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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare
  2. Prepare for formwork erection
  3. Erect formwork
  4. Inspect formwork
  5. Stripping of formwork
  6. Clean up
  7. Plan and prepare
  8. Prepare for formwork erection
  9. Erect formwork
  10. Inspect formwork
  11. Stripping of formwork

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the construction of formwork and false work on concrete bridges that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and systems such as signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of constructing formwork and false work on concrete bridges that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

preparing for formwork erection

erecting and dismantling formwork and false work on concrete multi-span bridge with a minimum length of twenty (20) metres for each:

casting in situ decks

concrete footings/pile caps/abutments

piers and headstocks

inspecting and monitoring erected formwork and support system


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in applying the construct formwork and false work on concrete bridges through:

applying legislative, organisation and site requirements for:

site and equipment safety requirements

bridge construction and sequencing

formwork and falsework

steel reinforcement

concrete

bracing and loading

structural characteristics of reinforced concrete

working in confined spaces

working at heights and over water

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

interpreting engineering drawings

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

applying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

safety data sheets and materials handling methods

JSA/JSEA/safe work method statements