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Install topping slabs

Install topping slabs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3055
State Code
OCQ42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
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
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to install bonded and unbonded topping slabs to existing concrete. It includes grinding and scabbling preparation techniques.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 Plan and prepare to install topping slab.
  • 1.1 Interpret specifications for topping slab installation and clarify requirements with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Plan work tasks to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.4 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.6 Calculate and acquire material quantities to meet task specifications and safely locate materials ready for use.
2 Prepare concrete for topping slab.
  • 2.1 Consult with relevant persons to determine need for concrete reinforcement and install any required reinforcement in accordance with specifications.
  • 2.2 Select and check equipment required to prepare concrete for topping slab.
  • 2.3 Scarify existing concrete using appropriate preparation techniques in accordance with specifications.
  • 2.4 Clear loose particles and debris from surface to be topped.
  • 2.5 Check existing joints in substrate to ensure they are carried through and reflected in proposed topping.
3 Pour topping slab.
  • 3.1 Prepare existing concrete surface for topping slab with bonded topping or separation material in accordance with specifications.
  • 3.2 Pour topping slab onto existing concrete surface and screed to specifications.
4 Cure and seal topping slab.
  • 4.1 Use setting and apply curing agents and techniques to topping slab in accordance with specifications.
  • 4.2 Maintain curing and sealing for period stated in 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
OAP39 CPCCCO3055 Install topping slabs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD7 CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification