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Cure concrete

Cure concrete

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3043
State Code
OCQ53
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
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out the initial curing process to poured concrete in order to control moisture evaporation from finished concrete. It includes using curing agents and techniques in accordance with engineering specifications.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 cure concrete.
  • 1.1 Interpret specifications to confirm concrete curing methods 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 Identify necessary preventative barriers to comply with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.5 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.6 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.7 Calculate and acquire required material quantities for specified curing methods and safely locate materials ready for use.
2 Carry out concrete curing activities.
  • 2.1 Install and maintain preventative barriers to stop curing agents from affecting the surrounding environment.
  • 2.2 Assess weather and climatic conditions, calculate curing duration and make any adjustments necessary to achieve required curing outcome.
  • 2.3 Apply and maintain curing method on concrete surface in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 2.4 Protect concrete during curing process in accordance with workplace requirements.
3 Clean up.
  • 3.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Clean, check, maintain and store materials, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer, regulatory and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP43 CPCCCO3043 Cure concrete Unit of competency