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Evidence Guide: PMC552055 - Conduct benching operations

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PMC552055 - Conduct benching operations

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

Determine the shape of the work piece

  1. Check the specification, drawing or client instructions
  2. Calculate the angle of decline to be applied to the work piece
  3. Determine the number of access and egress points to facilitate movement of liquids through the work piece
  4. Identify and obtain components, reinforcing and/or other fitments as required by the specification
Check the specification, drawing or client instructions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calculate the angle of decline to be applied to the work piece

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine the number of access and egress points to facilitate movement of liquids through the work piece

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and obtain components, reinforcing and/or other fitments as required by the specification

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assemble and prepare the work piece

  1. Establish a safe working environment which meets work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements
  2. Identify and prepare the appropriate liner or cover
  3. Secure and level in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  4. Check that the base is stabilised and correctly mounted as required to facilitate lifting or moving
  5. Position components, reinforcing and/or other fitments as required by the specification
Establish a safe working environment which meets work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and prepare the appropriate liner or cover

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secure and level in accordance with procedures/work instructions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the base is stabilised and correctly mounted as required to facilitate lifting or moving

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position components, reinforcing and/or other fitments as required by the specification

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rough cast the work piece

  1. Prepare the concrete mix or obtain the material from the batch preparation unit
  2. Ensure an adequate supply of material is available to meet production requirements
  3. Free form the concrete inside the work piece to meet the rough dimensions required by the specification
  4. Ensure that components, reinforcing and/or other fitments do not move during rough casting
  5. Employ safe working practices which conform to WHS and enterprise requirements
Prepare the concrete mix or obtain the material from the batch preparation unit

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure an adequate supply of material is available to meet production requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free form the concrete inside the work piece to meet the rough dimensions required by the specification

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that components, reinforcing and/or other fitments do not move during rough casting

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employ safe working practices which conform to WHS and enterprise requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finish the work piece

  1. Prepare a finishing mixture for application to the work piece
  2. Apply the finishing coating, trowelling and sleeking the surface to specification
  3. Ensure the work piece cures according to procedures/work practices
  4. Remove any separators, non-permanent inserts, plugs or blinds
  5. Release work piece in accordance with safe working practice and procedures
  6. Return mould segments for reuse or storage in accordance with enterprise storage quality requirements
Prepare a finishing mixture for application to the work piece

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply the finishing coating, trowelling and sleeking the surface to specification

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure the work piece cures according to procedures/work practices

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove any separators, non-permanent inserts, plugs or blinds

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Release work piece in accordance with safe working practice and procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return mould segments for reuse or storage in accordance with enterprise storage quality requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rectify routine problems

  1. Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  2. Determine and rectify fault causes procedures/work instructions
  3. Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  4. Ensure 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
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine and rectify fault causes procedures/work instructions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect and store products

  1. Inspect work piece for defects
  2. Make allowable repairs in accordance with specifications and procedures/work instructions
  3. Identify and mark work piece with appropriate brand or identification number
  4. Apply appropriate surface coatings or coverings as required by the specification
  5. Move work piece and store in compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements
Inspect work piece for defects

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make allowable repairs in accordance with specifications and procedures/work instructions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and mark work piece with appropriate brand or identification number

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply appropriate surface coatings or coverings as required by the specification

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Move work piece and store in compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify other hazards in the work area

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

Completed
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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

Determine the shape of the work piece

1.1

Check the specification, drawing or client instructions

1.2

Calculate the angle of decline to be applied to the work piece

1.3

Determine the number of access and egress points to facilitate movement of liquids through the work piece

1.4

Identify and obtain components, reinforcing and/or other fitments as required by the specification

2

Assemble and prepare the work piece

2.1

Establish a safe working environment which meets work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements

2.2

Identify and prepare the appropriate liner or cover

2.3

Secure and level in accordance with procedures/work instructions

2.4

Check that the base is stabilised and correctly mounted as required to facilitate lifting or moving

2.5

Position components, reinforcing and/or other fitments as required by the specification

3

Rough cast the work piece

3.1

Prepare the concrete mix or obtain the material from the batch preparation unit

3.2

Ensure an adequate supply of material is available to meet production requirements

3.3

Free form the concrete inside the work piece to meet the rough dimensions required by the specification

3.4

Ensure that components, reinforcing and/or other fitments do not move during rough casting

3.5

Employ safe working practices which conform to WHS and enterprise requirements

4

Finish the work piece

4.1

Prepare a finishing mixture for application to the work piece

4.2

Apply the finishing coating, trowelling and sleeking the surface to specification

4.3

Ensure the work piece cures according to procedures/work practices

4.4

Remove any separators, non-permanent inserts, plugs or blinds

4.5

Release work piece in accordance with safe working practice and procedures

4.6

Return mould segments for reuse or storage in accordance with enterprise storage quality requirements

5

Rectify routine problems

5.1

Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

5.2

Determine and rectify fault causes procedures/work instructions

5.3

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

5.4

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

5.5

Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

6

Inspect and store products

6.1

Inspect work piece for defects

6.2

Make allowable repairs in accordance with specifications and procedures/work instructions

6.3

Identify and mark work piece with appropriate brand or identification number

6.4

Apply appropriate surface coatings or coverings as required by the specification

6.5

Move work piece and store in compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements

7

Control hazards

7.1

Identify hazards from the job to be done

7.2

Identify other hazards in the work area

7.3

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

7.4

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

Determine the shape of the work piece

1.1

Check the specification, drawing or client instructions

1.2

Calculate the angle of decline to be applied to the work piece

1.3

Determine the number of access and egress points to facilitate movement of liquids through the work piece

1.4

Identify and obtain components, reinforcing and/or other fitments as required by the specification

2

Assemble and prepare the work piece

2.1

Establish a safe working environment which meets work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements

2.2

Identify and prepare the appropriate liner or cover

2.3

Secure and level in accordance with procedures/work instructions

2.4

Check that the base is stabilised and correctly mounted as required to facilitate lifting or moving

2.5

Position components, reinforcing and/or other fitments as required by the specification

3

Rough cast the work piece

3.1

Prepare the concrete mix or obtain the material from the batch preparation unit

3.2

Ensure an adequate supply of material is available to meet production requirements

3.3

Free form the concrete inside the work piece to meet the rough dimensions required by the specification

3.4

Ensure that components, reinforcing and/or other fitments do not move during rough casting

3.5

Employ safe working practices which conform to WHS and enterprise requirements

4

Finish the work piece

4.1

Prepare a finishing mixture for application to the work piece

4.2

Apply the finishing coating, trowelling and sleeking the surface to specification

4.3

Ensure the work piece cures according to procedures/work practices

4.4

Remove any separators, non-permanent inserts, plugs or blinds

4.5

Release work piece in accordance with safe working practice and procedures

4.6

Return mould segments for reuse or storage in accordance with enterprise storage quality requirements

5

Rectify routine problems

5.1

Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

5.2

Determine and rectify fault causes procedures/work instructions

5.3

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

5.4

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

5.5

Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

6

Inspect and store products

6.1

Inspect work piece for defects

6.2

Make allowable repairs in accordance with specifications and procedures/work instructions

6.3

Identify and mark work piece with appropriate brand or identification number

6.4

Apply appropriate surface coatings or coverings as required by the specification

6.5

Move work piece and store in compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements

7

Control hazards

7.1

Identify hazards from the job to be done

7.2

Identify other hazards in the work area

7.3

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

7.4

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 drawings, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information

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

monitor key variables, including:

shape

dimensions

mounting and stability of base

placement and stability of reinforcing and fittings

supply of casting and finishing materials

product integrity and conformance to specification

rough cast the work piece with reinforcement and fittings

finish and cure the work piece

monitor product integrity and conformance to specification and make adjustments/repairs to meet product quality and production output specifications

demould products

handle/store products

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

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

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:

moulds and their application

causes and impact of mould wear

types of faults that can be repaired and related repair methods

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

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

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:

job cards

drawings

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (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:

variations in sectional thickness/distribution of materials

variations in sectional profiles

incorrect type, positioning, securing of reinforcing and fittings in moulds

mould problems.

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.