The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisational and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standards |
Safety requirements may include: | OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan including: protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substancessafe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with high voltage power lines, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the publicsafe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movementrecognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materialsemergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation |
Site locations may include: | any rural or urban civil construction project |
Signage may include: | escort vehiclehighway traffic signssite safety signagetemporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestriansbarricadestraffic conditions signage |
Traffic conditions may include: | congested urban environmentslow traffic rural areasoff-road un-trafficked areasbuildingsparking sites pedestrian areas |
Plant may include: | pre-mix truckcranekibblewheelbarrow |
Tools and equipment may include: | floatstrowels edging toolsscreedswheelbarrowstremmieschutesvibratorsrakesshort handle shovelsrodshammershosesbucketsspongestarpaulinscuring agent applicatorskibblesnipsbolt cuttersreinforcement bendersmesh guillotinessteam generatorsshutters brushes |
Concreting work may include: | site slabs and may include footpathsrepairing of kerb and channelgully pitsculvert end structuresfoundationshead wallswing wallsapronsplinthsdrains hardstands |
Environmental protection requirements may include: | organisational/project environmental management planwaste managementwater quality protectionnoisevibrationdust and clean-up management |
Formwork may include: | steel shutterstimber plywood |
Materials may include: | concretesteel reinforcingformwork componentscuring agentsplastic membraneswater sand |
Reinforcing fabric and bars may include: | meshreinforcement bars ligatures |
Cast-ins may include: | services and fixtures tied to the reinforcement |
Formwork may include: | steel shutterstimberplywood |
Place concrete may include using: | wheelbarrowspumping equipmentkibblechutetremmietruck placedshovelling vibrating |
Avoiding segregation may include: | minimising the height of a vertical drop including: using a tremmie using the flexible hose of a concrete pump |
Finish may include: | steel trowelmechanical trowelling machinebroom finished,wood floatbull float brushed |
Curing may include: | floodingcoating with a membraneapplied moisturesteamcuring agents plastic sheeting |