This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to place and form concrete kerb, channel and fixtures in civil construction. It includes forming kerb and median and barrier strips, installing formwork and repairing kerb, gutters and median and barrier strips.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• place and form concrete kerb, channel and fixtures on at least two occasions, including:
• setting out and preparing for construction or installation according to drawings and specifications requirements
• forming kerb and barrier strips by placing concrete and applying mortar to specifications
• pouring concrete into installed formwork
• finishing kerbs, channels and fixtures
• installing pre-cast concrete units and finishing to specifications
• repairing kerb, gutters and median and barrier strips
• clearing, backfilling and finishing work areas
• clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials.
During the above, the candidate must:
• locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to place and form concrete kerbs, channels and fixtures, including:
• identifying and applying relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities
• identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
• identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements
• selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment required to carry out tasks
• identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions
• work with others to place and form concrete kerbs, channels and fixtures in a way that meets required outcomes, including:
• preparing for and organising work activities to meet task requirements
• communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
• using communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
• monitoring hazards and identifying and communicating changes to work environment.
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):