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.
- Place high performance concrete.
- Concrete tests for each specified performance property are performed in accordance with specifications and associated testing standards.
- High performance concrete is transported and discharged correctly into formwork, using correct mechanical or manual handling techniques and processes.
- High performance concrete is placed by technique nominated in specifications to ensure timely placement and to avoid material segregation.
- High performance concrete is placed, compacted/vibrated and screeded to the nominated criteria into designated formwork according to specifications and supporting drawings.
- High performance concrete is finished to specified thickness and height.
- High performance concrete curing regime is documented and applied as per specifications to include a selection of curing methods.
- Concrete is protected from damage and pollution during construction.
- 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.