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 exact location and depth of excavations is determined from design drawings and specifications, and marked out accordingly.
- Site is excavated to the shape, depth and dimensions as marked out.
- Drainage systems are constructed according to design drawings and specifications.
- Bedding material is placed and compacted to the required finished levels.
- Soil and waste material is sorted and stockpiled ready for removal, reuse or recycling.
- Install water feature and accessories
- A waterproof membrane, prefabricated shell or formed 'in situ' feature is installed according to design drawings, specifications and/or manufacturer's instructions.
- All accessories to the feature are installed according to design drawings, specifications and/or manufacturer's instructions, and with due consideration to safety issues.
- The feature is filled with water, tested for leaks and repaired accordingly.
- Water is treated to remove or neutralise contaminants resulting from excavation and installation work.
- Check quality of work and clean up site
- Any mechanical features are checked and adjusted to ensure they operate according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Quality of finished works is inspected to ensure the standard of the finished feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
- Debris is cleaned from feature and site according to enterprise guidelines.
- Soil and waste material is disposed of in an environmentally aware and sensitive manner.
- All tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to enterprise guidelines.