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Select, use and maintain concreting plant, tools and equipment

Select, use and maintain concreting plant, tools and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCON2022
State Code
OCQ56
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely select, use and maintain plant, tools and equipment used for concreting work.The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.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 for work.
  • 1.1 Read work instructions and clarify requirements for using concreting plant, tools and equipment with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Plan work tasks to comply with relevant legislation and regulations, and manufacturer, 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.
2 Select and check concreting plant, tools and equipment.
  • 2.1 Select plant, tools and equipment required for concreting task in accordance with work instructions.
  • 2.2 Read manufacturers’ instructions to identify functions, limitations and safe methods of operation for selected plant, tools and equipment.
  • 2.3 Check plant, tools and equipment for serviceability and rectify or report any faults in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
3 Use plant, tools and equipment for concreting task.
  • 3.1 Use hand tools to carry out concreting task safely and in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
  • 3.2 Use plant, power tools and equipment to carry out concreting task safely and in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
4 Clean, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment.
  • 4.1 Clean and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and concreting plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP31 CPCCCO2022 Select, check and maintain concreting plant, tools and equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD7 CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Qualification