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Use concreting materials and equipment

Use concreting materials and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRC315E
State Code
OCW90
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
18/06/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use concreting materials and equipment in civil construction, including selecting, using and maintaining hand and power tools, plant and equipment.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 use concreting materials and equipment
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to use concreting materials and equipment 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 Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage requirements
  • 1.6 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
2. Identify and select materials and tools
  • 2.1 Identify and select concrete materials required for work tasks, and verify condition according to site requirements
  • 2.3 Identify and select hand and power tools according to manufacturer specifications and job and site requirements
  • 2.4 Check lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 2.5 Check tools and report faults according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 2.6 Check power tool guards, retaining bolts, couplings, gauges and controls according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 2.7 Select equipment required to hold or support material according to job and site requirements
3. Use and maintain materials and tools
  • 3.1 Use concrete materials for specified task according to job and site requirements
  • 3.2 Use hand tools for specified task and materials according to manufacturer specifications and job and site requirements
  • 3.3 Use power tools for specified task and materials according to manufacturer specifications and job and site requirements
  • 3.4 Sharpen and maintain tools according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
4. Identify, select and use plant and equipment
  • 4.1 Check plant and equipment and report faults according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 4.2 Select and use plant and equipment required for work task according to manufacturer specifications and job and site requirements
  • 4.3 Check lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 4.4 Maintain plant and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
5. Conduct clean-up activities
  • 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle material according to site requirements
  • 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH131 RIICRC315D Use concreting materials and equipment Unit of competency