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SIFCBCR012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install burial vaults

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFCBCR012 - Install burial vaults
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install below ground concrete burial vaults. It applies to cemetery and crematorium staff involved in burial works who generally work under supervision as part of a team. The work is performed according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that is as industry realistic as possible. In a simulated environment, it is essential that assessment is conducted:

using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

excavated vault areas

personal protective equipment and concreting tools and equipment

work specifications and plans

under industry conditions where there is:

integration of tasks with possible interruptions to work typical of the job role

speed and timing requirements that reflect commercial operating conditions

interaction with supervisors and team members

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Burial and Cremation Operations
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: Prepare to lay vaults.
  • Liaise with supervisors or co-workers to identify and confirm work requirements including tools and equipment.
  • Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment.
  • Select and assemble tools and equipment.
  • Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults to supervisor.
  • Determine safety hazards and take corrective action.
  • Set up drainage provisions in excavated vault areas according to plan details.
  • Install formwork in site according to work requirements.
  • Install sub-base material in site and compact area to specified level and consistency.
  • Install waterproof membrane to area as required according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Cut, place and tie reinforcement to area according to plan details.
  • Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines.
       
Element: Mix concrete.
  • Calculate volume of concrete required for vaults according to work requirements.
  • Determine proportions for concrete mix according to vault strength requirements.
  • Establish volume of dry materials to produce final concrete mix and mix to blend all materials.
  • Introduce sufficient water to produce a plastic concrete mix after making allowances for damp aggregates.
       
Element: Place and finish concrete.
  • Check faults and take required corrective action prior to placing concrete.
  • Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Conduct concrete slump test to confirm specifications where required.
  • Place concrete to designated levels in a manner that avoids segregation of materials.
  • Consolidate concrete using approved vibration method.
  • Screed concrete according to required level.
  • Prepare surface to required finish.
  • Use appropriate curing agent and method according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Clean equipment on completion.
       
Element: Complete installation.
  • Remove formwork and nails.
  • Gather and place vault lids according to work requirements.
  • Clean work area and store all equipment according to workplace requirements.
       
Element: Prepare to lay vaults.
  • Liaise with supervisors or co-workers to identify and confirm work requirements including tools and equipment.
  • Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment.
  • Select and assemble tools and equipment.
  • Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults to supervisor.
  • Determine safety hazards and take corrective action.
  • Set up drainage provisions in excavated vault areas according to plan details.
  • Install formwork in site according to work requirements.
  • Install sub-base material in site and compact area to specified level and consistency.
  • Install waterproof membrane to area as required according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Cut, place and tie reinforcement to area according to plan details.
  • Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines.
       
Element: Mix concrete.
  • Calculate volume of concrete required for vaults according to work requirements.
  • Determine proportions for concrete mix according to vault strength requirements.
  • Establish volume of dry materials to produce final concrete mix and mix to blend all materials.
  • Introduce sufficient water to produce a plastic concrete mix after making allowances for damp aggregates.
       
Element: Place and finish concrete.
  • Check faults and take required corrective action prior to placing concrete.
  • Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Conduct concrete slump test to confirm specifications where required.
  • Place concrete to designated levels in a manner that avoids segregation of materials.
  • Consolidate concrete using approved vibration method.
  • Screed concrete according to required level.
  • Prepare surface to required finish.
  • Use appropriate curing agent and method according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Clean equipment on completion.
       
Element: Complete installation.
  • Remove formwork and nails.
  • Gather and place vault lids according to work requirements.
  • Clean work area and store all equipment according to workplace requirements.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to lay vaults.

1.1 Liaise with supervisors or co-workers to identify and confirm work requirements including tools and equipment.

1.2 Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment.

1.3 Select and assemble tools and equipment.

1.4 Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults to supervisor.

1.5 Determine safety hazards and take corrective action.

1.6 Set up drainage provisions in excavated vault areas according to plan details.

1.7 Install formwork in site according to work requirements.

1.8 Install sub-base material in site and compact area to specified level and consistency.

1.9 Install waterproof membrane to area as required according to manufacturer guidelines.

1.10 Cut, place and tie reinforcement to area according to plan details.

1.11 Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines.

2. Mix concrete.

2.1 Calculate volume of concrete required for vaults according to work requirements.

2.2 Determine proportions for concrete mix according to vault strength requirements.

2.3 Establish volume of dry materials to produce final concrete mix and mix to blend all materials.

2.4 Introduce sufficient water to produce a plastic concrete mix after making allowances for damp aggregates.

3. Place and finish concrete.

3.1 Check faults and take required corrective action prior to placing concrete.

3.2 Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines.

3.3 Conduct concrete slump test to confirm specifications where required.

3.4 Place concrete to designated levels in a manner that avoids segregation of materials.

3.5 Consolidate concrete using approved vibration method.

3.6 Screed concrete according to required level.

3.7 Prepare surface to required finish.

3.8 Use appropriate curing agent and method according to manufacturer guidelines.

3.9 Clean equipment on completion.

4. Complete installation.

4.1 Remove formwork and nails.

4.2 Gather and place vault lids according to work requirements.

4.3 Clean work area and store all equipment according to workplace requirements.

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 volume and proportion of concrete mix and dry materials, and mix, test and place concrete

install burial vaults safety and efficiently and according to work specifications.

Evidence of performance of installing burial vaults on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

basic concepts and techniques of concrete construction relating to installing burial vaults

materials required for the concreting process

material handling techniques in relation to installing burial vaults

hand tools and equipment used to install burial vaults and their associates uses

operating and maintenance requirements of relevant hand tools and equipment

use and maintenance of personal protective equipment

safety hazards in relation to installing vaults, including:

air

vibration

water

heat

overhead obstacles

loadings on top of ground:

machinery

people

soil

previously dug graves

monument collapse

drains

cables

sprinklers

pipes

trees and roots

faults in relation to installing vaults, including:

formwork stability

reinforcement placement

screeding point positions

federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety and vault installation

workplace policies and procedures regarding concrete construction

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

environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to lay vaults.

1.1 Liaise with supervisors or co-workers to identify and confirm work requirements including tools and equipment.

1.2 Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment.

1.3 Select and assemble tools and equipment.

1.4 Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults to supervisor.

1.5 Determine safety hazards and take corrective action.

1.6 Set up drainage provisions in excavated vault areas according to plan details.

1.7 Install formwork in site according to work requirements.

1.8 Install sub-base material in site and compact area to specified level and consistency.

1.9 Install waterproof membrane to area as required according to manufacturer guidelines.

1.10 Cut, place and tie reinforcement to area according to plan details.

1.11 Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines.

2. Mix concrete.

2.1 Calculate volume of concrete required for vaults according to work requirements.

2.2 Determine proportions for concrete mix according to vault strength requirements.

2.3 Establish volume of dry materials to produce final concrete mix and mix to blend all materials.

2.4 Introduce sufficient water to produce a plastic concrete mix after making allowances for damp aggregates.

3. Place and finish concrete.

3.1 Check faults and take required corrective action prior to placing concrete.

3.2 Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines.

3.3 Conduct concrete slump test to confirm specifications where required.

3.4 Place concrete to designated levels in a manner that avoids segregation of materials.

3.5 Consolidate concrete using approved vibration method.

3.6 Screed concrete according to required level.

3.7 Prepare surface to required finish.

3.8 Use appropriate curing agent and method according to manufacturer guidelines.

3.9 Clean equipment on completion.

4. Complete installation.

4.1 Remove formwork and nails.

4.2 Gather and place vault lids according to work requirements.

4.3 Clean work area and store all equipment according to workplace requirements.

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
Liaise with supervisors or co-workers to identify and confirm work requirements including tools and equipment. 
Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment. 
Select and assemble tools and equipment. 
Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults to supervisor. 
Determine safety hazards and take corrective action. 
Set up drainage provisions in excavated vault areas according to plan details. 
Install formwork in site according to work requirements. 
Install sub-base material in site and compact area to specified level and consistency. 
Install waterproof membrane to area as required according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Cut, place and tie reinforcement to area according to plan details. 
Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Calculate volume of concrete required for vaults according to work requirements. 
Determine proportions for concrete mix according to vault strength requirements. 
Establish volume of dry materials to produce final concrete mix and mix to blend all materials. 
Introduce sufficient water to produce a plastic concrete mix after making allowances for damp aggregates. 
Check faults and take required corrective action prior to placing concrete. 
Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Conduct concrete slump test to confirm specifications where required. 
Place concrete to designated levels in a manner that avoids segregation of materials. 
Consolidate concrete using approved vibration method. 
Screed concrete according to required level. 
Prepare surface to required finish. 
Use appropriate curing agent and method according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Clean equipment on completion. 
Remove formwork and nails. 
Gather and place vault lids according to work requirements. 
Clean work area and store all equipment according to workplace requirements. 
Liaise with supervisors or co-workers to identify and confirm work requirements including tools and equipment. 
Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment. 
Select and assemble tools and equipment. 
Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults to supervisor. 
Determine safety hazards and take corrective action. 
Set up drainage provisions in excavated vault areas according to plan details. 
Install formwork in site according to work requirements. 
Install sub-base material in site and compact area to specified level and consistency. 
Install waterproof membrane to area as required according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Cut, place and tie reinforcement to area according to plan details. 
Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Calculate volume of concrete required for vaults according to work requirements. 
Determine proportions for concrete mix according to vault strength requirements. 
Establish volume of dry materials to produce final concrete mix and mix to blend all materials. 
Introduce sufficient water to produce a plastic concrete mix after making allowances for damp aggregates. 
Check faults and take required corrective action prior to placing concrete. 
Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Conduct concrete slump test to confirm specifications where required. 
Place concrete to designated levels in a manner that avoids segregation of materials. 
Consolidate concrete using approved vibration method. 
Screed concrete according to required level. 
Prepare surface to required finish. 
Use appropriate curing agent and method according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Clean equipment on completion. 
Remove formwork and nails. 
Gather and place vault lids according to work requirements. 
Clean work area and store all equipment according to workplace requirements. 

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