Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to place and fix reinforcement for concrete work as part of construction processes. It includes planning and preparation for the work, final preparation for placement, placing and fixing reinforcement, checking the reinforcement and completing clean-up activities. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to place and fix reinforcement materials for a construction project, which includes working with others and as a member of a team. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare. |
1.1. Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained from relevant information , confirmed and applied to the scope of work performed. 1.2. Safety (OHS ) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. 1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 1.4. Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. 1.5. Stock of reinforcement materials is checked for correct type, quality and quantities against reinforcement schedule and details in plans/specifications. 1.6. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and legislative authority obligations and applied. |
2. Prepare for reinforcement placement. |
2.1. Formwork is checked for completion and conformity to receive reinforcement. 2.2. Reinforcement bars are cut and bent to required set out and plans and specifications. 2.3. Bars are tied to designed configuration from plans and specifications. 2.4. Reinforcement sheets are cut to required sizes. 2.5. Stiffening rods are attached to panels as required to facilitate handling processes. 2.6. Bar chairs and spacers are located to requirements of reinforcement schedule and plans and specifications. |
3. Place and fix reinforcement. |
3.1. Fabric reinforcement sheets are placed into position in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications. 3.2. Reinforcement bars are located and positioned in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications. 3.3. Reinforcement is located and placed using bar chairs, ligatures and spacers according to engineer's drawings and specifications. 3.4. Reinforcement material is supported and secured into position in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications. 3.5. Cast-in items are secured to reinforcement in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications. 3.6. Ends of protruding reinforcement material are covered and protected in accordance with plans and specifications. |
4. Check reinforcement prior to concrete pour. |
4.1. Location and position of reinforcement and fixing ties to reinforcement are checked for accuracy. 4.2. Depth of coverage, clearance, spacing and overlap of reinforcement material are checked in accordance with engineer's drawings and job specification. |
5. Clean up. |
5.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 5.2. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 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 who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
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. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
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. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including: |
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Information includes: |
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Scope of work : |
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Safety (OHS ) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include: |
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Tools and equipment : |
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Reinforcement materials : |
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Environmental requirements include: |
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Statutory and regulatory authorities include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Functional area
Functional area |