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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan concrete work.
   • Identify and clarify work requirements.
   • Select and assemble tools, equipment and materials according to work requirements.
   • Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults.
   • Liaise with supervisor to identify and clarify actual or potential hazards and corrective actions.
2. Prepare and place concrete.
   • Conduct concrete tests according to manufacturer guidelines.
   • Transport and pour concrete on cemetery or crematoria structure.
   • Compact concrete according to job requirements.
   • Screed concrete according to specified levels and grades.
   • Finish concrete surface according to job specifications.
   • Apply curing methods according to manufacturer guidelines.
3. Clean work area and equipment.
   • Remove waste and debris according to workplace requirements.
   • Clear work site to cemetery presentation standards.
   • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace requirements.
4. Plan concrete work.
   • Identify and clarify work requirements.
   • Select and assemble tools, equipment and materials according to work requirements.
   • Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults.
   • Liaise with supervisor to identify and clarify actual or potential hazards and corrective actions.
5. Prepare and place concrete.
   • Conduct concrete tests according to manufacturer guidelines.
   • Transport and pour concrete on cemetery or crematoria structure.
   • Compact concrete according to job requirements.
   • Screed concrete according to specified levels and grades.
   • Finish concrete surface according to job specifications.
   • Apply curing methods according to manufacturer guidelines.
6. Clean work area and equipment.
   • Remove waste and debris according to workplace requirements.
   • Clear work site to cemetery presentation standards.
   • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace requirements.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer guidelines

calculate concrete mix according to manufacture guidelines and job specifications.

place and finish concrete works with minimal spillage and according to job specifications.

Evidence of performance of placing and finishing concrete for cemetery and crematorium structures on two or more different structures is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge of:

properties and characteristics of concreting materials

tools and equipment used for concreting

curling methods when finishing concrete surfaces

job requirements for concreting for cemetery and crematorium structures, including but not restricted to:

foundations

slab on ground

concrete lid repair or replacement

monument repair.

potential hazards and complications associated with concreting and finishing surfaces

federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations that impact on concreting structures

environmental impacts in relation to general grounds care and minimal impact practices to reduce these, especially those that relate to resource, water and energy use

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for concreting waste including timber, empty containers and concrete spillage and in particular for hazardous substance in relation to concreting

workplace policies and procedure in regard to concrete construction and operation, use and maintenance of relevant hand and power tools and other equipment.

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