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Place concrete

Place concrete

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCO3041
State Code
OAP41
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2019
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/04/2019
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to place concrete into prepared formwork or foundations to establish a strong base for further building work. It includes:calculating the required volume of concretemoving concrete from truck to pour locationplacing and screeding concrete on residential, commercial or civil construction sites. It applies to concreters and other construction workers working as members of a team with at least a moderate degree of autonomy. They would be expected to complete routine activities without close supervision.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in all states and territories except Tasmania. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to place concrete.
  • 1.1 Review and clarify task to place concrete.
  • 1.2 Assess work site to determine scope of work.
  • 1.3 Review task specifications and check to make sure they are in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
  • 1.4 Review work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.
  • 1.5 Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.
  • 1.6 Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.
  • 1.7 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.8 Calculate material quantity requirements, including the volume of concrete.
  • 1.9 Estimate the time required for concrete pour based on size of area to be concreted, volume of concrete required and level of complexity of concrete pour.
2. Prepare location for concrete placement.
  • 2.1 Erect identified safety signage and barricades to maintain a safe working area around pour location and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 2.2 Determine location for concrete placement from task specifications.
  • 2.3 Discuss implications for concrete placement near existing structures with relevant personnel and define separation or connection requirements.
  • 2.4 Check that location for placement is free of debris and waste.
  • 2.5 Ensure site access is clear.
3. Receive concrete.
  • 3.1 Check delivery advice for accuracy against order.
  • 3.2 Direct concrete delivery vehicle to location of discharge.
  • 3.3 Monitor concrete discharged via chute into appropriate receptacle.
4. Place concrete.
  • 4.1 Place concrete in horizontal layers into location in accordance with indicated levels.
  • 4.2 Ensure vertical drop of concrete is less than two metres to avoid segregation of concrete materials.
  • 4.3 Consolidate poured concrete during process using approved compaction or vibration method.
  • 4.4 Carry out measurements and calculations throughout the pour to ensure sufficient concrete is delivered to fill required area, and place orders for any shortfall as required.
  • 4.5 Check finished levels against datum using levelling device, and rectify incorrect levels.
  • 4.6 Screed concrete to required levels and grades.
5. Clean up after placing concrete.
  • 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.
  • 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI727 CPCCCO3041A Place concrete Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCO11 CPCCON3041 Place concrete Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEG4 CPC30318 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification