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Elements and Performance Criteria
Range Statement
| This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
| Regulatory framework | The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materialsAustralian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements.All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence. |
Procedures | All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of:manufacturer's technical information job cardsdrawingsemergency procedureswork instructionsstandard operating procedures (SOPs)safe work method statements (SWMS)formulas/recipesbatch sheetstemporary instructionsany similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant. |
Hazards | Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazardsweight, shape, volume of materials to be handledhazardous products and materialssharp edges, protrusions or obstructionsslippery surfaces, spills or leakselectricitygasgases and liquids under pressure noiserotational equipment or vibrationplant services (steam, condensate, cooling water, etc)structural hazardsequipment failuresmachinery, equipment and product masslimited head spaces or overhangs working at heightsworking in restricted or confined spacesother hazards that might arise. |
Problems | Routine and non-routine problems must be resolved.Routine problems are predictable and have known solutions and include one or more of:compact product with tight bends/clearancesloss of fluids (concrete leakage)variations in cement/water ratiobacking concrete that penetrates veneersraw materials supplyproduct quality problems.Non-routine problems are unexpected problems or variations of previous problems.Non-routine problems must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts, to:determine problems needing actiondetermine possible fault causesdevelop solutions to problems which do not have a known solutionfollow through items initiated until final resolution has occurredreport problems outside area of responsibility to designated person.Operational knowledge includes one or more of:procedurestrainingtechnical information, such as journals and engineering specificationsremembered experiencerelevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people. |
Records and reports | Records include one or more of:log books/sheetselectronic recordsjob/work sheetsother records used for the smooth running of the plant.Reports include one or more of:paper or electronic-based logs and reportsverbal/radio reportsreporting items found which require action. |
Performance Evidence
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
read and interpret plans/steel drawings, test results, product specifications, casting schedules, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information check and prepare/position materials, moulds, formwork, fittings, veneers, reinforcement and equipment to meet specificationscast the product and take samplescure, strip and store product monitor key variables, including:mould conditionamount and consistency of concrete mixplacement of reinforcement and fittingsconcrete covercompaction/vibrationcuring conditionscuring time/ratestripping strengthproduct integrity and conformance to specificationmake adjustments to meet product quality and production output specificationsidentify hazards and apply relevant hazard controlsapply safety proceduresapply housekeeping proceduresrecognise out-of-specification products, process problems and materials faultsrecognise routine and non-routine problemsidentify when the operator is able to rectify problems, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistancetake action to resolve problems or report them to appropriate personneldistinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:raw material/mix variationsmould anomaliescasting/operating conditionsprocess errorscommunicate effectively with team/work group and supervisorscomplete workplace recordsdo basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.
Knowledge Evidence