Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare to place and fix reinforcement materials.

1.1 Review and clarify task to place and fix reinforcement materials.

1.2 Review task specifications and check to make sure they are in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

1.3 Review work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.

1.4 Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.

1.5 Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.

1.6 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.

1.7 Check stock of reinforcement materials for correct type, quality and quantities against reinforcement schedule and details in plans/specifications.

1.8 Acquire materials for the task and locate them safely ready for use.

2. Prepare for reinforcement placement.

2.1 Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).

2.2 Check formwork for completion and conformity to receive reinforcement.

2.3 Cut and bend reinforcement bars to required set out and plans and specifications.

2.4 Tie bars to designed configuration from plans and specifications.

2.5 Cut reinforcement sheets to required sizes.

2.6 Attach stiffening rods to panels as required to facilitate handling processes.

2.7 Locate bar chairs and spacers to requirements of reinforcement schedule, plans and specifications.

3. Place and fix reinforcement.

3.1 Place fabric reinforcement sheets into position in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.

3.2 Locate and position reinforcement bars in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.

3.3 Locate and place reinforcement using bar chairs, ligatures and spacers in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.

3.4 Support and secure reinforcement material into position in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.

3.5 Secure cast-in items to reinforcement in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.

3.6 Cover and protect ends of protruding reinforcement material in accordance with plans and specifications.

4. Check reinforcement prior to concrete pour.

4.1 Check location and position of reinforcement, and of fixing ties to reinforcement for accuracy.

4.2 Check depth of coverage, clearance, spacing and overlap of reinforcement material in accordance with engineering drawings and job specification.

5. Clean up after placing and fixing reinforcement materials.

5.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.

5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.