CPCCON3041 — Place concrete

1 Plan and prepare to place concrete.

• 1.1Interpret specifications for concrete placement and clarify requirements with relevant persons.
• 1.2Assess work site to check scope of work against specifications.
• 1.3Plan work tasks to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
• 1.4Calculate required material quantities including volume of concrete to meet specifications.
• 1.5Estimate and record required time for concrete pour based on size of area to be concreted, volume of concrete, weather conditions and other relevant site factors.
• 1.6Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
• 1.7Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).

2 Prepare location for concrete placement.

• 2.1Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls including required signage and barricades around pour location.
• 2.2Determine location for concrete placement from specifications.
• 2.3Discuss implications for concrete placement near existing structures with relevant persons and define separation or connection requirements.
• 2.4Check that location for placement is free of debris and waste.
• 2.5Ensure site access is clear to allow concrete to be received.

3 Receive concrete.

• 3.1Check concrete delivery docket for accuracy against order.
• 3.2Direct concrete delivery vehicle to location of discharge.
• 3.3Identify slump tolerance against specifications and relevant standards for minimum grade.
• 3.4Monitor concrete discharged via chute into appropriate receptacle and communicate with relevant persons to maintain safety and quality in accordance with workplace requirements.

4 Carry out concrete placement activities.

• 4.1Use required plant, tools and equipment to place concrete in horizontal layers into location in accordance with indicated levels.
• 4.2Ensure vertical drop of concrete is less than two metres to avoid segregation of concrete materials.
• 4.3Consolidate poured concrete using required compaction or vibration method.
• 4.4Carry out measurements and calculations throughout pour to ensure sufficient concrete is delivered to fill placement area, and place order for any shortfall in accordance with workplace requirements.
• 4.5Check finished levels against datum using levelling device and rectify incorrect levels.
• 4.6Screed concrete to required levels and grades in accordance with specifications.

5 Clean up.

• 5.1Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
• 5.2Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCON3041 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCON3041 needs to address all 85 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 56 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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