Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained from relevant information, confirmed and applied to the scope of work performed.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Plant, tools and equipment are 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.
- Stock of reinforcement materials is checked for correct type, quality and quantities against reinforcement schedule and details in plans/specifications.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and legislative authority obligations and applied.
- Prepare for reinforcement placement.
- Formwork is checked for completion and conformity to receive reinforcement.
- Reinforcement bars are cut and bent to required set out and plans and specifications.
- Bars are tied to designed configuration from plans and specifications.
- Reinforcement sheets are cut to required sizes.
- Stiffening rods are attached to panels as required to facilitate handling processes.
- Bar chairs and spacers are located to requirements of reinforcement schedule and plans and specifications.
- Place and fix reinforcement.
- Fabric reinforcement sheets are placed into position in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.
- Reinforcement bars are located and positioned in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.
- Reinforcement is located and placed using bar chairs, ligatures and spacers according to engineer's drawings and specifications.
- Reinforcement material is supported and secured into position in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.
- Cast-in items are secured to reinforcement in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.
- Ends of protruding reinforcement material are covered and protected in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Check reinforcement prior to concrete pour.
- 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.