Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare work
- Plans and specifications are interpreted and clarified with the supervisor.
- The quantity and quality of materials are checked to ensure they conform to design drawings and specifications.
- Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability according to enterprise guidelines.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
- Environmental implications of constructing concrete structures are identified and reported to the supervisor.
- Set out and prepare the site
- Services are determined and located from site plans.
- The position of the structure or feature is marked out according to design drawings and specifications.
- Profiles are established to conform to the tolerances nominated within the design drawings and specifications.
- Subsoil is prepared by removing all debris, vegetable matter and topsoil to provide a solid foundation for concrete.
- Drainage systems are installed according to design drawings and specifications.
- Form work is installed to the site in a manner that will ensure it remains rigid during concrete pouring operations.
- Sub-base material is placed and compacted to the required finished levels.
- Preparation of the site is completed according to the type of structure or feature to be constructed.
- Mix and pour concrete
- Proportions for concrete mix are determined according to the strength requirements of the project.
- Volume of dry materials necessary to produce final concrete mix is determined.
- All dry ingredients and required additives are mixed together to ensure a thorough blending of all materials is achieved.
- Sufficient water is introduced to produce a concrete mix to the required consistency.
- Concrete mix samples are taken for testing, if required, to check for conformity to specifications.
- Concrete is poured to designated levels in a manner to avoid segregation of materials.
- Concrete is consolidated using an approved vibration method to industry standard (AS3600) to ensure air pockets are eliminated.
- Finish concrete
- Check quality of work and clean up site
- Quality of finished works is inspected to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
- Form work is removed and cleaned in a manner which will allow for re-use of the form work.
- All debris is removed and disposed of in a manner that minimises risk to the environment.
- All tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to enterprise guidelines.