Unit of competency Outline
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Use concreting materials and equipment
Use concreting materials and equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRC315
RIICRC315
State Code
WC334
WC334
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2012
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
16/08/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers planning, preparing, selecting, using and cleaning up concreting tools, plant and equipment. The unit includes hand tools, power tools, small plant and equipment. 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 for operations
- 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 signagerequirements 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 Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
- 1.6 Identify type of pavement required
2. Identify and select hand and power tools
- 2.1 Identify and select hand and power tools, according to their functions, operations and limitations.
- 2.2 Recognise and adhere to OHS requirements for using hand and power tools
- 2.3 Check lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water according to manufacturer recommendations
- 2.4 Select tools consistent with job requirements
- 2.5 Check tools, including leads and hoses, for tags, serviceability and safety, and report any faults
- 2.6 Check and maintain power tool guards, retaining bolts, couplings, gauges and controls in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
- 2.7 Select equipment to hold or support material during operation
3. Use tools
- 3.1 Use hand tools appropriate to the task and materials, and in accordance with OHS requirements
- 3.2 Use power tools safely and effectively and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and state or territory OHS requirements
- 3.3 Sharpen and maintain tools
4. Identify, select and use plant and equipment
- 4.1 Check plant and equipment for safety and report faults
- 4.2 Select and use plant and equipment consistent with OHS requirements, manufacturer specifications and the needs of the job
- 4.3 Check lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water according to manufacturer’s specifications
- 4.4 Maintain plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and standard work practices
5. Clean up
- 5.1 Clear the work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle material in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification
- 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices
Information includes:
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 using concreting tools and equipment
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to using concreting tools and equipment
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planning and preparation include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies
equipment defect identification
work site inspection.
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:
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
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.
Tools and equipment include:
bolt cutters
crow bars
cutting knives
edging tools
floats
grinders
hammers
jointers
kneel boards
levelling equipment
long handled shovels
measuring tapes
nail bags
picks
pinch bars
pliers
rakes
screeds
sledge hammers
steel fixing reels
string lines
trowels
vibrators.
Quality requirements include:
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
relevant regulations, including Australian standards
workplace operations and procedures.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
stormwater management
vibration
waste management.
Hand and power tools include:
digging, transporting, levering, cutting, shaping, fixing, fastening and percussion tools
electrically operated portable and static power tools and leads
material shifting, holding tools and finishing tools
setting out, marking out and levelling tools
240 volt electricity (circular saw, mitre saw, drill, grinder, impact hammer)
pneumatic (wrench, grinder, jackhammer, screwdriver)
battery driven (drill, grinder, circular saw, sander, impact hammer) and
hydraulics (portapower and attachments, jacking equipment, shoring systems
Plant and equipment include:
compressors
generators.
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 conducting concrete road curing and texturing
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of concrete road curing and texturing
working with others to undertake and complete the concrete road curing and texturing operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of concrete road curing and texturing operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct road curing and texturing operations to ensure:
correct calculation and application of road curing compound
correct application of texture type according to specifications
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 Civil Construction. 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 conduct of concrete road curing and texturing operations .
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 conducting concrete road curing and texturing
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of concrete road curing and texturing
working with others to undertake and complete the concrete road curing and texturing operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of concrete road curing and texturing operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct road curing and texturing operations to ensure:
correct calculation and application of road curing compound
correct application of texture type according to specifications
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 Civil Construction. 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 conduct of concrete road curing and texturing operations .
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH131 | RIICRC315D | Use concreting materials and equipment | Unit of competency |
