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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to cure concrete
   • Access, interpret and apply concrete curing 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 and apply relevant project specifications
   • Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage and barrier requirements
   • Select and check for faults to plant, tools and equipment
2. Cure concrete
   • Cure concrete to project specifications
   • Install and maintain run-off devices
   • Apply and maintain curing compound and curing technique/method on concrete surface to project specifications
   • Isolate and/or barricade the area to protect concrete during curing process
   • Monitor movements and hazards and identify and communicate changes to the work environment during the work process
3. Clean up
   • Clean work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials
   • Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored
4. Plan and prepare to cure concrete
   • Access, interpret and apply concrete curing 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 and apply relevant project specifications
   • Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage and barrier requirements
   • Select and check for faults to plant, tools and equipment
5. Cure concrete
   • Cure concrete to project specifications
   • Install and maintain run-off devices
   • Apply and maintain curing compound and curing technique/method on concrete surface to project specifications
   • Isolate and/or barricade the area to protect concrete during curing process
   • Monitor movements and hazards and identify and communicate changes to the work environment during the work process
   • Clean work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials
   • Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored

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 concrete curing including:

accessing, interpreting and applying documentation for curing concrete

identifying and applying relevant specifications to all work activities

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage and barriers requirements

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

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

works effectively with others to undertake and complete concrete curing in a way 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 curing concrete that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

curing concrete to project specifications

installing and maintaining run-off devices

isolating and/or barricading the work area

clearing work area and disposing of, reusing, recycling or storing materials

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

Carrying out two (2) concrete curing task to specifications

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in curing 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 and erecting barriers

work health and safety

managing waste

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

carrying out work to specifications

applying effective techniques to curing concrete

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