PMC552052 Cast moulded concrete products

Release: 1

PMC552052 Cast moulded concrete products

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMC552052C Cast moulded concrete products

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to cast moulded concrete products. It applies to timber, glass fibre, metal casing, latex rubber, plaster and other moulds.

This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to prepare moulds; place reinforcement and fittings, such as pipes/tubing, hooks and cones; set up and operate equipment to cast and vibrate concrete; and rectify routine problems.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Operations

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Set up mould and accessories	1.1	Fit reinforcement and fittings according to work instructions
1.2	Pre-stress reinforcement as required
1.3	Strap pipes/accessories down as required
1.4	Inspect mould assembly is to specification
1.5	Check mould for defects and correct if required
2	Prepare equipment for the mix	2.1	Set up tools required
2.2	Set up vibrators to standard
2.3	Ensure concrete dispenser is in action
2.4	Ensure mix is to standard consistency
3	Cast concrete into moulds	3.1	Check casting schedule, job specification and drawings
3.2	Clean, seal and oil moulds as required
3.3	Pour mix into mould at correct speed
3.4	Vibrate according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
3.5	Finish and cover mould as required
3.6	Clean mould and work site as required by good occupational hygiene practices
4	Rectify routine problems	4.1	Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
4.2	Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
4.3	Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
4.4	Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
4.5	Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
5	Control hazards	5.1	Identify hazards from the job to be done
5.2	Identify other hazards in the work area
5.3	Assess the risks arising from those hazards
5.4	Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: drawings job cards emergency procedures work instructions SOPs safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: matching reinforcement and moulds to drawing specifications slippage, breaking of tensioned strands compacting product and tight bends/clearances wear and tear on mould parts mould leakage loose or missing bolts bolt holes stretched rubber moulds coming apart. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure noise rotational equipment or vibration plant services (steam, condensate, cooling water, etc) structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights working in restricted or confined spaces other hazards that might arise.
Records and reports	Records include one or more of: log books/sheets electronic records job/work sheets other records used for the smooth running of the plant. Reports include one or more of: paper or electronic-based logs and reports verbal/radio reports reporting items found which require action.

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMC552052C Cast moulded concrete products

Links

MSA Training Package Implementation Guides - http://mskills.org.au/training-packages/info/