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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to place and compact concrete
   • Access, interpret and apply concrete compaction 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 correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage requirements
   • Select and check for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
2. Define and prepare work area
   • Check location of concrete placement is determined from plans and specifications and location for placement is free of debris and waste
   • Maintain safe working area around pour location using barriers and signage
   • Locate plant, tools and equipment to suit planned placement
   • Undertake pre-pour inspections before concrete arrives on site
3. Place concrete and compact
   • Place concrete in horizontal layers into location to levels indicated by markers, level pegs or lines
   • Minimise height of vertical drop of concrete to avoid segregation of concrete materials
   • Consolidate poured concrete during process using approved compaction or vibration method
   • Check finished levels against datum using levelling device
4. Screed/level concrete
   • Screed concrete to correct levels and grades using straight edged tool/formwork mounted screed
5. Clean up
   • Clear work area and dispose, reuse or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
6. Plan and prepare to place and compact concrete
   • Access, interpret and apply concrete compaction 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 correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage requirements
   • Select and check for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
7. Define and prepare work area
   • Check location of concrete placement is determined from plans and specifications and location for placement is free of debris and waste
   • Maintain safe working area around pour location using barriers and signage
   • Locate plant, tools and equipment to suit planned placement
   • Undertake pre-pour inspections before concrete arrives on site
8. Place concrete and compact
   • Place concrete in horizontal layers into location to levels indicated by markers, level pegs or lines
   • Minimise height of vertical drop of concrete to avoid segregation of concrete materials
   • Consolidate poured concrete during process using approved compaction or vibration method
   • Check finished levels against datum using levelling device
9. Screed/level concrete
   • Screed concrete to correct levels and grades using straight edged tool/formwork mounted screed
   • Clear work area and dispose, reuse or recycle materials
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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 placement and compaction of concrete including:

accessing, interpreting and applying documentation for placing and compacting concrete

identifying and applying relevant specifications to all work activities

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements

selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

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

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

monitoring movements and hazards and identifying and communicating changes to the work environment during the work process

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

defining and preparing work, locating plant, tools and equipment to suit planned placement and undertaking pre-pour inspections

placing concrete using a minimum of two (2) of the following techniques

kibble

pumping equipment

shovelling

tremmies

truck placed

vibrating

wheelbarrows

using method/s used to avoid segregation of concrete

compacting or vibrating concrete to specifications

using techniques to finish concrete

screeding concrete to correct levels and grades

clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials

cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing plant, tools and equipment

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in placing and compacting concrete through:

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

identifying and managing risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

setting up work activity

site isolation, signage, erecting barriers and traffic control

work health and safety

managing waste

selecting and checking for faults, all tools and equipment to carry out tasks

carrying out work to specifications

manufacturer’s design specifications

applying effective techniques for placing and compacting concrete

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