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Unit of competency details

BCG1010A - Carry out concreting to simple forms (Release 1)

Summary

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Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
DeletedDeleted from BCG98 General Construction (Superseded by BCG03)08/Jan/2004

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 08/Oct/1998

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040399 Building, N.e.c.  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040399 Building, N.e.c.  08/Oct/1998 
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Modification History

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Unit Descriptor

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Application of the Unit

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Licensing/Regulatory Information

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Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Information

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Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements and Performance Criteria 

Element 

Performance Criteria 

1

Select tools and equipment

1.1

Metadata only. Please contact NTIS/DEEWR

2

Erect and strip simple formwork

2.1

Metadata only. Please contact NTIS/DEEWR

3

Place and tie reinforcement

3.1

Metadata only. Please contact NTIS/DEEWR

4

Place concrete

4.1

Metadata only. Please contact NTIS/DEEWR

5

Clean up

5.1

Metadata only. Please contact NTIS/DEEWR

Required Skills and Knowledge

Not applicable.

Evidence Guide

Competency is to be demonstrated by the safe installation of formwork, reinforcement and concrete using any two of the simple forms listed within the range of variables statement relevant to the work orientation.

() Critical Aspects and Evidence 

It is essential that competence is observed in the following aspects:

demonstrate compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations applicable to workplace operations

indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures including Quality Assurance requirements

carry out correct procedures prior to and during construction processes

demonstrate safe and effective operational use of tools, plant and equipment

interactively communicate with others to ensure safe and effective operations

() Pre -requisite Relationship of Units 

Pre-requisites in this unit are:

BCG1001A Carry out OH&S requirements

BCG1005A Use hand and power tools

BCG1006A Use small plant and equipment

() Underpinning Knowledge and Skills 

Knowledge

A knowledge of:

workplace and equipment safety requirements

hand tools and equipment

materials

materials handling

measurement

transporting, placing concrete

levelling equipment

simple formwork and reinforcement componentry

select and handle materials appropriate to concreting processes

Skills

The ability to:

work safely to instructions

measure relative to the concreting process

use power tools and hand tools

use simple levelling equipment

communicate effectively

select and handle materials appropriate to concreting processes

() Resource Implications 

The following resources should be made available:

general construction materials relevant to forming, reinforcing and placement of concrete

hand tools and power tools appropriate to construction process

tools and equipment appropriate to construction process

suitable work area appropriate to concreting process

information relevant to OH&S requirements

() Method of Assessment 

Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken under direct supervision with regular checks, but may include some autonomy when working as part of a team.

Competency in this unit may be determined concurrently, based on integrated project work.

Assessment may be by intermittent checking at the various stages of the job application in accordance with the performance criteria.

() Context of Assessment 

Competency shall be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment in accordance with work practices and safety procedures.

Competency is to be demonstrated by the safe installation of formwork, reinforcement and concrete using any two of the simple forms listed within the range of variables statement relevant to the work orientation.

() Critical Aspects and Evidence 

It is essential that competence is observed in the following aspects:

demonstrate compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations applicable to workplace operations

indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures including Quality Assurance requirements

carry out correct procedures prior to and during construction processes

demonstrate safe and effective operational use of tools, plant and equipment

interactively communicate with others to ensure safe and effective operations

() Pre -requisite Relationship of Units 

Pre-requisites in this unit are:

BCG1001A Carry out OH&S requirements

BCG1005A Use hand and power tools

BCG1006A Use small plant and equipment

() Underpinning Knowledge and Skills 

Knowledge

A knowledge of:

workplace and equipment safety requirements

hand tools and equipment

materials

materials handling

measurement

transporting, placing concrete

levelling equipment

simple formwork and reinforcement componentry

select and handle materials appropriate to concreting processes

Skills

The ability to:

work safely to instructions

measure relative to the concreting process

use power tools and hand tools

use simple levelling equipment

communicate effectively

select and handle materials appropriate to concreting processes

() Resource Implications 

The following resources should be made available:

general construction materials relevant to forming, reinforcing and placement of concrete

hand tools and power tools appropriate to construction process

tools and equipment appropriate to construction process

suitable work area appropriate to concreting process

information relevant to OH&S requirements

() Method of Assessment 

Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken under direct supervision with regular checks, but may include some autonomy when working as part of a team.

Competency in this unit may be determined concurrently, based on integrated project work.

Assessment may be by intermittent checking at the various stages of the job application in accordance with the performance criteria.

() Context of Assessment 

Competency shall be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment in accordance with work practices and safety procedures.

Range Statement

This unit applies to placing concrete to simple forms and excavations which includes:

post holes

trench foundations

pad foundations

slabs

pathways

simple concrete aprons

channels

garden edges

Concrete placement methods include:

shovel

wheelbarrow

shute

pump line

Personal protective equipment may include:

overalls

boots

hard hat/cap

safety glasses/goggles

gum boots

face masks

waterproof pants and jacket

Concrete finishes include:

wood floated

steel floated

broom brushed

Formwork in this unit applies to edging forms where structural components would include:

edge boards

pegs

struts

bracing

Work is to be undertaken in a team situation or individually under supervision.

Reporting of faults maybe verbal or written.

Excess material and debris includes:

excavated loose soil

off cut timber

paper

rags

sticks

nails

OH&S requirements are in accordance with State/Territory legislation.

This unit applies to placing concrete to simple forms and excavations which includes:

post holes

trench foundations

pad foundations

slabs

pathways

simple concrete aprons

channels

garden edges

Concrete placement methods include:

shovel

wheelbarrow

shute

pump line

Personal protective equipment may include:

overalls

boots

hard hat/cap

safety glasses/goggles

gum boots

face masks

waterproof pants and jacket

Concrete finishes include:

wood floated

steel floated

broom brushed

Formwork in this unit applies to edging forms where structural components would include:

edge boards

pegs

struts

bracing

Work is to be undertaken in a team situation or individually under supervision.

Reporting of faults maybe verbal or written.

Excess material and debris includes:

excavated loose soil

off cut timber

paper

rags

sticks

nails

OH&S requirements are in accordance with State/Territory legislation.

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.