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Produce structural precast concrete

Produce structural precast concrete

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC553051
State Code
BAH19
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to produce structural precast and pre-stressed concrete products, such as beams and girders.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to assemble moulds and reinforcement; mould, cure and strip the product; control quality and solve problems within area of responsibility. This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The experienced operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader, supervisor and engineers, as appropriate. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare mould for casting
  • 1.1 Check casting schedule and job specification
  • 1.2 Clean and oil moulds according to requirements
  • 1.3 Check for mould damage and repair as necessary
2 Assemble reinforcement cage
  • 2.1 Lift preassembled reinforcing sections into mould using good work health and safety (WHS) practice
  • 2.2 Assemble additional steel to complete cage to drawings and job specification
  • 2.3 Fit additional items, such as base plates, tie plates and lifting devices, according to work instructions
  • 2.4 Fit hold-ups and hold-downs as appropriate
  • 2.5 Place voids or ducts according to work specifications
  • 2.6 Run pre-stressing strands through reinforcing cages as required
  • 2.7 Set up guards and comply with WHS requirements for stressing
  • 2.8 Tension strands to extension dimensions and/or gauge readings according to works or engineer instructions
  • 2.9 Recheck reinforcing cage is in correct position and adjust as necessary
3 Close mould and test vibrators
  • 3.1 Lift mould sides and additional parts into position and secure to specification
  • 3.2 Fit any additional items as required
  • 3.3 Seal mould
  • 3.4 Fit vibrators to start positions
  • 3.5 Test run before casting commences
4 Pour concrete
  • 4.1 Begin casting in accordance with work instructions
  • 4.2 Move vibrators and time vibration as required
  • 4.3 Screed top surface flat in preparation for final finish if required
  • 4.4 Patch product as required
  • 4.5 Clean mould and worksite in accordance with WHS requirements
5 Control concrete quality
  • 5.1 Test raw materials as required
  • 5.2 Prepare test cylinders and samples as required
  • 5.3 Monitor and control concrete mix to keep within specifications
  • 5.4 Update all records and file all records and supplier certificates in appropriate place
  • 5.5 Raise non-conformance reports as required
6 Cure product
  • 6.1 Cover and cure mould and test cylinders in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
  • 6.2 Monitor curing to achieve specified stripping strength
7 Strip and store product
  • 7.1 Test samples to ensure specific strength has been achieved
  • 7.2 Remove mould sides and store ready for cleaning
  • 7.3 If applicable, de-stress in accordance with work procedures and sequences
  • 7.4 Ensure unit is lifted according to work instructions and moved to store, supported only on points designated on the drawings
8 Respond to problems
  • 8.1 Identify possible routine and non-routine problems in the equipment or process
  • 8.2 Determine problems needing action
  • 8.3 Determine possible fault causes
  • 8.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  • 8.5 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
9 Control hazards
  • 9.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 9.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 9.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 9.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA965 PMC553051B Produce structural precast concrete Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF50 MSMPMC300 Produce structural precast concrete Unit of competency