Required skills

learning skills to develop and build understanding of

types of concrete materials and supply volumes required for different types of concreting work

effects of weather conditions on progress of concrete work

numeracy skills to assess and calculate resources required for different stages of concrete work in various weather conditions

oral communication skills to lead and motivate team members

reading skills to interpret plans specifications and concrete manufacturer information

writing skills to complete equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

concreting procedures for different types of projects and safe work methods for different conditions

principles of task management

regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to concreting work

team leadership strategies

tools equipment and materials required for concreting work and safe operating and maintenance procedures

types properties and limitations of different types of concrete

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

supervise team members conducting a minimum of three concreting projects in a residential commercial or industrial setting ensuring timely completion of each project to required quality standards and specifications

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications to supervised concreting work

communicate to team members and comply with

site safety plan and WHS requirements regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

organisational policies and procedures relating to supervising concreting work while maintaining quality requirements outlined in job specifications

monitor and direct team members to

safely and effectively operate and use plant tools and equipment

safely handle concreting materials and components

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

specifications and work instructions relating to supervising concrete work

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 SDS

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 health and safety requirements must include:

Environmental requirements may include:

Materials, tools and equipment must include combinations of the following relevant to the particular type of project:

Ensuring the accuracy of concrete supply mustinclude: