Unit of competency Outline

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Finish cured concrete products

Finish cured concrete products

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552053
State Code
BAH43
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to finish cured concrete products. It applies to all finishes applied to concrete before curing (e.g. exposed aggregate) but after manufacturing operations up to final vibration and/or screeding the top surface flat.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to check and prepare surfaces, apply finishing techniques, clean and seal surfaces and rectify routine problems. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check product prior to finishing
  • 1.1 Check product identity and finish required
  • 1.2 Check product has been cured and is ready for finishing
  • 1.3 Check type and size of aggregate and any special characteristics of concrete mix
  • 1.4 Check for handling and other damage and report if necessary
  • 1.5 Set up finishing process as required
2 Undertake initial finishing as required
  • 2.1 Perform initial finishing over product surface
  • 2.2 Check for consistency, flatness and that other requirements have been met
  • 2.3 Report products which are outside specification or which may not be able to be correctly finished
3 Finish surface as required
  • 3.1 Adjust finishing process as required
  • 3.2 Monitor progress of finishing and readjust as required
  • 3.3 Continue finishing until surface meets specification
4 Clean and seal coat as required
  • 4.1 Clean finished surface as required
  • 4.2 Apply sealer coat as required
  • 4.3 Monitor and adjust sealer coating thickness against relevant specification
  • 4.4 Lift unit into store in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and support on protective pads
5 Rectify routine problems
  • 5.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with 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 Control hazards
  • 6.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 6.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 6.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 6.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA939 PMC552053C Finish cured concrete products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF03 MSMPMC316 Finish cured concrete products Unit of competency