Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to finish green concrete products. It applies to all finishes applied to concrete before curing but after manufacturing operations up to final vibration and/or screeding the top surface flat.
This unit applies to operators who are required to take responsibility for own outputs and follow established procedures to prepare the equipment and materials, interpret formulae and mixing specifications and finish the surface. Operators are also required to work autonomously and apply their own judgement to interpret information; monitor processes; identify and address routine and non-routine problems and control hazards.
This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to surface finish green concrete | 1.1 Check drawings and work orders for finish requirements 1.2 Check product against relevant standards and specification 1.3 Check required condition and set state of concrete 1.4 Prepare and mix surface finish 1.5 Prepare finish equipment |
2. Finish surface green concrete as required | 2.1 Apply finish or spray surface 2.2 Inspect surface after initial finishing and patch or rework 2.3 Continue finishing and monitor finish 2.4 Inspect final finish after appropriate time and make any changes required to meet specification 2.5 Dispose of waste to requirements |
3. Rectify routine problems | 3.1 Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure 3.2 Maintain records and log books of equipment operations 3.3 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person |
4. Control hazards | 4.1 Identify finishing hazards for green concrete products 4.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards 4.3 Implement measures to control those risks |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Competency Field
Operations