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Place and compact concrete
Place and compact concrete
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRC316
RIICRC316
State Code
WC335
WC335
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
170
Description
This unit covers the conduct of concrete placing and compacting operations in the civil construction industry. It includes planning, preparing, defining the work area, placing, compacting, screeding, levelling and clean up during concreting operations. 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
2. Define and prepare work area
- 2.1 Check location of concrete placement is determined from plans and specifications and location for placement is free of debris and waste
- 2.2 Maintain safe working area around pour location using barriers and signage consistent with OHS regulations
- 2.3 Locate plant, tools and equipment to suit planned placement
- 2.4 Undertake pre-pour inspections before concrete arrives on site
3. Place concrete and compact
- 3.1 Place concrete in horizontal layers into location to levels indicated by markers, level pegs or lines
- 3.2 Minimise height of vertical drop of concrete to avoid segregation of concrete materials
- 3.3 Consolidate poured concrete during process using approved compaction or vibration method
- 3.4 Check finished levels against datum using levelling device
4. Screed/level concrete
- 4.1Screed concreteto correct levels and grades using straight edged tool/formwork mounted screed
5. Clean up
- 5.1 Clear work area and dispose, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification
- 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices
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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.
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 placing concrete
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to placing 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 fire fighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
work place environmental requirements and safety
Tools and equipment :
include:
chutes
measuring tapes and rules
screed boards
shovels
trowels
may include:
brooms
compressors
concrete placing booms
kibbles
line pumps
mechanised dumpers
rakes
stipple devices
trowelling machines
vibrators
wheelbarrows
Quality requirements include:
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
relevant regulations, including Australian standards
workplace operations and procedures
Materials include:
concrete.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
stormwater management
vibration
waste management
Concrete delivery includes:
crane and kibble
pre-mix truck
wheelbarrow
Placing of concrete includes:
kibble
pumping equipment
shovelling
tremmies
truck placed
vibrating
wheelbarrows
Methods to avoid segregation of concrete include:
using a tremmie, through minimising the height of a vertical drop (no greater than 2 metres high for 20MPA at 80 slump)
using pumps with a flexible hose.
Compaction or vibration methods include:
mechanical vibrators
Finishing techniques include:
broom finished
brushed
mechanical trowelling machine
steel trowel
wood float
Screed :
includes a hand screed
may include:
a mechanical vibrating screed
magic screeds
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.
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 placing concrete
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to placing 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 fire fighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
work place environmental requirements and safety
Tools and equipment :
include:
chutes
measuring tapes and rules
screed boards
shovels
trowels
may include:
brooms
compressors
concrete placing booms
kibbles
line pumps
mechanised dumpers
rakes
stipple devices
trowelling machines
vibrators
wheelbarrows
Quality requirements include:
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
relevant regulations, including Australian standards
workplace operations and procedures
Materials include:
concrete.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
stormwater management
vibration
waste management
Concrete delivery includes:
crane and kibble
pre-mix truck
wheelbarrow
Placing of concrete includes:
kibble
pumping equipment
shovelling
tremmies
truck placed
vibrating
wheelbarrows
Methods to avoid segregation of concrete include:
using a tremmie, through minimising the height of a vertical drop (no greater than 2 metres high for 20MPA at 80 slump)
using pumps with a flexible hose.
Compaction or vibration methods include:
mechanical vibrators
Finishing techniques include:
broom finished
brushed
mechanical trowelling machine
steel trowel
wood float
Screed :
includes a hand screed
may include:
a mechanical vibrating screed
magic screeds
Overview of assessment
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 the placement and compaction of concrete
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient placement and compaction of concrete
working with others to undertake the placement and compaction of concrete that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely placement and compaction of concrete that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct placement and compaction of concrete materials
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in Civil Construction. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required
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 the placing and compacting of concrete
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
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 the placement and compaction of concrete
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient placement and compaction of concrete
working with others to undertake the placement and compaction of concrete that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely placement and compaction of concrete that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct placement and compaction of concrete materials
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in Civil Construction. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required
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 the placing and compacting of concrete
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH132 | RIICRC316D | Place and compact concrete | Unit of competency |
