Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:12 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:12 AM AWST
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Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement
Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement
Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552050C
PMC552050C
State Code
WA936
WA936
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/08/2014
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
15/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the interpretation of plans (steel drawings) and the cutting, bending and testing of reinforcing steel for manufactured concrete products. It involves determining job requirements, choosing the necessary tools and materials and ensuring testing is conducted effectively.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret plan/steel drawing/specifications
- 1.1. Recognise steel sizes and types required
- 1.2. Interpret steel dimensions
- 1.3. Check cover to steel is adequate and report if not
- 1.4. Determine steel lengths allowing for bends and bar thickness
- 1.5. Follow instructions/requirements for cage assembly
2. Prepare materials and equipment
- 2.1. Determine requirements prior to fabricating
- 2.2. Read job specification/plan and determine equipment and material requirements
- 2.3. Check availability of bars and mesh
- 2.4. Set up templates and equipment in compliance with plan/specifications and work instructions
- 2.5. Cut, bend and tag reinforcement
3. Organise quality testing of reinforcement
- 3.1. Arrange for samples of work in progress to be verification tested if specified
- 3.2. Check reinforcement using go no-go gauges, dimension tolerance, cosmetics and level of standards specification
- 3.3. Implement test requirements in accordance with standard operating procedures and any legislative or regulatory requirements
4. Rectify routine problems
- 4.1. Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
- 4.2. Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- 4.3. Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- 4.4. Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
- 4.5. Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
5. Control hazards
- 5.1. Identify hazards from the job to be done
- 5.2. Identify other hazards in the work area
- 5.3. Assess the risks arising from those hazards
- 5.4. Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Typical problems
Typical problems may include:
dimensions and positions of fittings and lugs as they affect reinforcement dimension and shape
adequate cover of steel
predicting final size and shape of bent bar reinforcement
rectifying design and scheduling errors that may not be obvious until items are assembled
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Typical problems
Typical problems may include:
dimensions and positions of fittings and lugs as they affect reinforcement dimension and shape
adequate cover of steel
predicting final size and shape of bent bar reinforcement
rectifying design and scheduling errors that may not be obvious until items are assembled
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that the fabrication process be understood and that the importance of critical material properties, specifications and dimensions is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
allowance is made for fittings and lifting lugs to be correctly positioned
steel coverage is adequate
dimensions/dimensional tolerance are correct
appropriate grade of steel is used.
Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this unit of competency.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.
Method of assessment
Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that the fabrication process be understood and that the importance of critical material properties, specifications and dimensions is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
allowance is made for fittings and lifting lugs to be correctly positioned
steel coverage is adequate
dimensions/dimensional tolerance are correct
appropriate grade of steel is used.
Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this unit of competency.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.
Method of assessment
Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2660 | PMCOPS250B | Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH46 | PMC552050 | Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W748 | PMC20110 | Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |
| W750 | PMC40110 | Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |
| W749 | PMC30110 | Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |