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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for concrete work
   • Access, interpret and apply concrete work documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
   • Identify environmental protection requirements
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Select materials
   • Determine location requirements of steel reinforcement and formwork
   • Confirm reinforcement requirements
   • Select formwork components/materials
   • Select and use fixing/fasteners
3. Set out for concrete work
   • Set string lines accurately from existing pegs
   • Check grades and ensure correct fall
   • Identify services, protect and prevent damage
4. Construct and fit reinforcement
   • Cut and bend reinforcing fabric and bars
   • Tie/fix fabric and bars to configuration
   • Attach stiffening rods to panels as required to facilitate handling
   • Locate reinforcement material in formwork, and place it on bar chairs/spacers, and confirm clearance from formwork
   • Locate and secure cast-ins
5. Erect formwork
   • Clear work area and prepare surface for erection of formwork
   • Set out formwork
   • Assemble/erect and brace formwork
   • Position expansion joints to specification and to relevant Australian standard
   • Position dowel joints
   • Remove debris, sawdust and other waste material from formwork
   • Apply release agent to manufacturer’s specifications
6. Carry out concrete work
   • Place concrete to specified levels and grades and avoid segregation
   • Compact concrete using immersion vibrator or other specified method
   • Screed, finish and apply curing process to concrete
   • Cover and protect concrete surface
7. Strip formwork
   • Remove edge boxing and braces sequentially
   • Denail, clean, store/stack timber components
   • Clean, oil, store/stack steel components
   • Discard damaged formwork components after stripping
   • Clean screens before movement
8. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process written records

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 documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of concrete work including:

selecting and using relevant tools/equipment

carrying out steel reinforcement

completing formwork

communicating effectively to confirm work requirements/drawings/specifications

works effectively with others to undertake and complete concrete work that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

set up string lines, framework and reinforcements

position expansion and dowel joints

place concrete according to job specifications

compact concrete

screed/finish concrete surface

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when carrying out concrete work:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

using JSAs/JSEA/safe work methods

achieving project quality outcomes

identifying and reporting on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

applying materials handling methods and using safety data sheets

organising work activities

using relevant tools and equipment safely

identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

identifying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

identifying concrete characteristics and properties

using concreting principles

using structural technology

using civil construction terminology

completing housekeeping activities

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