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Apply and finish sprayed concrete

Apply and finish sprayed concrete

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3049
State Code
OCQ48
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 apply and finish pre-mixed concrete using wet and dry spraying methods. Sprayed concrete has application where conventional concreting methods cannot be used such as for barrel vaulting, caissons, canal linings, diaphragm walls, drainage channels, irrigation systems, piled wall facings, reservoirs, shell roofs and domes, silo structures, tunnel linings, walls and water towers. The unit does not cover the application of sprayed concrete to shape and finish swimming pool and spa shells.A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing work 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 apply and finish sprayed concrete.
  • 1.1 Interpret specifications for concrete spraying 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.
  • 1.7 Check that material properties and slump meet specification and take any actions required to ensure compliance.
2 Carry out concrete spraying and finishing activities.
  • 2.1 Prepare pumping equipment for delivery of concrete mix to spray nozzle.
  • 2.2 Check reinforcement to ensure it is away from the structure where concrete is to be applied.
  • 2.3 Apply concrete to surface using required spray method within specified tolerances.
  • 2.4 Shape and finish sprayed concrete to required form in accordance with work specifications.
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 plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP19 CPCCCO3049 Apply and finish sprayed concrete Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD7 CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification