Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify the required concrete surface application

1.1 Examine concrete surface to be prepared and polished to evaluate the level, any undulations and surface condition

1.2 Establish types of grinding and polishing techniques required based on floor inspection of the job

1.3 Determine the need for wet or dry application and any additional abrasives required

1.4 Evaluate floor moisture test results and use results to determine the floor grinding and polishing steps for the job

2. Select diamond grinding tools

2.1 Identify required diamond tools and bond type for surface preparation

2.2 Determine grit size for grinding based on job requirements

2.3 Match segments of diamond tool and bond type to the job requirements and machine to be used for grinding

2.4 Fit diamond tools to the planetary machine for surface preparation operations ensuring tool rotation is correct for the machine set-up

3. Select floor diamond polishing tools

3.1 Identify required diamond tools and bond type for surface polishing

3.2 Determine grit size for the polishing job

3.3 Match segments of diamond tool and bond type to the job requirements and machine to be used for polishing

3.4 Fit diamond tools to the planetary machine for surface polishing operations ensuring tool rotation is correct for the machine set up

4. Clean up work area and tools

4.1 Examine all diamond tools and identify those which are able to be re-used and which are to be discarded

4.2 Clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3 Record items to be discarded in workplace documentation and make disposal in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

4.4 Clear work area and safely remove waste