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Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation

Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552094
State Code
BAH29
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and apply shotcrete refractory installation. Shotcrete is the generic term used to describe the placement of cementitious products, such as concrete or refractory monolithics, by high volume and high velocity air. It is also known as guniting.This unit of competency applies to installation with shotcrete alone and with shotcrete that needs to join to brick/block, moulded or cast refractory. The refractory may be applied by wet or dry processes.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to prepare for and apply shotcreting to procedures and specifications, mix the shotcrete, correct any deficiencies in the quality of work and identify and take action on any problems.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish the suitability of resources
  • 1.1 Check all information conforms with resources
  • 1.2 Record discrepancies in information
  • 1.3 Report any inaccuracies in information to the person in charge
  • 1.4 Identify and select materials, components, tools and equipment
2 Apply shotcrete to prepared surface
  • 2.1 Prepare backgrounds, cutting out, demolition and keying
  • 2.2 Mix shotcrete
  • 2.3 Assemble and operate shotcreting equipment
  • 2.4 Apply shotcrete
  • 2.5 Remove and reinstate damaged shotcrete material
  • 2.6 Maintain tools and equipment
3 Contribute to controlling hazards in work area
  • 3.1 Identify hazards in work area
  • 3.2 Assess risks arising from those hazards
  • 3.3 Take appropriate action to control risks to procedures and duty of care
4 Respond to problems
  • 4.1 Identify possible problems in equipment or process
  • 4.2 Determine problems needing action
  • 4.3 Determine possible fault causes
  • 4.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  • 4.5 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
  • 4.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA955 PMC552094B Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF80 MSMPMC328 Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation Unit of competency