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Place concrete

Place concrete

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3041
State Code
OCO11
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
100
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to place concrete into prepared formwork or foundations. It includes receiving and checking concrete against specifications, calculating the required volume of concrete, moving concrete from the truck to the pour location, and placing and screeding concrete.A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these 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.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to place concrete.
  • 1.1 Interpret specifications for concrete placement and clarify requirements with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Assess work site to check scope of work against specifications.
  • 1.3 Plan work tasks to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Calculate required material quantities including volume of concrete to meet specifications.
  • 1.5 Estimate and record required time for concrete pour based on size of area to be concreted, volume of concrete, weather conditions and other relevant site factors.
  • 1.6 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.7 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).
2 Prepare location for concrete placement.
  • 2.1 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls including required signage and barricades around pour location.
  • 2.2 Determine location for concrete placement from specifications.
  • 2.3 Discuss implications for concrete placement near existing structures with relevant persons and define separation or connection requirements.
  • 2.4 Check that location for placement is free of debris and waste.
  • 2.5 Ensure site access is clear to allow concrete to be received.
3 Receive concrete.
  • 3.1 Check concrete delivery docket for accuracy against order.
  • 3.2 Direct concrete delivery vehicle to location of discharge.
  • 3.3 Identify slump tolerance against specifications and relevant standards for minimum grade.
  • 3.4 Monitor concrete discharged via chute into appropriate receptacle and communicate with relevant persons to maintain safety and quality in accordance with workplace requirements.
4 Carry out concrete placement activities.
  • 4.1 Use required plant, tools and equipment to place concrete in horizontal layers into location in accordance with indicated levels.
  • 4.2 Ensure vertical drop of concrete is less than two metres to avoid segregation of concrete materials.
  • 4.3 Consolidate poured concrete using required compaction or vibration method.
  • 4.4 Carry out measurements and calculations throughout pour to ensure sufficient concrete is delivered to fill placement area, and place order for any shortfall in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 4.5 Check finished levels against datum using levelling device and rectify incorrect levels.
  • 4.6 Screed concrete to required levels and grades in accordance with specifications.
5 Clean up.
  • 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP41 CPCCCO3041 Place concrete Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD7 CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification
BHN2 AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction Qualification