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Apply decorative finishes to concrete

Apply decorative finishes to concrete

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3044
State Code
OCQ51
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
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply decorative finishes to concrete surfaces providing a distinct feature face finish for areas such as driveways, patios and paths. Decorative finishes involve using specialist techniques such as stencilling, pattern paving/stamping, colours, exposed aggregate or polishing.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 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to apply decorative finish to concrete.
  • 1.1 Interpret specifications for applying decorative finish to concrete 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 work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 Select 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.
  • 1.7 Plan methods for applying decorative finish to meet design specifications and avoid stormwater contamination in accordance with regulatory requirements.
2 Carry out decorative finish techniques.
  • 2.1 Prepare concrete in accordance with required finish and specifications.
  • 2.2 Prepare materials and equipment for required finish in accordance with specifications and workplace requirements.
  • 2.3 Apply finish to concrete to create desired decorative effect in accordance with specifications.
  • 2.4 Check finish against required quality standards and rectify any non-conformances.
  • 2.5 Insert specified joints and/or sealant to surface in accordance with specifications.
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 materials, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer, regulatory and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP35 CPCCCO3044 Apply decorative finishes to concrete Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD7 CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification