Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the installation of pre-cast parapets in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, confirming installation details, installing pre-cast parapet units, finishing parapets, and cleaning up. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
- Civil construction
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
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 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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details to the allotted task 1.3. Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task 1.4. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 1.5. Select plant , tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 1.6. Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task |
2. Confirm installation details |
2.1. Measure stirrup spacing and compare with spacing of cast in ligatures and brackets to eliminate difficulties when positioning units 2.2. Determine individual pre-cast parapet unit location from project drawings and specifications 2.3. Determine sequence of parapet installation and carry out in accordance with workplace procedures 2.4. Check parapets for conformity to design prior to lifting 2.5. Check lifting points on pre-cast units for serviceability |
3. Install pre-cast parapet units |
3.1. Raise pre-cast parapet end unit to allow fitting of bracket 3.2. Manoeuvre pre-cast parapet unit into the vertical position in accordance with installation procedures 3.3. Guide pre-cast parapet unit into approximate position and attach locating bolts to cast in brackets 3.4. Correctly establish vertical and horizontal alignment of pre-cast parapet end units and tighten bolts 3.5. Install intermediate pre-cast parapet units in approximate positions 3.6. Check pre-cast end units for correct height and alignment 3.7. Adjust intermediate pre-cast parapet units to design alignment and tighten locating bolts 3.8. Install anchor cable and fix ends to job specifications |
4. Finish parapet |
4.1. Install services and fittings to job specifications as required 4.2. Fit joints with foam inserts and groat 4.3. Form up and prepare cast in-situ infills of the pre-cast units 4.4. Place concrete and finish to design 4.5. Dismantle formwork and remove from site |
5. Clean up |
5.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 5.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to install pre-cast parapets:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to install pre-cast parapets:
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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 |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Safety requirements may include: |
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Site may include: |
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Signage requirements may include: |
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Traffic may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Environmental protection requirements may include: |
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Parapet may include: |
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Installation of parapets may include: |
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Lifting with cranes may include lifting over: |
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Fitting may include: |
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Services may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Construction and Maintenance (General)
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.