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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to conduct off-form vertical concrete operations.
   • Review and clarify task to conduct off-form vertical concrete operations.
   • 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. Set out and prepare slip-form or jump-form location.
   • Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
   • Set out the location and size of pour to requirements of job drawings and specifications.
   • Prepare equipment specifically associated with the installation of slip-formwork or jump-formwork concrete projects.
   • Prepare, place and fix edge formwork with plumb and align to specifications.
   • Apply form release agent to slip-formwork or jump-formwork with appliance or machine to specifications.
3. Place and tie reinforcement and cast-in fittings.
   • Check reinforcement, accessories and cast-in fittings for conformity with design and specifications.
   • Position reinforcement and accessories in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
   • Tie and/or weld reinforcement in correct placement in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
4. Place, finish and cure concrete.
   • Determine sequencing of concrete from specifications.
   • Place concrete evenly into formwork in layers and consolidate to specification, avoiding material segregation and using approved compaction method.
   • Screed and finish concrete surface to specification ensuring cast-in fittings are clear.
   • Add curing compound in accordance with specifications.
   • Continue placement cycle after slip-form or jump-form formwork is progressed by riggers, avoiding cold joint.
5. Clean up after conducting off-form vertical concrete operations.
   • 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.