CPCCCO2014 — Carry out concrete work

1 Determine requirements to carry-out concrete work

• 1.1Review and clarify concrete work task.
• 1.2Review task specifications, and check to make sure they are in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• 1.3Review work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.
• 1.4Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.
• 1.5Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.
• 1.6Determine plant, tools, equipment and formwork components and materials required to carry out task.
• 1.7Calculate materials quantities.
• 1.8Determine location of steel reinforcement and formwork from drawings and reinforcement schedule.

2 Prepare to carry-out concrete work

• 2.1Erect identified safety signage and barricade requirements, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
• 2.2Obtain, safely handle, locate and prepare materials.
• 2.3Obtain plant, tools, equipment and formwork components and materials, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
• 2.4Check reinforcement against reinforcement drawings and specifications.
• 2.5Select fixing and fasteners.

3 Set out for concrete work

• 3.1Set string lines accurately from existing pegs.
• 3.2Check grades to ensure correct fall.
• 3.3Protect surfaces to prevent damage.

4 Construct and install reinforcement for concrete work

• 4.1Cut and bend reinforcing fabric and bars in accordance with project drawings and specifications.
• 4.2Tie and fix fabric and bars to configuration from project drawings and specifications.
• 4.3Attach stiffening rods to panels as required to facilitate handling.
• 4.4Locate reinforcement material in formwork and place on bar chairs or spacers in accordance with drawings, noting clearance from formwork.
• 4.5Locate and secure cast-in items.

5 Erect formwork for concrete work

• 5.1Clear work area and prepare surface for safe erection of formwork.
• 5.2Set out formwork to requirements of drawings and specifications.
• 5.3Assemble and erect formwork to specifications.
• 5.4Remove debris, sawdust and other waste material from formwork.
• 5.5Apply form release agent in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

6 Carry out concrete work

• 6.1Use correct manual handling techniques with wheelbarrow to transport concrete and to discharge into formwork.
• 6.2Ensure control of discharge of concrete from concrete pump line and chute into formwork.
• 6.3Place concrete in accordance with requirements and screed to specified levels and grades.
• 6.4Compact concrete to specification using immersion vibrator or other specified method.
• 6.5Finish and cure concrete in accordance with specifications.
• 6.6Position and install control joints to specification and to current Australian Standard and codes.
• 6.7Position dowel joints in accordance with specification.
• 6.8Ensure concrete surface is adequately covered and protected.

7 Strip formwork from concrete work

• 7.1Carefully remove edge boxing and braces in sequence.
• 7.2De-nail, clean and store timber components.
• 7.3Remove, clean, oil and store steel components.
• 7.4Discard damaged formwork components after stripping.
• 7.5Clean screens safely before movement.

8 Clean up after completing concrete work

• 8.1Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.
• 8.2Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCCO2014 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCCO2014 needs to address all 65 unit components: 8 elements with 41 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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