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Cure Concrete
Cure Concrete
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRC318
RIICRC318
State Code
WC337
WC337
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2012
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
16/08/2012
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out the initial curing process to a nominated poured concrete section to control the moisture evaporation from finished concrete.The unit includes using curing agents and curing techniques in accordance with engineering specifications. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for operations
- 1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2 Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
- 1.3 Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
- 1.4 Select plant,tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
- 1.5 Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
- 1.6 Identify type of pavement required
2. Cure concrete
- 2.1 Cure concrete to project specifications
- 2.2 Installand maintain run-off devices
- 2.3 Apply and maintain curing compound and curing technique/method on concrete surface to project specifications
- 2.4 Isolate and/or barricade the areato protect concrete during curing process
3. Clean up
- 3.1 Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification
- 3.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices
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 curing concrete
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to curing concrete
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planning and preparation include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies
equipment defect identification
work site inspection
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
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:
earth leakage boxes
lighting
power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits
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
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety
Tools and equipment include:
hoses and sprinklers
rollers
spray applicators
tarpaulins and covers
Quality requirements include:
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
relevant regulations, including Australian standards
workplace operations and procedures
Materials include:
curing compounds
plastic film
steam
water.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
stormwater management
vibration
waste management.
Types of pavement
no - fines
kerb - gutter
base
subbase
type F barrier
shoulder
continuous road concrete pavements
Cure concrete includes:
controlling moisture evaporation from finished concrete to minimise shrinkage, add to final strength and control cracking through curing process
retaining free mixing water within the concrete to ensure ongoing cement hydration to assist in minimising dry shrinkage and to improve properties, such as potential compressive strength.
Run-off devices include:
preventative barriers to restrict curing agents from affecting environmental areas.
Curing compounds include:
chlorinated compounds
hydrocarbon compounds
polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) compounds
silicate compounds
solvent-based acrylic compounds
water
water-based acrylic compounds
wax-based compounds.
Curing techniques/methods include:
curing compounds
fogging
hessian overlays
hosing
impervious plastic membranes
misting
ponding
sprinklers
steam.
Protect concrete includes:
using plastic membrane.
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 curing concrete
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to curing concrete
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planning and preparation include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies
equipment defect identification
work site inspection
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
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:
earth leakage boxes
lighting
power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits
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
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety
Tools and equipment include:
hoses and sprinklers
rollers
spray applicators
tarpaulins and covers
Quality requirements include:
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
relevant regulations, including Australian standards
workplace operations and procedures
Materials include:
curing compounds
plastic film
steam
water.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
stormwater management
vibration
waste management.
Types of pavement
no - fines
kerb - gutter
base
subbase
type F barrier
shoulder
continuous road concrete pavements
Cure concrete includes:
controlling moisture evaporation from finished concrete to minimise shrinkage, add to final strength and control cracking through curing process
retaining free mixing water within the concrete to ensure ongoing cement hydration to assist in minimising dry shrinkage and to improve properties, such as potential compressive strength.
Run-off devices include:
preventative barriers to restrict curing agents from affecting environmental areas.
Curing compounds include:
chlorinated compounds
hydrocarbon compounds
polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) compounds
silicate compounds
solvent-based acrylic compounds
water
water-based acrylic compounds
wax-based compounds.
Curing techniques/methods include:
curing compounds
fogging
hessian overlays
hosing
impervious plastic membranes
misting
ponding
sprinklers
steam.
Protect concrete includes:
using plastic membrane.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting concrete curing
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of concrete curing
working with others to undertake and complete the concrete curing operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of concrete curing operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct concrete curing operations
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
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate’s required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:
working with others to undertake and complete concrete road paver operations
Guidance information for 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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting concrete curing
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of concrete curing
working with others to undertake and complete the concrete curing operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of concrete curing operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct concrete curing operations
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
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate’s required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:
working with others to undertake and complete concrete road paver operations
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH134 | RIICRC318D | Cure concrete | Unit of competency |
