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Handle concrete materials

Handle concrete materials

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRC314E
State Code
OCY05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2021
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
18/06/2021
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to handle concrete materials in civil construction, including handling, sorting and removing concrete materials and components. It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to handle concrete materials
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to handle concrete materials and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
  • 1.5 Obtain, interpret, clarify and apply relevant drawings, job specifications and work instruction prior to proceeding
  • 1.6 Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage requirements
  • 1.7 Select all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks and check for faults
2. Handle and sort concrete materials and components
  • 2.1 Identify and check on-site delivery of concrete materials and components and confirm against material schedule, plans and specifications
  • 2.2 Move concrete materials to specified location and apply manual handling procedures according to job and site requirements
  • 2.3 Stack and stockpile concrete materials and components and retrieve according to task sequence and job location
  • 2.4 Protect concrete materials and components against damage and store clear of access ways according to site requirements
  • 2.5 Handle and position components for installation according to job and site requirements
3. Handle and remove concrete materials and components on completion
  • 3.1 Handle materials according to job and site requirements
  • 3.2 Identify hazardous material for separate handling according to site requirements
  • 3.3 Apply dust suppression procedures according to site requirements
  • 3.4 Protect materials according to site requirements
  • 3.5 Store materials according to site requirements
4. Conduct clean-up activities
  • 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle material according to site requirements
  • 4.2 Identify hazardous material for separate handling according to site requirements
  • 4.3 Remove non-toxic materials according to site requirements
  • 4.4 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH130 RIICRC314D Handle concrete materials Unit of competency