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Evidence Guide: CPCCSF2004A - Place and fix reinforcement materials

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CPCCSF2004A - Place and fix reinforcement materials

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

Plan and prepare.

  1. Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained from relevant information, confirmed and applied to the scope of work performed.
  2. Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
  3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
  4. Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
  5. Stock of reinforcement materials is checked for correct type, quality and quantities against reinforcement schedule and details in plans/specifications.
  6. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and legislative authority obligations and applied.
Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained from relevant information, confirmed and applied to the scope of work performed.

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Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.

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Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.

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Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.

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Stock of reinforcement materials is checked for correct type, quality and quantities against reinforcement schedule and details in plans/specifications.

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Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and legislative authority obligations and applied.

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Prepare for reinforcement placement.

  1. Formwork is checked for completion and conformity to receive reinforcement.
  2. Reinforcement bars are cut and bent to required set out and plans and specifications.
  3. Bars are tied to designed configuration from plans and specifications.
  4. Reinforcement sheets are cut to required sizes.
  5. Stiffening rods are attached to panels as required to facilitate handling processes.
  6. Bar chairs and spacers are located to requirements of reinforcement schedule and plans and specifications.
Formwork is checked for completion and conformity to receive reinforcement.

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Reinforcement bars are cut and bent to required set out and plans and specifications.

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Bars are tied to designed configuration from plans and specifications.

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Reinforcement sheets are cut to required sizes.

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Stiffening rods are attached to panels as required to facilitate handling processes.

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Bar chairs and spacers are located to requirements of reinforcement schedule and plans and specifications.

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Place and fix reinforcement.

  1. Fabric reinforcement sheets are placed into position in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.
  2. Reinforcement bars are located and positioned in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.
  3. Reinforcement is located and placed using bar chairs, ligatures and spacers according to engineer's drawings and specifications.
  4. Reinforcement material is supported and secured into position in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.
  5. Cast-in items are secured to reinforcement in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.
  6. Ends of protruding reinforcement material are covered and protected in accordance with plans and specifications.
Fabric reinforcement sheets are placed into position in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.

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Reinforcement bars are located and positioned in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.

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Reinforcement is located and placed using bar chairs, ligatures and spacers according to engineer's drawings and specifications.

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Reinforcement material is supported and secured into position in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.

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Cast-in items are secured to reinforcement in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications.

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Ends of protruding reinforcement material are covered and protected in accordance with plans and specifications.

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Check reinforcement prior to concrete pour.

  1. Location and position of reinforcement and fixing ties to reinforcement are checked for accuracy.
  2. Depth of coverage, clearance, spacing and overlap of reinforcement material are checked in accordance with engineer's drawings and job specification.
Location and position of reinforcement and fixing ties to reinforcement are checked for accuracy.

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Depth of coverage, clearance, spacing and overlap of reinforcement material are checked in accordance with engineer's drawings and job specification.

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Clean up.

  1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
  2. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.
Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.

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Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

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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 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 who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply of relevant information, standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements

safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

place and fix reinforcement materials to specification on a minimum of three different jobs and involving deformed bars, rods and mesh sheets.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

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

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

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.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

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.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

determine requirements

follow instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

numeracy skills to apply calculations

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

construction and steelfixing terminology

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

job specifications related to the layout of reinforcement materials

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

plans, drawings and specifications

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

reinforcement materials placement and fixing techniques

types, properties, uses and limitations of reinforcement materials

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

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.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications

workplace operations and procedures.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified

MSDS

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to the placement and fixing of reinforcement materials

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to the placement and fixing of reinforcement materials

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Scope of work:

steelfixing may involve reinforcing concrete for foundations, pits and slabs, columns, walls, stairs, plinths, kerbs, gutters, pathways and hard standings.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

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

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

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances, including cement and curing agents

organisational first aid

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

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

cutting, grinding and welding equipment

lighting

power equipment

power leads and sources

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

working with metals under stress

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Tools and equipment:

include:

bolt cutters

measuring tapes and rules

mesh guillotines

reinforcement benders

tie wire reels

wire nippers

may include:

general hand and power tools

manual metal arc welding (MMAW) machines

oxy-acetylene setting and cutting attachments.

Reinforcement materials:

include:

bar chairs

deformed bars

ligatures

mesh sheets of deformed bars

mesh sheets of plain bars

plain rods

spacer/spreader assemblies

wire ties

may include:

pipe sections

scaffolding components

structural steel sections.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

stormwater protection

waste management.

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

federal, state and local authorities administering the applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.