Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
Civil construction
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2 Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task 1.3 Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 1.4 Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 1.5 Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task |
2. Setup operations | 2.1 Verify quantity of bars meet task requirements 2.2 Confirm bars are fit for purpose 2.3 Confirm saw cut locations are marked out or programmed into paving computer as per site specifications 2.4 Check automatic program spacing 2.5 Check tie bar spacing and variations conform to plans 2.6 Check for safe operations and confirm operation of emergency stops |
3. Operate tie bar system | 3.1 Maintain safe working area around tie bar inserter 3.2 Maintain adequate stock of bars at tie bar inserter 3.3 Operate and monitor mechanical or manual tie bar insertion for correct location, alignment and depth (if sidebars) 3.4 Report missed bars or jamming immediately to the relevant personnel 3.5 Ensure location of any missed or non compliant insertion is recorded by relevant site personnel 3.6 Ensure concrete is fully compacted around the tie bar 3.7 Ensure magazine is sufficiently loaded at all times 3.8 Operate hiab (if fitted) to load magazine safely and accurately 3.9 Load magazine by hand according to correct procedures |
4. Clean Up | 4.1 Clean up work area at end of day 4.2 Return unused stockbars to store |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct tie bar insertion in wet concrete operations including: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting road construction paver screeding operations apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for laying pavers organise work activities select and use relevant tools and equipment safely identify and report on hazards related to the worksite and work activity communicate effectively to receive and clarify work instructions handle materials correctly operate hiab according to regulatory, workplace and manufacturer’s specifications |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct tie insertion in wet concrete operations including: site and equipment safety requirements site communication and hand signals paver screed operations hiab operations longitudinal and transverse joints operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods quality requirements civil construction terminology safe operating techniques in all terrain JSAs/safe work method statements |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following: knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the insertion of tie bars into fresh concrete implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient insertion of tie bars into fresh concrete working with others to undertake the insertion of tie bars into fresh concrete that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely insertion of tie bars into fresh concrete that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes identify and correctly mark onsite changes in tie bar spacing from the plans conduct insertion and compaction of tie bars to correct depth over 75 linear metres on a minimum of three (3) occasions load a magazine on at least one occasion in accordance with manufacturer’s procedures set out manually inserted tie bars and corresponding saw cuts |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job. Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity. Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. |
Method of assessment | This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods: written and/or oral assessment of the candidate’s required knowledge observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s: implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes consistent achievement of required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s: working with others to undertake and complete the insertion of tie bars in fresh concrete |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications Australian standards Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Safety requirements may include: | OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with high voltage power lines, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation |
Site may include: | formed/prepared roads pads highways and major arterial roads freeways car and truck parks container yards |
Task may include: | loading magazine operating manual or automatic tie bar inserter spreading concrete materials |
Traffic may include: | congested urban environments low traffic rural areas off-road un-trafficked areas parking sites pedestrian areas |
Plant, tools and equipment may include: | measuring tapes depth gauges standard tool kits string lines straight edges screed hiab |
Environmental protection requirements may include: | organisational/project environmental management plan waste management water quality protection noise vibration dust and clean-up management |
Sectors
Road and Pavements Construction and Maintenance (General)
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.