CPCCCO3028A
Carry out tilt panel construction

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work in a team to set up, pour and place concrete panels to form internal and external walls for building structures.The unit includes on-site and prefabricated methods of panel construction.

Application

This unit of competency supports the attainment of the understanding and skills to carry out tilt panel construction, which may include working with others and as a member of a team.


Prerequisites

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare.

1.1. Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.

1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.

1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.

1.4. Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.

1.5. Materials quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.

1.6. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.

1.7. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.

2. Set out and prepare formwork for panel.

2.1. Location and size of tilt panel are set out to requirements of job drawings and specifications.

2.2. Casting bed formwork is erected to specifications.

2.3. Edge formwork is prepared, placed and fixed with plumb and alignment to specification requirements and set out.

2.4. Form release agent is applied to formwork with mop or brush and to specifications.

2.5. Bond breaker is applied to casting bed face or casting form face of previous panel to induce ease of panel separation.

3. Place and tie reinforcement and cast in fittings.

3.1. Reinforcement, accessories and cast-in fittings are checked for conformity with design and engineering specifications.

3.2. Reinforcement and accessories are positioned to engineer's drawings and engineering specifications.

3.3. Reinforcement is tied and/or welded in correct placement in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.

4. Place, finish and cure concrete.

4.1. Concrete is evenly placed and consolidated to specification using approved vibration method.

4.2. Concrete surface is screeded and finished to specification ensuring cast-in fittings are clear.

4.3. Curing process is applied in accordance with specification.

4.4. Edge formwork is stripped carefully ensuring no damage to panel.

5. Clean up.

5.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.

5.2. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

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

Required knowledge for this unit is:

formwork and reinforcing componentry

general construction terminology

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

levelling techniques

lifting inserts and ferules positioning

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

placing, finishing and curing concrete

plans, drawings and specifications

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

tensile strength of concrete panels

tilt panel construction materials and techniques

tilt panel erection and propping

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

Evidence Required

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 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 who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

safely and effectively operate and use tools, plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

construct at least one tilt panel to a minimum size of 20 square metres, complying with engineering specifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

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

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

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.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

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.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.


Range Statement

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.

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 tilt panel construction

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to tilt panel construction

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

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:

edging tools

formwork

hammers

measuring tapes and rules

power drills

power leads

power trowels

screed boards

shovels

spanners

spirit levels

squares

trowels

vibrators

may include:

air compressors and hoses

mechanical screeds

nail guns

power saws

rakes

saw stools

wheelbarrows.

Quality requirements include:

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications, where specified

relevant regulations, including Australian standards

workplace operations and procedures.

Materials include:

bond breaker and curing compound

concrete

ferrules

form release agents

lifters

steel bars

steel mesh.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

vibration

waste management.

Tilt panels are:

pre-produced panels constructed either on site or in an off-site factory location.

Formwork includes:

edge form timber

plywood.

Reinforcement components include:

ligatures

mesh

reinforcement bars and rods.

Cast-in fittings include:

services and fixtures tied to the reinforcement.

Placing methods for concrete include:

kibble

pumping equipment

shovelling

tremmies

truck placed

vibrating

wheelbarrows.

Finishing techniques for concrete include:

broom finished

brushed

bull float

mechanical trowelling machine

steel trowel

wood float.

Curing includes:

applied moisture

coating with a membrane

curing compound

flooding

plastic sheeting

steam.


Sectors

Unit sector

Construction


Co-Requisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable