Unit of competency Outline
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Place and fix reinforcement materials
Place and fix reinforcement materials
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICCM204A
RIICCM204A
State Code
WB568
WB568
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2009
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/12/2009
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the placement and fixing of reinforcement materials in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, preparing for reinforcement placement, placing and fixing reinforcement, checking reinforcement prior to concrete pour, and cleaning up. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2. Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
- 1.3. Identify, obtain and implement signage/barricade requirements from the project traffic management plan
- 1.4. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
- 1.5. Check stock of reinforcement materials for correct type and quantity against reinforcement schedule and details in plans/specifications
- 1.6. Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted
2. Prepare for reinforcement placement
- 2.1. Check formwork for completion and conformity to receive reinforcement
- 2.2. Cut and bend reinforcement bars to required set out and plans/specifications
- 2.3. Tie bars to designed configuration
- 2.4. Cut reinforcement sheets to required sizes
- 2.5. Attach stiffening rods to panels as required to facilitate handling processes
- 2.6. Locate bar chairs/spacers to requirements of reinforcement schedule and plans/specifications
3. Place and fix reinforcement
- 3.1. Place fabric reinforcement sheets into position in accordance with engineer's drawings and specifications
- 3.2. Locate and position reinforcement bars
- 3.3. Locate and place reinforcement using bar chairs, ligatures and spacers
- 3.4. Support and secure reinforcement material is supported and secured into position
- 3.5. Secure cast-in items to reinforcement
- 3.6. Cover and protect ends of protruding reinforcement material
4. Check reinforcement prior to concrete pour
- 4.1. Check location and position of reinforcement and fixing ties to reinforcement for accuracy
- 4.2. Check depth of coverage, clearance, spacing and overlap of reinforcement material in accordance with engineer's drawings/job specifications
5. Clean up
- 5.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
- 5.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Safety requirements may include:
OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan including: protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with high voltage power lines, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement
recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials
emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
Site may include:
steelfixing involving reinforcing concrete for:
foundations
pits
slabs
columns
walls
stairs
plinths
kerbs
gutters
pathways
hard standings
Signage may include:
escort vehicle
highway traffic signs
site safety signage
temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians
traffic conditions signage
Tools and equipment may include:
bolt cutters
wire nippers
tie wire reels
measuring tapes/rules
reinforcement benders
mesh guillotines
a range of general hand and power tools
MMAW machines
oxy acetylene set
cutting attachments
Reinforcement materials may include:
wire ties
ligatures
spacers/spreaders assemblies
deformed bars
plain rods
bar chairs
mesh sheets of plain bars
mesh sheets of deformed bars
scaffolding components
pipe sections
structural steel sections
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Safety requirements may include:
OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan including: protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with high voltage power lines, uneven/unstable terrain, trees, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement
recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials
emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
Site may include:
steelfixing involving reinforcing concrete for:
foundations
pits
slabs
columns
walls
stairs
plinths
kerbs
gutters
pathways
hard standings
Signage may include:
escort vehicle
highway traffic signs
site safety signage
temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians
traffic conditions signage
Tools and equipment may include:
bolt cutters
wire nippers
tie wire reels
measuring tapes/rules
reinforcement benders
mesh guillotines
a range of general hand and power tools
MMAW machines
oxy acetylene set
cutting attachments
Reinforcement materials may include:
wire ties
ligatures
spacers/spreaders assemblies
deformed bars
plain rods
bar chairs
mesh sheets of plain bars
mesh sheets of deformed bars
scaffolding components
pipe sections
structural steel sections
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for placing and fixing reinforcement materials
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the placing and fixing of reinforcement materials
working with others to undertake and complete the placing and fixing reinforcement materials in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the placing and fixing of reinforcement materials that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
the placement and fixing of reinforcement materials to specification on a minimum of three different jobs and involving deformed bars, rods and mesh sheets
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the placing and fixing of reinforcement materials
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for placing and fixing reinforcement materials
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the placing and fixing of reinforcement materials
working with others to undertake and complete the placing and fixing reinforcement materials in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the placing and fixing of reinforcement materials that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
the placement and fixing of reinforcement materials to specification on a minimum of three different jobs and involving deformed bars, rods and mesh sheets
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the placing and fixing of reinforcement materials
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W1885 | BCGSF2004B | Place and fix reinforcement materials | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH080 | RIICCM204D | Place and fix reinforcement materials | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W660 | RII20709 | Certificate II in Civil Construction | Qualification |