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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to apply and finish sprayed concrete.
   • Review and clarify task to apply and finish sprayed concrete.
   • Review task specifications and check to make sure they are in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
   • Review work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.
   • Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.
   • Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.
   • Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
   • Calculate material quantity requirements.
   • Acquire materials for the task and locate them safely ready for use.
2. Apply concrete using dry and wet spray process.
   • Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
   • Prepare dry pumping or wet pumping equipment for delivery of concrete mix to spray nozzle.
   • Check reinforcement to ensure it is away from structure where concrete is to be applied.
   • Apply concrete to surface using wet spray or dry spray method within specified tolerances.
   • Shape and finish sprayed concrete to required form.
3. Clean up after applying and finishing sprayed concrete.
   • Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.
   • Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.