ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Divert or drain water from the work site

1.1 Appropriate drainage is provided to allow for the diversion of water from the work site and to minimise damage to the environment.

1.2 Safe and appropriate methods are used to pump or drain contaminated stormwater from excavations to prevent damage to the environment.

1.3 Environmental protection devices are installed to meet environmental regulations.

1.4 Work is planned and undertaken in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS) and traffic control requirements.

2 Construct or maintain concrete structures

2.1 Excavation work, formwork and concrete reinforcement are set out according to plans and specifications.

2.2 Concrete and reinforced steel are placed and finished in accordance with specifications and relevant standards .

2.3 Pre-cast concrete sections are removed or installed in accordance with specifications.

2.4 Pre-stressing of concrete is undertaken in accordance with approved practice.

2.5 Appropriate maintenance methods are used and works are undertaken as specified.

3 Reinstate or landscape works area

3.1 Edges, shoulders and potholes are patched or repaired.

3.2 Pavement is profiled and resealed and material is recycled as appropriate.

3.3 Landscape works are carried out as required.

4 Maintain records

4.1 Information is recorded in accordance with council and legislative requirements.

4.2 Details are recorded clearly, accurately and legibly.

4.3 Records are secured, made accessible and kept up to date.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Required Skills

concrete placement, compaction, finishing and curing

formwork, shoring and falsework

setting out

scaffolding

steel fixing

reading and following plans and specifications

operating plant and equipment

earthworks

measurement

Required Knowledge

OHS requirements

work site traffic management

materials technology related to concrete construction

state and local environmental requirements

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Appropriate materials and processes are used for the effective construction and maintenance of concrete structures.

Plans and specifications are adhered to.

Safety at work site is achieved.

Australian standards are met.

Context of assessment

May be assessed:

on the job

simulated workplace environment

written assignment

short-answer test

oral questioning

observation

or any combination of the above

Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables.

Resource implications

In accordance with a range of variable 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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Formwork may include:

elevated

table forms

boxing

place props

forms suspended

slip forms

steel forms

timber forms

Concrete may include:

concrete

grades of cement and mortar

pre-mixes

ready-mixes

Concrete placement may include:

basket box

wheelbarrow

concrete mixer

pumping

crane kibble

boom

Maintenance methods may include:

patching

joint repair

resurfacing

dowling

connecting to existing work

Falsework may include:

scaffolding

timber

steel

aluminium

Earth stabilisation may include:

criblock

gabions

reinforced earth

stone pitching

stone blocking

sand bagging

geotextile fabrics

spray seeding

line

cement and bitumen

Relevant standards may include:

AS1012

AS1012.1

AS3610

AS3600

AS3799

and other relevant standards

Records may include:

time sheets

accident reports

delivery dockets