Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse properties, characteristics, constituents and mix design of concrete.
- Plastic concrete properties are stated and documented in consideration of concrete types, properties and characteristics.
- Hardened concrete properties are stated and described.
- Types of hydraulic cement are listed.
- Properties and uses of cements are listed and described.
- Hydration process is recorded.
- Sources of aggregate are listed and properties of each are recorded.
- Effects of impurities are recorded.
- Manufacture and testing of concrete is identified, evaluated and recorded in accordance with appropriate Australian standards.
- Assess the requirements for concrete handling, placement, compaction, finishing and curing methods.
- Effects of site access on the selection and distribution methods listed are documented.
- Methods of distribution of concrete are listed and recorded.
- Correct placement methods for level slabs, sloping slabs and vertical walls are recorded.
- Reasons and effects of compaction on both plastic and hardened concrete are identified and listed.
- Immersion, surface and form vibration are compared and recorded.
- Causes of surface defects during concrete placement and compaction are identified and recorded.
- Finishing process and surface treatments to slab concrete are compared and documented.
- Type of curing methods and detrimental effects of poor or no curing are identified and recorded.
- Identify concrete faults and repair methods.
- Assess the effect of fire on concrete.
- Detrimental effects of fire and heat on reinforced concrete are documented.
- Properties of concrete as an insulator to steel are documented.
- Fire test results are used to determine behavioural performance of concrete in fire.
- Methods of fire protection to concrete elements are recorded.
- Methods of repair to fire damaged concrete are identified and reported.
- Identify environmental issues and new technologies that affect concrete.
- Environmental impact on the use of concrete in buildings relating to sustainability and supply of materials, cost, life cycle of concrete, thermal mass of concrete and recycling is documented.
- New technologies in concrete are recorded.
- Performance characteristics of concrete in fire resistant construction are identified and documented in accordance with acceptable standards of practice.
- Determine cost-effectiveness and environmental issues when dealing with recycled materials.