Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPCCCO3047A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut and core concrete

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCCO3047A - Cut and core concrete
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to cut and core concrete, and plan and prepare the work.The unit includes the use of sawing and drilling equipment. It may also include working with others and as a member of a team.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to cutting and coring concrete to provide service holes, core samples and construction joints, and for joining new components.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare.
  • Work instructions, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and other information relevant to the work are identified, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
  • Plant, tools and equipment consistent with job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified and reported before work begins.
  • Material quantity requirements are identified and calculated according to plans, specifications and quality requirements.
  • Materials appropriate to the work application are obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
  • Environmental requirements are identified for the project according to environmental plans and regulatory obligations.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by undertaking a range of tasks in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to:

complete saw cutting of a construction joint to a minimum of 5 metres straight or to the set line, according to job specifications

core a hole in a designated surface, clear through a minimum of 100mm in depth, according to job specifications

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications relating to cutting and coring concrete

comply with site safety plans and procedures

comply with organisational policies and procedures relating to cutting and coring concrete while maintaining quality requirements as outlined in job specifications

safely and effectively operate and use plant, tools and equipment required to cut and core concrete

communicate and work effectively and safely with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit:

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

safety data sheets.

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using a combination of the following methods:

direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions

questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

learning skills to:

evaluate own actions and make judgments about performance and necessary improvements

respond to change, such as differences in work site, and environmental and quality requirements

numeracy skills to:

check levels of lubricants in tools

calculate and confirm correct quantities of materials for work tasks

oral communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, and share information

report work site hazards to appropriate personnel, including faults in tools, equipment or materials

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

reading skills to:

interpret documentation, including drawings and specifications

understand written instructions, procedures and signage

interpret manufacturer instructions for safely handling tools and equipment

writing skills to complete pre-operational checklists and equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment used in cutting and coring concrete

types, location and usage of relevant safety information:

job safety analyses (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

safety data sheets (SDS)

safety manuals and instructions for plant, tools and equipment

signage

environmental and work site safety plans

principles of concreting:

substructure construction

concrete cutting and coring techniques

purpose and placement of control joints

general construction terminology

processes for material storage and environmentally friendly waste management

processes for calculating joint requirements

quality requirements relating to cutting and coring concrete

workplace and equipment safety requirements

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.

Work health and safety requirements must comply with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan, and may include:

assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices with handling activities where size, weight or other issues, such as disability, are a factor

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation procedures

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

earth leakage boxes

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Information may include:

instructions issued by authorised organisational and external personnel

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements relating to coring concrete

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to coring concrete

safety data sheets

signage

verbal, written and diagrammatic instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planning and preparation must include:

assessing conditions and hazards

determining work requirements and safety plans and procedures

identifying and rectifying equipment defects

inspecting work sites.

Tools and equipment:

must include:

concrete drilling equipment

concrete saws

coring equipment

diamond tip drill bits

may include:

bolt cutters

hoses

measuring tapes

nips.

Quality requirements must include:

internal organisational quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications where specified

relevant regulations and Australian standards

workplace operations and procedures.

Materials:

must include water as a cooling agent

may include other specialist cooling agents.

Environmental requirements may include:

clean-up management

dust and noise control

stormwater management

vibration management

waste management.

Cutting and coring activities apply to:

columns

commercial buildings

driveways

foundations

gutters

hardstands

kerbs

pathways

pits

plinths

residential buildings

slabs

walls.

Cutting concrete may include:

anti-cracking joints

articulation joints

construction joints

control joints

expansion and contraction joints

joining new concrete components

structural joints.

Coring of concrete may include:

providing for fixtures

providing holes to accommodate services

testing core samples.

Saw types may include:

hand held

walk behind.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work instructions, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and other information relevant to the work are identified, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes. 
Plant, tools and equipment consistent with job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified and reported before work begins. 
Material quantity requirements are identified and calculated according to plans, specifications and quality requirements. 
Materials appropriate to the work application are obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use. 
Environmental requirements are identified for the project according to environmental plans and regulatory obligations. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPCCCO3047A - Cut and core concrete
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