Modification History
New unit.
This version first released with CPC08 Construction and Property Services Training Package Version 9.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to oversee site preparation for concreting work, initiate or direct concreting operations, and monitor concreting procedures to ensure timely completion of concreting works to the required quality standards.
The unit involves team leadership and the coordination and monitoring of concreting procedures.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency applies to concreting work in residential, commercial and industrial projects.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to concreting work in different states and territories. Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.
Pre-Requisites
CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Supervise preparation for concreting work. |
1.1 |
Work instructions are communicated to team members and questions are invited and addressed. |
1.2 |
Team members’ understanding of work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements is confirmed. |
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1.3 |
Team members’ selection of materials, tools and equipment is confirmed as consistent with job requirements. |
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1.4 |
Reported tool and equipment faults are processed according to WHS requirements and replacements are sourced as required. |
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1.5 |
Team members’ manual handling and placement of materials, tools and equipment at the site are monitored and directed to ensure safety and efficiency. |
2 |
Supervise preparation of site for concrete pour. |
2.1 |
Site excavation and preparation of sub-grade are monitored and directed to ensure safety, quality and timeliness. |
2.2 |
Formwork installation is monitored and directed to ensure compliance with work plans and specifications. |
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2.3 |
Levelling procedures are conducted or monitored and directed to ensure levels are set according to work plans and specifications. |
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2.4 |
Site is inspected to ensure compliance with plans and specifications and readiness for timely start of concrete pour. |
3 |
Monitor and manage concrete material delivery. |
3.1 |
Quantities and specifications for concrete are confirmed with supplier according to order placed. |
3.2 |
Schedule of concrete delivery and delivery location and method are confirmed with supplier according to order placed. |
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Concrete delivery documentation is checked to ensure correct concrete properties, and manufacturer’s specialist is consulted if required to ensure accuracy of concrete supply mix. |
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3.4 |
Concrete delivery is monitored and managed to ensure continuous and timely concrete supply for the project. |
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3.5 |
Progress of concrete pour is monitored to assess potential shortfall or over-supply, and additional quantities of concrete essential for project completion are calculated and ordered as required, or order is reduced. |
4 |
Monitor and manage concreting on-site work. |
4.1 |
Concrete pour, compacting and levelling procedures are monitored and directed to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements and work plans and specifications. |
4.2 |
Finishing techniques and procedures are monitored and directed to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements and work plans and specifications. |
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4.3 |
Weather conditions and contingencies are monitored and resources directed as required to ensure safety, quality and timeliness of project completion. |
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4.4 |
Completed work is checked for compliance with work specifications and team members are coordinated to address areas of non-compliance as required. |
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Supervise site clean-up. |
5.1 |
Removal and storage or disposal of tools, equipment materials and waste are directed and monitored to ensure compliance with workplace, safety and environmental requirements. |
5.2 |
Team members are debriefed and opportunities for learning are identified and actioned as required. |
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5.3 |
Project documentation is completed and processed according to workplace and project requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by performing a range of tasks 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 |
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of this unit:
Resource implications for assessment include:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using a combination of the following methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function. 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. Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Work health and safety requirements must include: |
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Materials, tools and equipment must include combinations of the following relevant to the particular type of project: |
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Ensuring the accuracy of concrete supply must include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Concreting
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.