Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Materials quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
- Receive and dispatch concrete.
- Define and prepare work area.
- Location of concrete placement is determined from plans and specifications and location for placement is checked to be free of debris and waste.
- Safe working area is maintained around pour location using barriers and signage consistent with OHS regulations.
- Plant, tools and equipment are located to suit planned placement.
- Place concrete.
- Concrete is placed in horizontal layers into location to levels indicated by markers, level pegs or lines.
- Height of vertical drop of concrete is minimised to avoid segregation of concrete materials.
- Poured concrete is consolidated during process using approved compaction or vibration method.
- Finished levels are checked against datum using appropriate levelling device.
- Screed/level concrete.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.