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Handle concreting materials and components

Handle concreting materials and components

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON2021
State Code
OCQ57
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 safely handle concreting materials and components in preparation for concreting work. It includes checking materials and components for conformity to schedules, plans and specifications, and using manual-handling techniques to sort and stack materials and components for work. It requires identifying and safely handling hazardous materials and waste in accordance with safety data sheets (SDS) and cleaning up on completion of work tasks. The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.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 for work.
  • 1.1 Read work instructions and clarify requirements for handling concreting materials and components with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Plan work tasks to comply with relevant legislation and regulations, and manufacturer, 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.
2 Identify, move and stack concreting materials and components.
  • 2.1 Check types and quantities of materials and components against material schedule, plans and specifications and report problems.
  • 2.2 Identify handling characteristics of concreting materials from SDS and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.3 Use safe and effective manual-handling techniques to move concreting materials and components to specified location.
  • 2.4 Stack concreting materials and components to facilitate identification and retrieval and clear of access ways to protect against damage.
  • 2.5 Position concreting components ready for installation in accordance with plans, work instructions and manufacturer requirements.
3 Remove concreting materials and components on completion of task.
  • 3.1 Identify hazardous concreting materials and apply waste management procedures in accordance with relevant SDS and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.2 Remove surplus concreting materials and components using safe manual-handling techniques.
  • 3.3 Use dust suppression procedures to minimise health risk to people in the work environment.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP20 CPCCCO2021 Handle concreting materials Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD7 CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification
BTR4 MSM30325 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products Qualification