Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 12:21 AM AWST
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Finish casting operation
Finish casting operation
Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552057B
PMC552057B
State Code
WA943
WA943
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/08/2014
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
15/08/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the positioning and fitting of accessories and reinforcement to manufactured concrete products before they have been cured. It involves ensuring the stability of the mould, correctly positioning mould components, ensuring reinforcing is correctly placed and ensuring finished product is to specification.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Adjust and level mould and accessories
- 1.1. Ensure position of mould base is level and stabilised according to standard operating procedures
- 1.2. Adjust level of pipes and other accessories already fitted as required
2. Position and fit reinforcement and accessories
- 2.1. Place reinforcement in green concrete according to work as required
- 2.2. Place fittings/accessories in concrete to specification
3. Top up mould and finish
- 3.1. Top up and cover mould according to work instructions
- 3.2. Finish and patch product to specification
- 3.3. Clean mould and work site as required by good occupational hygiene practices
4. Rectify routine problems
- 4.1. Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
- 4.2. Determine and rectify fault causes by procedures/work instructions
- 4.3. Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- 4.4. Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
- 4.5. Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
5. Control hazards
- 5.1. Identify hazards from the job to be done
- 5.2. Identify other hazards in the work area
- 5.3. Assess the risks arising from those hazards
- 5.4. Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Typical accessories
Typical accessories may include:
hooks
pipes
rubber tubing
Typical veneering
Typical veneering may include:
screeding
floating
helicopter floating
brushing
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
The identification and control of hazards and the application of OHS is to be in accordance with current, applicable legislation and regulations, and company procedures. All work is carried out at all times in accordance with these requirements
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.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Typical accessories
Typical accessories may include:
hooks
pipes
rubber tubing
Typical veneering
Typical veneering may include:
screeding
floating
helicopter floating
brushing
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
The identification and control of hazards and the application of OHS is to be in accordance with current, applicable legislation and regulations, and company procedures. All work is carried out at all times in accordance with these requirements
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that the process be understood and that the importance of critical material properties, mixing variables, topping up and fitting of accessories is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
reinforcing is fitted according specification
accessories are fitted as required by work instructions
moulded product is level, according to specification.
Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this unit of competency.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.
Method of assessment
Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
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
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that the process be understood and that the importance of critical material properties, mixing variables, topping up and fitting of accessories is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
reinforcing is fitted according specification
accessories are fitted as required by work instructions
moulded product is level, according to specification.
Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this unit of competency.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.
Method of assessment
Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2667 | PMCOPS257A | Finish casting operation | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH39 | PMC552057 | Finish casting operation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W748 | PMC20110 | Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |
| W750 | PMC40110 | Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |
| W749 | PMC30110 | Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |