Elements and Performance Criteria

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 handling concreting materials
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to handling concreting materials
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, including cement and curing agents
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:
brooms
rakes
shovels
tarpaulins and covers
wheelbarrows
Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:
Australian standards
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications
workplace operations and procedures
Materials:
include:
aggregates
cement
form release agents
non-toxic materials, including general concreting materials
sand
water
may include:
additives
curing compound
oxides
Environmental requirements includes:
clean-up management
dust and noise
dust suppression, including:
covering
keeping dust in the air to a minimum
spraying with water
using a vacuum cleaner
stormwater management
vibration
waste management
Concrete materials and components:
include:
bar chairs
bracing
plastic membrane
reinforcement mesh
spacers
steel and timber formwork
may include:
bar steel
decking
key joints
push-pull props
reinforcement bars
scaffolding
support props
tilt panels.
Handling procedures include:
calculation of quantities
manual handling, including:
carrying materials using correct lifting techniques
control of waste
using pallets
MSDS
protection of materials
stacking and storing of materials
Statutory and regulatory authorities include:
federal, state and local authorities administering the applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice

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 handling concrete materials
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of handling concrete materials
working with others to undertake and complete handling concrete material operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of handling concrete material operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct handling concrete materials
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 handling of concrete materials
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.