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.
- Carry out minor repairs.
- Types of surface which may require repair are identified and repair work is categorised as major repairs or general repairs.
- Colour variations are repaired by the application of a concrete staining agent.
- Effects of dusting are repaired by the correct application of an appropriate surface hardener/dust inhibiting agent or removal of the weak top layer.
- Damaged or blistered concrete is repaired either by grinding or topping.
- Repair mortars and self-levelling floor compounds are applied according to manufacturer specification.
- Sealers and coloured paints are applied to concrete surfaces in accordance with manufacturer specification.
- Carry out rectification of cracks and other major defects.
- Root cause of the defect is determined and rectified.
- Concrete is prepared and flexible epoxy resins are applied to manufacturer specification.
- Toppings are applied to concrete using correct materials and techniques.
- Acid etching/cleaning is applied safely in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
- 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.