Place and finish concrete
Overview
"This standard is about placing and finishing concrete including preparing and compacting concrete slabs, footings and bases, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting, preparing and using materials, components, tools and associated equipment
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 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 Performance Criteria 2 Safe work practices K4 current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied K5 the types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used K6 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond K7 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings K8 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report K9 why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used K10 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance Performance Criteria 3 Selection of resources K11 the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources and how defects should be rectified K12 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported K13 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used K14 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome Performance Criteria 4 Minimise the risk of damage K15 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection K16 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved Performance Criteria 5 Meet the contract specification K17 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reported K18 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out Performance Criteria 6 Allocated time K19 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
1 interpret drawings, plans, specifications, schedules, risk assessments, method statements, manufacturers' and suppliers' information related to the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 2
2 avoid risk by complying with the given information relating to at least 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
Performance Criteria 3
3 select resources associated with own work:
3.1 materials, components and fixings
3.2 tools and equipment
Performance Criteria 4
4 protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
5 maintain a clear and tidy work space
6 dispose of waste in accordance with legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstrate work skills to measure, mark out, place, compact, finish, position and secure
8 use and maintain hand and power tools
9 place, compact and finish concrete to given working instructions for the following:
9.1 concrete slabs and bases (footing, oversites or paths)
9.2 form slab edging (trowelled)
9.3 position reinforcement
9.4 form surface finish (tamped, floated, brushed and trowelled)
Performance Criteria 6
10 complete 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
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
Fire extinguishers
3 water, CO2, foam, powder and their uses
Hazards
4 those identified by risk assessment, method of work, manufacturers' and suppliers' technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Health and safety control equipment
5 identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use, types and purpose of each type, work situations and general work environment:
5.1 collective protective measures
5.2 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
5.3 personal protective equipment (PPE)
5.4 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
Information
6 drawings, plans, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, verbal and written instructions, sketches, electronic data, official guidance and current regulations associated with placing and finishing concrete
Legislation and official guidance
7 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
Maintenance
8 operative care of hand and power tools
Methods of work
9 application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method and area of work and materials used to:
9.1 handle, transport and test concrete
9.2 transport, place, compact and finish concrete
9.3 cure and protect
9.4 place reinforcement
9.5 identify concrete mix ratios
9.6 place concrete into formwork and shuttering
9.7 form slab edging including joints and level changes
9.8 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
9.9 identify and follow the installation quality requirements
9.10 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
9.11 direct and guide the operations and movement of plant and machinery
9.12 use hand and power tools
9.13 work at height
9.14 use access equipment
10 team work and communication
11 needs of other occupations associated with placing and finishing concrete
Problems
12 those arising from information, resources and methods of work:
12.1 own authority to rectify
12.2 organisational reporting procedures
Programme
13 types of productivity targets and time scales
14 how times are estimated
15 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
Protect work
16 protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
Resources
17 materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard and specialist:
17.1 concrete, reinforcement, timber, plywood, proprietary slab edgings and fixings
17.2 hand and power tools
18 how to confirm resources and materials conform with the method statement and specification
19 methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage of materials associated with the method and procedure to place and finish concrete
Security procedures
20 site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles"
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"