Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes and knowledge required to manufacture concrete vault lids using moulds. It applies to cemetery and crematorium staff involved in burial works. It involves working under supervision and according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. Plan and prepare vault lid production work. | 1.1 Liaise with manager to identify and confirm work requirements. 1.2 Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment. 1.3 Select and assemble tools and equipment according to work requirements. 1.4 Inspect tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults. 1.5 Identify and assemble required mould parts according to work requirements. 1.6 Check mould parts for cleanliness and leakage. 1.7 Clean dirty mould parts and report damaged moulds to manager as required. 1.8 Establish mould dimensions against specifications or drawings. 1.9 Prepare concrete for use in mould. |
2. Complete work tasks. | 2.1 Place reinforcement and fittings in mould as required. 2.2 Pour concrete into mould to create vault lid. 2.3 Vibrate and finish lid according to manufacturer guidelines. 2.4 Store lid according to work requirements. |
3. Clean work area. | 3.1 Disassemble, clean and store mould. 3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment. 3.3 Clean work site according to workplace requirements. 3.4 Complete lid manufacture documentation. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to manager instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer guidelines
produce vault lids safety and efficiently according to work specifications.
Evidence of performance of manufacturing vault lids on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge of:
principles of concrete construction in relation to manufacturing vault lids
use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
tools and equipment used in relation to manufacturing vault lids, and their associated uses
operating and maintenance requirements of relevant hand tools and equipment
materials required for concreting process
material handling techniques in relation to manufacturing vaults
federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety and the manufacture of vault lids
workplace policies and procedures regarding concrete construction
environmental impacts in relation to burial works and minimal impact practices to reduce these, especially those that relate to resource, water and energy use
environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that is as industry realistic as possible. In a simulated environment, it is essential that assessment is conducted:
using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
an environment where a range of vault lids using moulds are manufactured
personal protective equipment and concreting tools and equipment used in the manufacture of vault lids
vault lid specifications
under industry conditions where there is:
integration of tasks with possible interruptions to work typical of the job role
speed and timing requirements that reflect commercial operating conditions
interaction with manager
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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.
Sectors
Cemetery and Crematoria
Competency Field
Burial and Cremation Operations