Application

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to install bonded and unbonded topping slabs to existing concrete. It includes grinding and scabbling preparation techniques.
A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement ofCPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by installing:
• bonded topping slabs to two concrete slabs, each measuring at least 10 square metres
• unbonded topping slabs to two concrete slabs, each measuring at least 10 square metres.

Knowledge Evidence

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
• compliance requirements of legislation, regulations and Australian Standards relevant to topping slab installation:
• environmental protection and waste disposal
• material specifications and tolerances
• work health and safety (WHS)
• concrete resurfacing materials and techniques:
• curing duration and effect on ultimate strength
• role of abrasive blasting when installing bonded topping slabs
• properties of concrete to be able to minimise waste, delay and faults in installed topping slabs
• health risks associated with silica dust exposure
• processes for installing bonded and unbonded topping slabs
• types and applications of concrete materials used when installing topping slabs
• types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment used when installing topping slabs
• workplace requirements for installing topping slabs:
• cleaning up the work area
• maintaining and storing materials, plant, tools and equipment
• quality
• reporting problems
• safety requirements including personal protective equipment (PPE).

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.
Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a simulated workplace using realistic conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities, procedures, safety requirements and environmental considerations.
Candidates must have access to documentation, specifications, work sites, materials, plant, tools and equipment required to achieve the performance evidence.

Foundation Skills

• {'skill': 'Foundation Skills', 'description': 'Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.'}

Prerequisite Units

• CPCCWHS2001

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