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Evidence Guide: CPCCCO3053A - Slump test concrete

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CPCCCO3053A - Slump test concrete

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan and prepare.

  1. Work instructions, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and other information relevant to the work are identified, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
  2. Tools and equipment consistent with the job are selected, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified and reported before work begins.
  3. Material quantity requirements are identified, calculated and confirmed according to plans, specifications and quality requirements.
  4. Environmental requirements are identified for the project according to environmental plans and regulatory obligations.
  5. Standard slumping cone is cleaned in preparation for slump testing.
Work instructions, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and other information relevant to the work are identified, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.

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Tools and equipment consistent with the job are selected, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified and reported before work begins.

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Material quantity requirements are identified, calculated and confirmed according to plans, specifications and quality requirements.

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Environmental requirements are identified for the project according to environmental plans and regulatory obligations.

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Standard slumping cone is cleaned in preparation for slump testing.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by observation in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to:

conduct three slump tests from different batches of concrete, to determine if the mix is workable and complies with the delivery docket and specified order

determine when slump test fails and steps to take to communicate test outcomes to relevant personnel

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications relating to slump testing

comply with site safety plans and procedures

comply with organisational policies and procedures relating to conducting slump tests

safely and effectively operate and use plant, tools and equipment required to slump test concrete

communicate and work effectively and safely with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit:

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an off-site context, 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

must meet relevant compliance requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

safety data sheets.

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using a combination of the following methods:

direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions

questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

learning skills to:

evaluate own actions and make judgments about performance and necessary improvements

respond to change, such as differences in work site, and environmental and quality requirements

numeracy skills to confirm correct slump of concrete

oral communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, and share information

report work site hazards to appropriate personnel, including faults in tools, equipment or materials

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

reading skills to:

interpret documentation, including drawings and specifications

interpret manufacturer instructions for safely handling tools, equipment and materials

understand written instructions, procedures and signage

writing skills to complete pre-operational checklists and simple equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

application of relevant Acts, regulations, Australian standards relating to the specification and supply of concrete

environmentally friendly waste management practices applicable to the task

general construction terminology

processes for the accurate calculation of material requirements

properties of concrete, including its strength, durability, workability and cohesiveness

quality requirements relating to each stage of the concreting process

processes for material storage

slump testing techniques

types, uses, characteristics and limitations of slump testing tools and equipment

types, location and usage of relevant safety information:

job safety analyses (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

safety data sheets (SDS)

safety manuals and instructions for plant, tools and equipment

signage

environmental and work site safety plans

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Work health and safety requirements must comply with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan, and may include:

assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices with handling activities where size, weight or other issues, such as disability, are a factor

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation procedures

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

earth leakage boxes

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

signage and restricted access barriers

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

working outdoors in warm climates

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Information may include:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational and external personnel

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements relating to slump testing concrete

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to slump testing concrete

safety data sheets

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planning and preparation must include:

assessing conditions and hazards

determining work requirements and safety plans and procedures

identifying and rectifying equipment defects

inspecting work sites.

Tools and equipment:

must include:

bullet nosed rod (600mm x 16mm)

sampling scoops

standard slump cones

steel rule

steel slump plate (500mm x 500mm)

steel rod

may include:

brushes

buckets

sponges

trowels, including steel trowels

wooden floats.

Quality requirements must include:

internal organisational quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications, where specified

relevant regulations and Australian standards

workplace operations and procedures.

Environmental requirements may include:

clean-up management

dust and noise control

vibration management

waste management.

Sampling:

must include that taken at initial discharge after 0.2 square metre of the load has been placed

may include routine samples taken at three places during the load

requires a standard slumping cone 200mm in diameter at the base, 100mm in diameter at the top and 300mm tall, with foot pieces for standing on while the sample is added.

Slump testing mustinclude:

use of a steel tray and steel rod

appropriate frequency of rodding to ensure penetration of concrete layers.