Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Plan and prepare for operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2 Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task

1.3 Identify, obtain and implement signagerequirements from the project traffic management plan

1.4 Select plant,tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

1.5 Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task

1.6 Identify type of pavement required

2. Identify and select hand and power tools

2.1 Identify and select hand and power tools, according to their functions, operations and limitations.

2.2 Recognise and adhere to OHS requirements for using hand and power tools

2.3 Check lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water according to manufacturer recommendations

2.4 Select tools consistent with job requirements

2.5 Check tools, including leads and hoses, for tags, serviceability and safety, and report any faults

2.6 Check and maintain power tool guards, retaining bolts, couplings, gauges and controls in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

2.7 Select equipment to hold or support material during operation

3. Use tools

3.1 Use hand tools appropriate to the task and materials, and in accordance with OHS requirements

3.2 Use power tools safely and effectively and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and state or territory OHS requirements

3.3 Sharpen and maintain tools

4. Identify, select and use plant and equipment

4.1 Check plant and equipment for safety and report faults

4.2 Select and use plant and equipment consistent with OHS requirements, manufacturer specifications and the needs of the job

4.3 Check lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water according to manufacturer’s specifications

4.4 Maintain plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and standard work practices

5. Clean up

5.1 Clear the work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle material in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification

5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

determine requirements

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

follow instructions

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

evaluating own actions and making judgments about performance and necessary improvements

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

recognising procedures, following instructions, responding to change and contributing to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems

teamwork skills to coordinate own work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones

voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

concreting materials

concreting tool use techniques

general construction terminology

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

plans, drawings and specifications

processes for the calculation of material requirements

quality requirements

relevant Acts, regulations and codes of practice

tools and equipment safety manuals and instructions

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting concrete road curing and texturing

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of concrete road curing and texturing

working with others to undertake and complete the concrete road curing and texturing operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of concrete road curing and texturing operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

conduct road curing and texturing operations to ensure:

correct calculation and application of road curing compound

correct application of texture type according to specifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in Civil Construction. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate’s required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate’s:

working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of concrete road curing and texturing operations .

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified

MSDS

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to using concreting tools and equipment

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to using concreting tools and equipment

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planning and preparation include:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies

equipment defect identification

work site inspection.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

organisational first aid

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

earth leakage boxes

lighting

power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Tools and equipment include:

bolt cutters

crow bars

cutting knives

edging tools

floats

grinders

hammers

jointers

kneel boards

levelling equipment

long handled shovels

measuring tapes

nail bags

picks

pinch bars

pliers

rakes

screeds

sledge hammers

steel fixing reels

string lines

trowels

vibrators.

Quality requirements include:

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications where specified

relevant regulations, including Australian standards

workplace operations and procedures.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

stormwater management

vibration

waste management.

Hand and power tools include:

digging, transporting, levering, cutting, shaping, fixing, fastening and percussion tools

electrically operated portable and static power tools and leads

material shifting, holding tools and finishing tools

setting out, marking out and levelling tools

240 volt electricity (circular saw, mitre saw, drill, grinder, impact hammer)

pneumatic (wrench, grinder, jackhammer, screwdriver)

battery driven (drill, grinder, circular saw, sander, impact hammer) and

hydraulics (portapower and attachments, jacking equipment, shoring systems

Plant and equipment include:

compressors

generators.