Course Title: Carry out concreting to simple forms

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: BUIL6330C

Course Title: Carry out concreting to simple forms

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C2223 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Course Contact: Warren James

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 20

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this unit.

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to safely install formwork, reinforcement and place and finish concrete for the construction of minor slabs, pathways and other minor works to a specified design finish.

The unit includes positioning the truck, placing concrete from truck to work area, spreading concrete and cleaning up site.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms

Element:

1. Plan and prepare.

Performance Criteria:

1.1.            Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.

1.2.            Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.

1.3.            Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.

1.4.            Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.

1.5.            Materials quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.

1.6.            Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.

1.7. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.

Element:

2. Erect and strip simple formwork.

Performance Criteria:

2.1.            Subgrade is prepared.

2.2.            Formwork design is identified from drawings.

2.3.            Formwork is erected safely on commencement.

2.4.            Form release agent is applied to erected formwork where specified.

2.5.            Timber components are de-nailed following stripping of formwork.

2.6.            Components are cleaned, stacked and stored for reuse or bundled for removal.

2.7. Formwork components are removed from site.

Element:

3. Place and tie reinforcement.

Performance Criteria:

3.1.            Reinforcing components are handled and positioned safely.

3.2.            Reinforcing bars and mesh are positioned.

3.3. Bar chairs and spacers are positioned, with minimum edge cover.

Element:

4. Place concrete.

Performance Criteria:

4.1.            Formwork or excavation is cleaned of excess material and debris prior to concrete placement.

4.2.            Concrete is safely transported by wheelbarrow.

4.3.            Pump line/chute is controlled and concrete placed.

4.4.            Concrete is placed in formwork to specified depth.

4.5.            Concrete is screeded to the alignment of formwork and project specified datums.

4.6. Surface of concrete is finished in accordance with specifications

Element:

5. Clean up.

Performance Criteria:

5.1.            Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice and job specification.

5.2. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to the Elements of Competency


Details of Learning Activities

Ref Workbook


Teaching Schedule

As per timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks

Assessment 1: SWMS/Workbook/questions

Assessment 2: Project No 1 Pre-Slab

Assessment 3: No 11 Perform Slump & Compression

 

 

these tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

X

 

 

1.2

X

 

 

1.3

X

 

 

1.4

X

 

 

1.5

X

 

 

1.6

X

 

 

1.7

X

 

 

2.1

X

X

 

2.2

X

X

 

2.3

X

X

 

2.4

X

X

 

2.5

X

X

 

2.6

X

X

 

2.7

X

X

 

3.1

X

X

 

3.2

X

X

 

3.3

X

X

 

4.1

X

 

X

4.2

X

 

X

4.3

X

 

X

4.4

X

 

X

4.5

X

 

X

4.6

X

 

X

5.1

 

X

X

5.2

 

X

X

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

As Above


Assessment Matrix

As Above

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):


You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

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Late submission: 
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Special consideration: 
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Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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