Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install below ground concrete burial vaults. It applies to cemetery and crematorium staff involved in burial works who generally work under supervision as part of a team. The work is performed 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. Prepare to lay vaults. | 1.1 Liaise with supervisors or co-workers to identify and confirm work requirements including tools and equipment. 1.2 Identify, prepare and use personal protective equipment. 1.3 Select and assemble tools and equipment. 1.4 Check tools and equipment for serviceability and report faults to supervisor. 1.5 Determine safety hazards and take corrective action. 1.6 Set up drainage provisions in excavated vault areas according to plan details. 1.7 Install formwork in site according to work requirements. 1.8 Install sub-base material in site and compact area to specified level and consistency. 1.9 Install waterproof membrane to area as required according to manufacturer guidelines. 1.10 Cut, place and tie reinforcement to area according to plan details. 1.11 Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines. |
2. Mix concrete. | 2.1 Calculate volume of concrete required for vaults according to work requirements. 2.2 Determine proportions for concrete mix according to vault strength requirements. 2.3 Establish volume of dry materials to produce final concrete mix and mix to blend all materials. 2.4 Introduce sufficient water to produce a plastic concrete mix after making allowances for damp aggregates. |
3. Place and finish concrete. | 3.1 Check faults and take required corrective action prior to placing concrete. 3.2 Apply release agent to formwork according to manufacturer guidelines. 3.3 Conduct concrete slump test to confirm specifications where required. 3.4 Place concrete to designated levels in a manner that avoids segregation of materials. 3.5 Consolidate concrete using approved vibration method. 3.6 Screed concrete according to required level. 3.7 Prepare surface to required finish. 3.8 Use appropriate curing agent and method according to manufacturer guidelines. 3.9 Clean equipment on completion. |
4. Complete installation. | 4.1 Remove formwork and nails. 4.2 Gather and place vault lids according to work requirements. 4.3 Clean work area and store all equipment according to workplace requirements. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer guidelines
calculate volume and proportion of concrete mix and dry materials, and mix, test and place concrete
install burial vaults safety and efficiently and according to work specifications.
Evidence of performance of installing burial vaults 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:
basic concepts and techniques of concrete construction relating to installing burial vaults
materials required for the concreting process
material handling techniques in relation to installing burial vaults
hand tools and equipment used to install burial vaults and their associates uses
operating and maintenance requirements of relevant hand tools and equipment
use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
safety hazards in relation to installing vaults, including:
air
vibration
water
heat
overhead obstacles
loadings on top of ground:
machinery
people
soil
previously dug graves
monument collapse
drains
cables
sprinklers
pipes
trees and roots
faults in relation to installing vaults, including:
formwork stability
reinforcement placement
screeding point positions
federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety and vault installation
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:
excavated vault areas
personal protective equipment and concreting tools and equipment
work specifications and plans
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 supervisors and team members
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