Required skills

learning skills to develop and build understanding of

types of concrete materials

properties and behaviour of concrete in different environmental conditions

numeracy skills to calculate dimensions of pour and resource requirements

oral communication skills to

brief team members on work specifications and requirements

liaise with site personnel

reading skills to interpret site plans and work specifications

writing skills to develop or adapt SWMS

Required knowledge

project management principles and strategies relevant to concrete work

regulations and standards relevant to concrete work

AS Concrete structures

environmental

WHS

risks hazards and contingencies relevant to concrete work and effective management strategies

role and responsibilities of construction site personnel

skills plant tools equipment and materials required for concrete work

terminology used on construction sites in relation to concreting and other trades

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 performing the mandated tasks 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

predict the number of resources and time required to complete three separate concrete projects each measuring a minimum of square metres and identify skill requirements for each project

identify and source appropriately skilled workers to complete the concreting work

brief the concreting team on the work to be completed and quality requirements of the finished work

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

relevant specifications and work instructions

support materials appropriate to activity

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

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 specifications may include:

Project stages must include:

Work health and safety requirements must include:

Environmental requirements must include:

Specialised skill requirements must include:

Material requirements must include:

Plant, tools and equipment must include combinations of the following relevant to the tasks: