Required skills

learning skills to

evaluate own actions and make judgments about performance and necessary improvements

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

numeracy skills to

estimate time required to place concrete

calculate and confirm correct quantities of materials and volume of concrete required for work tasks at various times throughout the concrete pour

oral communication skills to

enable clear and direct communication 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 drawings and specifications

interpret manufacturer instructions for safely handling tools equipment and materials

understand written instructions procedures and signage

writing skills to complete preoperational checklists and simple equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

concreting placement techniques

cold joints and how to manage them effectively

compaction techniques

concrete reinforcement techniques

levelling techniques

placing concrete level and multilevel areas

processes for calculating material requirements at various times throughout the concrete pour

processes for material storage and environmentally friendly waste management

properties of concrete including the importance of maintaining the slump specified in the plans and specifications of the job in order to minimise waste delay and faults in placing concrete

quality requirements relating to placing concrete

types and applications of concrete materials

types characteristics uses and limitations of plant tools and equipment relevant to placing concrete

types location and use of relevant safety resources and information

job safety analyses JSA and safe work method statements SWMS

safety data sheets SDS

signage and barricades

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 a range of 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 place concrete at five different placement sites each measuring at least square metres with a minimum of three sites requiring consideration for planned load bearing walls or columns set down or wet areas in the slab and multiple levels and temporary formwork

The evidence provided should demonstrate the ability to

calculate time required for concrete pour

estimate required volume of concrete prior to the concrete pour and conduct relevant checks and calculations near the end of concrete pour and adjust volume of concrete as necessary

place screed to level and compact concrete in a safe and effective way using appropriate combinations of listed tools and equipment and in the timeframe provided

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications relating to placing concrete

comply with site safety plans and procedures

comply with organisational policies and procedures relating to placing concrete while ensuring the required level of quality

safely and effectively operate and use plant tools and equipment required to place concrete

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

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to placing concrete

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

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 Use and maintain concreting plant tools and equipment

CPCCCO2022A Use and maintain concreting plant, tools and equipment.

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:

Planning and preparation must include:

Plant, tools and equipment:

Quality requirements must include:

Environmental requirements may include:

Location must include:

Relevant personnel mayinclude:

Concrete delivery may include:

Appropriate receptacle may include:

Placing of concrete mayinclude:

Levels are indicated by:

Methods to avoid segregation of concrete may include:

Finishing techniques may include:

Screeding: