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Evidence Guide: PMC552052 - Cast moulded concrete products

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PMC552052 - Cast moulded concrete products

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

Set up mould and accessories

  1. Fit reinforcement and fittings according to work instructions
  2. Pre-stress reinforcement as required
  3. Strap pipes/accessories down as required
  4. Inspect mould assembly is to specification
  5. Check mould for defects and correct if required
Fit reinforcement and fittings according to work instructions

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Pre-stress reinforcement as required

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Strap pipes/accessories down as required

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Inspect mould assembly is to specification

Completed
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Check mould for defects and correct if required

Completed
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Prepare equipment for the mix

  1. Set up tools required
  2. Set up vibrators to standard
  3. Ensure concrete dispenser is in action
  4. Ensure mix is to standard consistency
Set up tools required

Completed
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Set up vibrators to standard

Completed
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Ensure concrete dispenser is in action

Completed
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Ensure mix is to standard consistency

Completed
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Cast concrete into moulds

  1. Check casting schedule, job specification and drawings
  2. Clean, seal and oil moulds as required
  3. Pour mix into mould at correct speed
  4. Vibrate according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  5. Finish and cover mould as required
  6. Clean mould and work site as required by good occupational hygiene practices
Check casting schedule, job specification and drawings

Completed
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Clean, seal and oil moulds as required

Completed
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Pour mix into mould at correct speed

Completed
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Vibrate according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Completed
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Finish and cover mould as required

Completed
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Clean mould and work site as required by good occupational hygiene practices

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Rectify routine problems

  1. Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  2. Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  3. Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  4. Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
  5. Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

Completed
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Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions

Completed
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Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions

Completed
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Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions

Completed
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Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

Completed
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Control hazards

  1. Identify hazards from the job to be done
  2. Identify other hazards in the work area
  3. Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  4. Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
Identify hazards from the job to be done

Completed
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Identify other hazards in the work area

Completed
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Assess the risks arising from those hazards

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Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Set up mould and accessories

1.1

Fit reinforcement and fittings according to work instructions

1.2

Pre-stress reinforcement as required

1.3

Strap pipes/accessories down as required

1.4

Inspect mould assembly is to specification

1.5

Check mould for defects and correct if required

2

Prepare equipment for the mix

2.1

Set up tools required

2.2

Set up vibrators to standard

2.3

Ensure concrete dispenser is in action

2.4

Ensure mix is to standard consistency

3

Cast concrete into moulds

3.1

Check casting schedule, job specification and drawings

3.2

Clean, seal and oil moulds as required

3.3

Pour mix into mould at correct speed

3.4

Vibrate according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

3.5

Finish and cover mould as required

3.6

Clean mould and work site as required by good occupational hygiene practices

4

Rectify routine problems

4.1

Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

4.2

Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions

4.3

Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions

4.4

Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions

4.5

Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

5

Control hazards

5.1

Identify hazards from the job to be done

5.2

Identify other hazards in the work area

5.3

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

5.4

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Set up mould and accessories

1.1

Fit reinforcement and fittings according to work instructions

1.2

Pre-stress reinforcement as required

1.3

Strap pipes/accessories down as required

1.4

Inspect mould assembly is to specification

1.5

Check mould for defects and correct if required

2

Prepare equipment for the mix

2.1

Set up tools required

2.2

Set up vibrators to standard

2.3

Ensure concrete dispenser is in action

2.4

Ensure mix is to standard consistency

3

Cast concrete into moulds

3.1

Check casting schedule, job specification and drawings

3.2

Clean, seal and oil moulds as required

3.3

Pour mix into mould at correct speed

3.4

Vibrate according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

3.5

Finish and cover mould as required

3.6

Clean mould and work site as required by good occupational hygiene practices

4

Rectify routine problems

4.1

Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

4.2

Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions

4.3

Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions

4.4

Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions

4.5

Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

5

Control hazards

5.1

Identify hazards from the job to be done

5.2

Identify other hazards in the work area

5.3

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

5.4

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information

select and prepare moulds, accessories, equipment and materials to meet specifications

pre-stress reinforcement

monitor key variables, including:

mould condition

amount and grade of concrete

consistency of mix

placement of reinforcing and accessories

placement and stressing of strands

compaction/vibration

product integrity and conformance to specification

make adjustments to meet product quality and production output specifications

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

recognise out-of-specification products, process problems and materials faults

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify problems, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve problems or report them to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:

raw material/mix variations

mould anomalies

casting/operating conditions

process errors

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

common types of moulds and their application

causes and impact of mould wear

problems resulting from mould leakage

importance of vibration on compaction

basic physics and chemistry relevant to the equipment/process/materials

role of reinforcement, types of reinforcement and significance of concrete cover

hazards from pre-stressed reinforcement

the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation/processes in relation to quality of product

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.

Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:

health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials

Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made

any relevant licence and certification requirements.

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of:

drawings

job cards

emergency procedures

work instructions

SOPs

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.

Problems

Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions.

Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of:

matching reinforcement and moulds to drawing specifications

slippage, breaking of tensioned strands

compacting product and tight bends/clearances

wear and tear on mould parts

mould leakage

loose or missing bolts

bolt holes

stretched rubber

moulds coming apart.

Known solutions are drawn from one or more of:

procedures

training

remembered experience.

Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

Hazards

Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:

heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards

weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled

hazardous products and materials

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

noise

rotational equipment or vibration

plant services (steam, condensate, cooling water, etc)

structural hazards

equipment failures

machinery, equipment and product mass

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights

working in restricted or confined spaces

other hazards that might arise.

Records and reports

Records include one or more of:

log books/sheets

electronic records

job/work sheets

other records used for the smooth running of the plant.

Reports include one or more of:

paper or electronic-based logs and reports

verbal/radio reports

reporting items found which require action.