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Plan concrete work and brief team

Plan concrete work and brief team

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3036
State Code
OCM72
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
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan concrete work and brief team members. It includes determining the size and scope of concreting tasks and planning and scheduling activities to comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements. It also includes identifying and sourcing resources required to complete tasks on time and within budget and communicating requirements to team members in preparation for work to commence.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine size and scope of concreting tasks.
  • 1.1 Review site and work documentation to determine size and complexity of concreting tasks.
  • 1.2 Review traffic management plan and site access and egress information and arrange additional required provisions or changes in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 1.3 Identify site amenities and provisions for storage and arrange additional required provisions or changes.
2 Assess and schedule concreting tasks.
  • 2.1 Assess specifications for concreting work and identify and sequence work stages to meet timelines for completion.
  • 2.2 Assess concurrent work of other construction teams and establish required communication channels.
  • 2.3 Schedule concreting tasks based on assessed concrete type and estimated curing time in predicted weather conditions for each placement.
  • 2.4 Plan work tasks to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, WHS and environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 2.5 Develop or adapt safe work method statement for individual tasks in accordance with WHS and workplace requirements.
3 Determine and source resources for concreting tasks.
  • 3.1 Calculate dimensions of each concrete pour from relevant documentation.
  • 3.2 Calculate, document and source required materials in preparation for work to commence on time and on budget.
  • 3.3 Identify, document and source plant, tools and equipment required for each work stage in line with task schedule to ensure availability on site.
  • 3.4 Identify specialised skill requirements for different task stages and check against available personnel to identify skill shortages.
  • 3.5 Source additional personnel with necessary skills within required timeframe to ensure prompt start to work.
  • 3.6 Allocate personnel to tasks and record human resource requirements against all task stages.
4 Brief team members about concreting tasks.
  • 4.1 Arrange team member site tour and induction to comply with WHS, environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Explain and discuss details of task allocations and scheduling, and confirm team understanding of work requirements.
  • 4.3 Explain concurrent work of other construction teams and communication channels to team members and use questioning to confirm their understanding.
  • 4.4 Explain risk controls and provisions for dealing with risks, hazards, and contingencies to team members and use questioning to confirm their understanding.
  • 4.5 Encourage team members to clarify work requirements and to suggest process improvements at all stages.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP14 CPCCCO3036 Plan concrete work and brief team Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD7 CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification