Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for fabrication
- Assemble/fabricate reinforcement
- Assemble reinforcement using appropriate fixing method
- Check final dimensions are to specification
- Insert lifting devices, lugs, fittings, bar chairs and nibs according to standard operating procedures
- Ensure minimum lap sizes are observed where applicable
- Complete cage to enable lifting (if assembled outside the mould)
- Report any non-compliance
- Follow all occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and work instructions
- Rectify routine problems
- Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
- Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with 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
- Control hazards