Required skills

learning skills to respond to change such as differences in work site and environmental and quality requirements

numeracy skills to

calculate and confirm correct quantities of materials for work tasks

check levels of lubricants in tools

oral communication skills to

enable clear and direct communication regarding work instructions using questioning to identify and confirm requirements and share information

report work site hazards to appropriate personnel including faults in tools equipment or materials

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

reading skills to

interpret documentation including specifications

interpret manufacturer instructions for safely handling tools and equipment

understand written instructions procedures and signage

writing skills to complete equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

environmentally friendly waste management practices applicable to the task

general construction terminology

processes for calculating material requirements

quality requirements relating to each stage of the concreting process

processes for the storage of plant tools equipment and material

properties of concrete

requirements of legislation regulations and codes of practice that apply to the use and maintenance of concreting plant tools and equipment including WHS requirements

types location and use of relevant safety information

job safety analyses JSA and safe work method statements SWMS

safety data sheets SDS

safety manuals and instructions for plant tools and equipment

safety signage

environmental and work site safety plans

types uses and limitations of concreting plant tools and equipment including when to use particular items for different stages of concreting tasks

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

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of correct identification use and maintenance of concreting plant tools and equipment appropriate to requirements in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased 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

A person should demonstrate the ability to

identify select use and maintain a range of concreting plant tools and equipment in a minimum of two different work environments or conditions

locate interpret and apply relevant information including manufacturer requirements for the appropriate use and maintenance of plant tools and equipment

comply with site safety plan and procedures

comply with organisational policies and procedures relating to using and maintaining plant tools and equipment while maintaining quality requirements outlined in job specifications

safely and effectively operate and use plant tools and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an offsite context provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

an induction procedure

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

plant 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

relevant information such as safety data sheets

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using a combination of the following methods

direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions

questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function for example

CPCCCOA Place concrete

CPCCCO3041A Place concrete

CPCCCOA Finish concrete

CPCCCO3042A Finish concrete

CPCCCOA Cure concrete

CPCCCO3043A Cure concrete.

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

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

Work health and safety requirements must comply with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan, and may include:

Information may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Planning and preparation must include:

Plant, tools and equipment may include:

Checked for serviceability includes ensuring:

Quality requirements must include:

Environmental requirements may include:

Maintenance must be appropriate to the tool, plant and equipment andinclude: