Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPCCSF2004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Place and fix reinforcement materials

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCSF2004 - Place and fix reinforcement materials
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to place and fix reinforcement for concrete work as part of construction processes. It includes: planning and preparing for the workfinal preparation for placementplacing and fixing reinforcementchecking the reinforcement completing clean-up activities.It applies to concreters working as members of a team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare to place and fix reinforcement materials.
  • Review and clarify task to place and fix reinforcement materials.
  • 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.
  • Check stock of reinforcement materials for correct type, quality and quantities against reinforcement schedule and details in plans/specifications.
  • Acquire materials for the task and locate them safely ready for use.
       
Element: Prepare for reinforcement placement.
  • Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Check formwork for completion and conformity to receive reinforcement.
  • Cut and bend reinforcement bars to required set out and plans and specifications.
  • Tie bars to designed configuration from plans and specifications.
  • Cut reinforcement sheets to required sizes.
  • Attach stiffening rods to panels as required to facilitate handling processes.
  • Locate bar chairs and spacers to requirements of reinforcement schedule, plans and specifications.
       
Element: Place and fix reinforcement.
  • Place fabric reinforcement sheets into position in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Locate and position reinforcement bars in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Locate and place reinforcement using bar chairs, ligatures and spacers in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Support and secure reinforcement material into position in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Secure cast-in items to reinforcement in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Cover and protect ends of protruding reinforcement material in accordance with plans and specifications.
       
Element: Check reinforcement prior to concrete pour.
  • Check location and position of reinforcement, and of fixing ties to reinforcement for accuracy.
  • Check depth of coverage, clearance, spacing and overlap of reinforcement material in accordance with engineering drawings and job specification.
       
Element: Clean up after placing and fixing reinforcement materials.
  • 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 plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review and clarify task to place and fix reinforcement materials. 
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. 
Check stock of reinforcement materials for correct type, quality and quantities against reinforcement schedule and details in plans/specifications. 
Acquire materials for the task and locate them safely ready for use. 
Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE). 
Check formwork for completion and conformity to receive reinforcement. 
Cut and bend reinforcement bars to required set out and plans and specifications. 
Tie bars to designed configuration from plans and specifications. 
Cut reinforcement sheets to required sizes. 
Attach stiffening rods to panels as required to facilitate handling processes. 
Locate bar chairs and spacers to requirements of reinforcement schedule, plans and specifications. 
Place fabric reinforcement sheets into position in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. 
Locate and position reinforcement bars in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. 
Locate and place reinforcement using bar chairs, ligatures and spacers in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. 
Support and secure reinforcement material into position in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. 
Secure cast-in items to reinforcement in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. 
Cover and protect ends of protruding reinforcement material in accordance with plans and specifications. 
Check location and position of reinforcement, and of fixing ties to reinforcement for accuracy. 
Check depth of coverage, clearance, spacing and overlap of reinforcement material in accordance with engineering drawings and job specification. 
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 plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements. 

Forms

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CPCCSF2004 - Place and fix reinforcement materials
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