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

RIICRC314 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle concrete materials

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICRC314 - Handle concrete materials
Description This unit of covers handling of concrete materials. It includes requirements to safely manually handle, store and apply environmental management principles associated with concreting materials and components in preparation for commencement of concreting work. The unit includes the identification and safe handling of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with material safety data sheets (MSDS)
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:- Civil construction
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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 for operations
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
  • Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
  • Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
  • Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
       
Element: Handle and sort concrete materials and components
  • Identify and check on-site delivery of concrete materials and components for conformity to material schedule, plans and specifications.
  • Move concrete materials to specified location applying safe manual handling procedures
  • Stack and stockpile concrete materials and components for ease of identification and retrieve for task sequence and job location in accordance with job specifications
  • Protect concrete materials and components against physical and water damage, and store clear of access ways, for ease of identification, retrieval and distributio
  • Handle and position components ready for installation in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, plans and specifications
       
Element: Handle and remove concrete materials and components on completion
  • Handle materials safely according to MSDS and requirements of regulatory authorities
  • Identify hazardous material for separate handling
  • Use dust suppression procedures to minimise health risk to work personnel and others
  • Provide protection of materials in accordance with specific material needs
  • Store materials safely and effectively according to MSDS and requirements of statutory and regulatory authorities
       
Element: Clean up
  • Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle material in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification
  • Identify hazardous material for separate handling
  • Remove non-toxic materials using correct procedures
  • Use dust suppression procedures to minimise health risk to work personnel and others
  • Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices
       


Evidence Required

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for handling concrete materials

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of handling concrete materials

working with others to undertake and complete handling concrete material operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of handling concrete material operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

conduct handling concrete materials

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment 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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in Civil Construction. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate’s required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:

working with others to undertake and complete the handling of concrete materials

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct concrete handling including:

communication skills to:

determine requirements

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

follow instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

evaluating own actions and making judgments about performance and necessary improvements

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

recognising procedures, following instructions, responding to change and contributing to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems

teamwork skills to coordinate own work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to handle concrete including:

concrete materials handling techniques

concreting materials

general construction terminology

hazardous materials

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

MSDS

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

plans, drawings and specifications

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of tools and equipment

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified

MSDS

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to handling concreting materials

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to handling concreting materials

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planning and preparation include:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies

equipment defect identification

work site inspection.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

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

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

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances, including cement and curing agents

organisational first aid

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

Tools and equipment include:

brooms

rakes

shovels

tarpaulins and covers

wheelbarrows

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications

workplace operations and procedures

Materials:

include:

aggregates

cement

form release agents

non-toxic materials, including general concreting materials

sand

water

may include:

additives

curing compound

oxides

Environmental requirements includes:

clean-up management

dust and noise

dust suppression, including:

covering

keeping dust in the air to a minimum

spraying with water

using a vacuum cleaner

stormwater management

vibration

waste management

Concrete materials and components:

include:

bar chairs

bracing

plastic membrane

reinforcement mesh

spacers

steel and timber formwork

may include:

bar steel

decking

key joints

push-pull props

reinforcement bars

scaffolding

support props

tilt panels.

Handling procedures include:

calculation of quantities

manual handling, including:

carrying materials using correct lifting techniques

control of waste

using pallets

MSDS

protection of materials

stacking and storing of materials

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

federal, state and local authorities administering the applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice

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
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task 
Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 
Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 
Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task 
Identify and check on-site delivery of concrete materials and components for conformity to material schedule, plans and specifications. 
Move concrete materials to specified location applying safe manual handling procedures 
Stack and stockpile concrete materials and components for ease of identification and retrieve for task sequence and job location in accordance with job specifications 
Protect concrete materials and components against physical and water damage, and store clear of access ways, for ease of identification, retrieval and distributio 
Handle and position components ready for installation in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, plans and specifications 
Handle materials safely according to MSDS and requirements of regulatory authorities 
Identify hazardous material for separate handling 
Use dust suppression procedures to minimise health risk to work personnel and others 
Provide protection of materials in accordance with specific material needs 
Store materials safely and effectively according to MSDS and requirements of statutory and regulatory authorities 
Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle material in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification 
Identify hazardous material for separate handling 
Remove non-toxic materials using correct procedures 
Use dust suppression procedures to minimise health risk to work personnel and others 
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices 

Forms

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