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Slump-test concrete

Slump-test concrete

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON3053
State Code
OCP99
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
32
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to slump-test concrete to ensure that the mix is workable and complies with the delivery docket and specified order. It includes sampling and slump-testing supplied concrete. A person who has achieved this unit of competency is expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may 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 slumptest concrete.
  • 1.1 Interpret concrete specifications and clarify slump requirements in consultation 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 tools and equipment for slump-testing, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.4 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.5 Inspect worksite, identify hazards, assess risks and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.6 Clean slumping cone in preparation for slump testing.
2 Conduct slump test.
  • 2.1 Take sample of concrete in accordance with relevant Australian Standard and test for consistency, directly from the delivery truck and after discharge of initial 0.2 cubic metres.
  • 2.2 Level off slumping cone and clear surplus concrete from steel plate and slumping cone.
  • 2.3 Raise slumping cone without moving sample.
  • 2.4 Measure sample for conformity with tolerance levels and carry out re-sampling when sample is outside tolerance.
  • 2.5 Record collapsed or sheared samples and communicate results to relevant persons.
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 tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP38 CPCCCO3053 Slump test concrete Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD7 CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification