Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2 |
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.1. Minor edits to formatting. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0. New unit. |
Application
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely core concrete. It requires setting up and using core drilling systems to drill holes in 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 model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Pre-requisite Unit
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Unit Sector
Concreting
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Plan and prepare to core concrete. |
1.1 |
Interpret plans and specifications for concrete coring and clarify requirements with relevant persons. |
1.2 |
Assess work site to determine concrete type, thickness, reinforcement and base type impacting coring requirements. |
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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. |
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1.4 |
Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE). |
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1.5 |
Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades. |
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1.6 |
Select and set up core drilling system appropriate to the task, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults. |
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1.7 |
Select and attach drill motor and drill bit appropriate to the task according to manufacturer and workplace requirements. |
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2 |
Carry out concrete coring activities. |
2.1 |
Conduct measurements and calculations to correctly set out and mark up drill hole according to specifications. |
2.2 |
Identify core plug removal and securing method according to workplace requirements. |
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2.3 |
Drill hole in concrete according to specifications, manufacturer and workplace requirements. |
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2.4 |
Monitor drilling system to ensure correct and safe operation according to manufacturer and workplace requirements. |
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2.5 |
Remove core plug safely according to workplace requirements. |
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3 |
Clean up. |
3.1 |
Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements. |
3.2 |
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad