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

check levels of lubricants in tools

calculate and confirm correct quantities of materials for work tasks

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

understand written instructions procedures and signage

interpret manufacturer instructions for safely handling tools and equipment

writing skills to complete equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

types characteristics uses and limitations of plant tools and equipment used when applying and finishing sprayed concrete

types location and usage of relevant safety information

job safety analyses JSA and safe work method statements SWMS

safety data sheets SDS

safety manuals and instructions for plant tools and equipment

signage

environmental and work site safety plans

principles of concreting including

concrete placement

concrete spray finishing techniques

curing practices and durations

general construction terminology

processes for material storage and environmentally friendly waste management

processes for calculating material requirements

quality requirements including specified finishes

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

apply and finish wet and dry spraying concreting methods to at least two projects for a minimum of square metres each to job specifications

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications relating to applying and finishing sprayed concrete

comply with site safety plans and procedures

comply with organisational policies and procedures relating to applying and finishing sprayed concrete while maintaining quality requirements outlined in job specifications

safely and effectively operate and use plant tools and equipment required to apply and finish sprayed 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 and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

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

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 health and safety requirements must comply with to state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan, and may include:

Information may include:

Planning and preparation must include:

Tools and equipment mayinclude:

Quality requirements must include:

Materials may include:

Environmental requirements may include:

Wet spray method may include:

Dry spray method may include:

Concrete surfaces where spray methods may be applied include:

Sprayed concrete may be installed to formwork or non-rigid formwork to maximise adhesion, such as: