This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely handle concreting materials and components in preparation for concreting work. It includes checking materials and components for conformity to schedules, plans and specifications, and using manual-handling techniques to sort and stack materials and components for work. It requires identifying and safely handling hazardous materials and waste in accordance with safety data sheets (SDS) and cleaning up on completion of work tasks.
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 model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
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 model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to determine concrete supply requirements for different areas and features of planned concreting work. It includes identifying required concrete properties, volumes and costs from site and project documentation, and scheduling delivery.
A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.
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 model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan concrete work and brief team members. It includes determining the size and scope of concreting tasks and planning and scheduling activities to comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements. It also includes identifying and sourcing resources required to complete tasks on time and within budget and communicating requirements to team members in preparation for work to commence.
A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.
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 model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to place concrete into prepared formwork or foundations to establish a strong base for further building work.
It includes:
- calculating the required volume of concrete
- moving concrete from truck to pour location
- placing and screeding concrete on residential, commercial or civil construction sites.
It applies to concreters and other construction workers working as members of a team with at least a moderate degree of autonomy. They would be expected to complete routine activities without close supervision.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in all states and territories except Tasmania. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to finish placed and screeded concrete surfaces to specification. It requires using manual and mechanical finishing techniques including edge finishing.
A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.
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 model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out the initial curing process to poured concrete in order to control moisture evaporation from finished concrete. It includes using curing agents and techniques in accordance with engineering specifications.
A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be
expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with
a high degree of self-direction.
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.
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to repair and rectify defects in concrete. Repairs and rectifications include patching, refinishing, sealing or recolouring to improve aesthetic appearance, as well as more significant repairs and rectifications such as cutting and replacing sections of concrete and repairing cracks in accordance with engineer or manufacturer specifications.
The unit does not cover structural defects requiring
underpinning concrete or specialist works involving highly engineered
solutions.
A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be
expected to take responsibility for organising and completing work tasks with a
high degree of self-direction.
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.
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely cut concrete. It requires using concrete and masonry saws to cut concrete to specification.
A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.
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 model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely core concrete. It requires setting up and using core drilling systems to drill holes in concrete to specification.
A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.
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 model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.