This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

placing and handling concrete and cement

construction

supervisory and leadership skills

communication

literacy and numeracy skills

time management

priority management

planning and organising

contingency management

reading plans and calculating measurements

Required Knowledge

interpretation of reports working drawings and specifications

nature of materials and effect of performance

relevant national state or territory legislation and local government policies and procedures

OHS requirements relevant to civil construction and operational works

civil construction requirements

methods of testing raw materials

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Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Comply with occupational health and safety OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

Research interpret apply and communicate technical information

Context of assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria with particular attention to the critical aspects of evidence and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope of the Range Statement

Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package

Assessment of the performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include an appropriate range and variety of situations

Resource implications

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Relevant standards may include:

Identifying concrete properties may include:

Curing methods may include:

Methods of testing raw materials and types of concrete may include:

Relevant personnel may include: