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Cut concrete

Cut concrete

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3047
State Code
OCQ49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely cut concrete. It requires using concrete and masonry saws to cut concrete to specification.A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to cut concrete.
  • 1.1 Interpret specifications for concrete cutting and clarify requirements with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Assess work site to determine concrete type, thickness, reinforcement and base type impacting cutting requirements.
  • 1.3 Plan work tasks to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes, and manufacturer, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.5 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.6 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
2 Carry out concrete cutting activities.
  • 2.1 Inspect concrete to assess its readiness for cutting and to prevent raveling, cracking and saw damage.
  • 2.2 Conduct required measurements and calculations and mark cutting positions according to specifications.
  • 2.3 Use tools and equipment safely to perform trial cuts according to manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 2.4 Cut concrete according to specifications and quality requirements.
  • 2.5 Control dust from concrete cutting activities according to workplace requirements.
3 Clean up.
  • 3.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP44 CPCCCO3047 Cut and core concrete Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD7 CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification
BIY1 MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification