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Carry out high-performance concreting

Carry out high-performance concreting

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3050
State Code
OCQ22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to place high-performance concrete onto structures requiring high-strength attributes and durability. It applies to concrete work on structures such as bridges, airport runways, dams, cooling towers, foundation supports for high-rise facilities, roadways and tunnels.A person who has achieved this unit of competency is expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may 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 modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to carry out high-performance concreting.
  • 1.1 Interpret specifications for high-performance concreting tasks and clarify requirements with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Plan work tasks to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.4 Inspect worksite, identify hazards, assess risks and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.6 Calculate and acquire material quantities to meet task specifications and safely locate materials ready for use.
2 Place, finish and cure high-performance concrete.
  • 2.1 Carry out tests to check required properties of high-performance concrete in accordance with specifications and relevant standards.
  • 2.2 Use appropriate mechanical or manual handling techniques and processes to discharge high-performance concrete into formwork.
  • 2.3 Use required technique to ensure high-performance concrete is placed in a timely manner to avoid material segregation in accordance with specifications.
  • 2.4 Compact or vibrate high-performance concrete and screed into designated formwork in accordance with specifications and supporting drawings.
  • 2.5 Finish high-performance concrete to specified thickness and height.
  • 2.6 Apply and document high-performance concrete curing regime in accordance with specifications.
  • 2.7 Use plastic membrane to protect concrete from damage and pollution during construction.
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 plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP16 CPCCCO3050 Carry out high performance concreting Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD7 CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification