Elements and Performance Criteria

diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified
MSDS
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to handling concreting materials
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to handling concreting materials
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.

assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies
equipment defect identification
work site inspection.

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances, including cement and curing agents
organisational first aid
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
earth leakage boxes
lighting
power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits
restricted access barriers
surrounding structures
traffic control
trip hazards
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety.

brooms
rakes
shovels
tarpaulins and covers
wheelbarrows.

Australian standards
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications
workplace operations and procedures.

include:
aggregates
cement
form release agents
non-toxic materials, including general concreting materials
sand
water
may include:
additives
curing compound
oxides.

clean-up management
dust and noise
dust suppression, including:
covering
keeping dust in the air to a minimum
spraying with water
using a vacuum cleaner
stormwater management
vibration
waste management.

include:
bar chairs
bracing
plastic membrane
reinforcement mesh
spacers
steel and timber formwork
may include:
bar steel
decking
key joints
push-pull props
reinforcement bars
scaffolding
support props
tilt panels.

calculation of quantities
manual handling, including:
carrying materials using correct lifting techniques
control of waste
using pallets
MSDS
protection of materials
stacking and storing of materials.

federal, state and local authorities administering the applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications
comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements
safely and effectively operate and use tools, plant and equipment
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
safely handle the materials and components in the mandatory tasks.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.