Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine the shape of the work piece
- Check the specification, drawing or client instructions
- Calculate the angle of decline to be applied to the work piece
- Determine the number of access and egress points to facilitate movement of liquids through the work piece
- Identify and obtain components, reinforcing and/or other fitments as required by the specification.
- Assemble and prepare the work piece
- Establish a safe working environment which meets occupational health and safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements
- Identify and prepare the appropriate liner or cover
- Secure and level in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- Check that the base is stabilised and correctly mounted as required to facilitate lifting or moving
- Position components, reinforcing and/or other fitments as required by the specification
- Rough cast the work piece
- Prepare the concrete mix or obtain the material from the batch preparation unit
- Ensure an adequate supply of material is available to meet production requirements
- Free form the concrete inside the work piece to meet the rough dimensions required by the specification
- Ensure that components, reinforcing and/or other fitments do not move during rough casting
- Employ safe working practices which conform to OHS and enterprise requirements
- Finish the work piece
- Prepare a finishing mixture for application to the work piece
- Apply the finishing coating, trowelling and sleeking the surface to specification
- Ensure the work piece cures according to procedures/work practices
- Remove any separators, non-permanent inserts, plugs or blinds
- Release work piece in accordance with safe working practice and procedures
- Return mould segments for reuse or storage in accordance with enterprise storage quality requirements
- Rectify routine problems
- Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
- Determine and rectify fault causes procedures/work instructions
- Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
- Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
- Inspect and store products
- Inspect work piece for defects
- Make allowable repairs in accordance with specifications and procedures/work instructions
- Identify and mark work piece with appropriate brand or identification number
- Apply appropriate surface coatings or coverings as required by the specification
- Move work piece and store in compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements
- Control hazards