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Repair and rectify concrete

Repair and rectify concrete

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3046
State Code
OCQ52
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
32
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to repair and rectify defects in concrete. Repairs and rectifications include patching, refinishing, sealing or recolouring to improve aesthetic appearance, as well as more significant repairs and rectifications such as cutting and replacing sections of concrete and repairing cracks in accordance with engineer or manufacturer specifications.The unit does not cover structural defects requiring underpinning concrete or specialist works involving highly engineered solutions.A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing work 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 repair or rectify concrete.
  • 1.1 Assess concrete defect to determine possible causes and repair or rectification processes in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Access and interpret manufacturer or engineer specifications associated with concrete repair or rectification work.
  • 1.3 Plan work tasks to comply with manufacturer or engineer specifications and relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.5 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.6 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.7 Calculate and acquire material quantities to meet task specifications and safely locate materials ready for use.
2 Carry out concrete repair or rectification activities.
  • 2.1 Use tools, equipment and materials for concrete repair or rectification activities safely in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 2.2 Carry out concrete repair or rectification activities in accordance with engineer or manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements.
  • 2.3 Conduct checks to ensure concrete defect has been repaired or rectified and take actions required to meet engineer or manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements.
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 tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP18 CPCCCO3046 Repair and rectify concrete Unit of competency