Pour concrete to form structures
Overview
This standard is about interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment, and preparing for and placing concrete to form structures
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of construction and civil engineering operations and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 interpret the given information relating to the work and resources to confirm its relevance
P2 comply with the given, relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out your work and maintain safe and healthy work practices
P3 select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work
P4 comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area
P5 comply with the given contract information to carry out the work efficiently to the required specification
P6 complete the work within the allocated time, in accordance with the programme of work
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Performance Criteria 1
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Interpretation of information*
K1 the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources, and how they are implemented
K2 the types of information, their source and how they are interpreted
K3 the organisational procedures to solve problems with the information and why it is important they are followed
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Performance Criteria 2*
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Safe work practices*
K4 the level of understanding operatives must have of information for relevant, current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied
K5 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond
K6 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings
K7 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report
K8 why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used
K9 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
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Performance Criteria 3*
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Selection of resources*
K10 the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources and how defects should be rectified
K11 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported
K12 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used
K13 the hazards associated with the resources and methods *of work* and how they are overcome
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Performance Criteria 4*
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Minimise the risk of damage*
K14 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection
K15 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved
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Performance Criteria 5*
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Meet the contract specification*
K16 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reported
K17 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out
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Performance Criteria 6*
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Allocated time*
K18 what the programme is for the work to be carried out in the estimated, allocated time and why deadlines should be kept
Scope/range
Performance Criteria 1
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1 interpretation of drawings, specifications, schedules, risk assessments, method statements and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out
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Performance Criteria 2
2 avoidance of risk by complying with the given information relating to four of the following
2.1 methods of work
2.2 safe use of health and safety control equipment
2.3 safe use of access equipment
2.4 safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
2.5 specific risks to health
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Performance Criteria 3*
3 selection of resources associated with own work
3.1 materials, components and fixings
3.2 tools and equipment
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Performance Criteria 4*
4 protection of the work and its surrounding area from damage
5 maintain a clear and tidy work space
6 disposal of waste in accordance with current legislation
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Performance Criteria 5**
7 demonstration of work skills to measure, position, place, spread, vibrate, compact, finish and protect
8 use and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment
9 place, compact and finish concrete to given working instructions relating to at least two of the following placement methods
9.1 chute
9.2 elephant's trunk
9.3 skip
9.4 pump
9.5 mono-rail
9.6 manually
10 protect concrete, ensure and support the curing process
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Performance Criteria 6*
11 completion of own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Disposal of waste
1 environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers' information, statutory regulations and official guidance
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Emergencies*
2 operative's response to situations in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with
2.1 fires, spillages, injuries
2.2 emergencies relating to occupational activities
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Hazards*
3 those identified by risk assessment, methods of work, manufacturers' technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
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Health and safety control equipment*
4 identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use, types and purpose of each type, work situations and general work environment
4.1 collective protective measures
4.2 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
4.3 personal protective equipment (PPE)
4.4 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
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Information*
5 drawings, specifications, schedules, risk assessments, method statements, manufacturers' information, verbal, written and graphical instructions, current regulations and official guidance associated with pouring concrete to form structures
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Legislation and official guidance**
6 this relates to the operative's responsibilities regarding potential accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst working in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement and storage of materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting
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Maintenance*
7 operative care of hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment
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Methods of work*
8 application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method and area of work and materials used to:
8.1 assess and confirm suitability of concrete and area for placement
8.2 confirm pre-pour inspection are completed
8.3 conform to agreed specifications
8.4 confirm integrity of formwork and temporary supports prior to and during the pour
8.5 handle and transport concrete
8.6 place concrete by chute, elephant's trunk, overhead skip, pumping and manually
8.7 visually assess the quality of the concrete prior to and during pouring and placement
8.8 recognise the criteria for sampling and testing concrete
8.9 apply techniques to pour and compact concrete in layers
8.10 place concrete to lines and levels
8.11 ensure and check reinforcement coverage meets specification during the pour
8.12 check position of embedments and cast-in items prior to and during the pour
8.13 recognise requirements for working with concrete containing additives for waterproofing, accelerants and retardants
8.14 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
8.15 vibrate, compact, finish and protect
8.16 apply methods that will ensure and support the curing process
8.17 monitor and check accuracy during progress and on completion of work
8.18 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
8.19 use hand tools, power tools and equipment
8.20 work at height
8.21 use access equipment
9 team work and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with pouring concrete to form structures
Problems
11 those arising from information, resources and methods of work
11.1 own authority to rectify
11.2 organisational reporting procedures
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Programme*
12 types of productivity targets and time scales
13 how times are estimated
14 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
Protect work
15 protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
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Resources**
16 materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard and/or specialist:
16.1 ready-mix concrete materials
16.2 slump test equipment, skips, poker vibrator, tampers, floats and trowels
16.3 hand tools, power tools and equipment
17 how to confirm resources and materials conform with the given specification
18 methods of calculating quantity, length, area, volume and wastage associated with the method and procedure to pour concrete to form structures
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Security procedures*
19 site, workplace, company and operative
Values
Behaviours
When performing to this standard you are likely to demonstrate the following behaviours:
1 Work safely: consider the safety of yourself and those around you, challenge unsafe behaviour
2 Effective communication: oral, written, electronic, listening, body language, presentation
3 Respect: apply equality, diversity and inclusion in dealing with others
4 Team work: work effectively and safely with others with limited supervision
5 Independent working: take responsibility for safe completion of your own work
6 Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions to safely undertake the work instructions
7 Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable, safe and productive manner
8 Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work instructions to schedule, take the time to be safe
9 Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to the work instructions, put safety first