevant documentation, such as job specifications and plans.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of candidate completing appropriate planning and preparation for work, placing concrete and completing installation according to work plans, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures with regard to performing vault installation
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
safe concrete construction and installation techniques, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment
communication skills, including clear and direct communication to establish and confirm work requirements and to report equipment faults or defects
literacy and numeracy skills to identify and interpret work requirements, interpret plans and drawings, and calculate materials
organisational and self-management skills to complete required tasks according to work requirements and workplace policies and procedures.
Required knowledge
concrete construction
materials relating to concreting process
material handling techniques
broad working knowledge of relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS and vault installation
environmental impacts in relation to installing burial vaults and minimal impact practices to reduce these
correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and to particular for hazardous substances
workplace policies and procedures regarding concrete construction
operating and maintenance requirements of relevant hand tools and equipment.
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.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.
Appropriate staff may include:
co-worker
supervisor
manager.
Work requirements may include:
tools and equipment
materials
drainage provisions
vault strength requirements.
Personal protective equipment may include:
overalls
steel-capped boots
jacket
long sleeves
gloves
safety glasses or goggles
hat or cap
gumboots
ear plugs or muffs
sun protection
two-way radio.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
standard operating policies and procedures
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
OHS procedures, such as:
use of personal protective equipment
manual handling procedures
use of tools and equipment
emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures.
workplace practices in regard to environmental considerations.
Relevant legislation may include:
OHS
material handling, including hazardous materials
cemetery Acts and by-laws
Australian standards
Worksafe Australia certification and standards.
Environmental Protection Act.
Safety hazards may relate to:
air
vibration
water
heat
overhead obstacles
loadings on top of ground, such as:
machinery
people
soil
previously dug graves
monument collapse
drains
cables
sprinklers
pipes
trees and roots.
Corrective action may include:
reporting to manager or supervisor.
Faults may include:
formwork stability
reinforcement placement
screeding point positions.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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No
Comments/feedback
Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements.
Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Select and assemble tools and equipment according to work requirements.
Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Identify safety hazards and take corrective action according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Install drainage provisions in excavated vault areas according to plan details, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Install formwork in site according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Install sub-base material in site and compact area to specified level and consistency.
Install waterproof membrane to area as required and according to manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.
Cut, place and tie reinforcement to area according to plan details and relevant legislation.
Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer specifications and relevant legislation.
Calculate volume of concrete required for vaults according to work requirements.
Determine proportions for concrete mix according to vault strength requirements.
Determine volume of dry materials to produce final concrete mix and mix to blend all materials.
Introduce sufficient water to produce a plastic concrete mix after making allowances for damp aggregates.
Check faults and take required corrective action prior to placing concrete.
Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer instructions.
Conduct concrete slump test to confirm specifications where required.
Place concrete to designated levels in a manner that avoids segregation of materials.
Consolidate concrete using approved vibration method according to workplace policies and procedures.
Screed concrete according to required level.
Prepare surface to required finish.
Use appropriate curing agent and method according to manufacturer instructions.
Clean equipment on completion according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Remove formwork and nails according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Gather and place vault lids according to requirements.
Clean work area and store all equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Forms
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