QCF 45 Concrete

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Brickwork NVQ2

Criteria for On-Site

Assessments

Optional Unit

QCF 45

Concrete

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Notes to Candidate

This booklet provides the Assessment Criteriafor the Optional Unit

QCF 45, Concrete

All evidence must be collected from the work-place

When the Criteria asks you to Describe, State or Explain,it is likely these will be included in a signed document

When the Criteria asks you to Select, Use, Demonstrateit is likely these will be observed during a Site Visit

Each of the Assessment Criteria needs to be referencedagainst a piece of evidence, as shown by a page numberbut one piece of evidence can be used several times

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Qualification Title

L2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction)

Mandatory Units All 5 Units required

QCF 01 Conforming to General Safety in the Workplace

QCF 02 Conforming to Efficient Working Practices in the Workplace

QCF 03 Moving and Handling Resources in the Workplace

QCF 40 Erecting Masonry Structures in the Workplace

QCF 41 Setting Out Masonry Structures in the Workplace

Optional Units Choose only 1 Unit

QCF 42 Erecting Masonry Cladding in the Workplace

QCF 43 Laying Domestic Drainage in the Workplace

QCF 44 Erecting Thin Joint Masonry Structures in the Workplace

QCF 45 Placing and Finishing Non-Specialist Concrete in the Workplace

QCF 46 Plastering and Rendering Surfaces in the Workplace

QCF 47 Maintaining Slate and Tile Roofing in the Workplace

QCF 50 Repairing and Maintaining Masonry Structures in the Workplace

Optional Unit QCF 45 Placing and Finishing Non-Specialist Concrete

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Page

Assessment Criteria for Unit QCF 45 continues on next page 4

1.1 Interpret and extract information fromdrawings, specifications, schedules andmanufacturers' information

1 Interpret the giveninformation relating tothe work and resourceswhen placing & finishingnon-specialist concrete 1.2 Comply with information and / or instructions

derived from Risk Assessments and MethodStatements

1.3 State the organisational procedures developedto report and rectify inappropriate informationand unsuitable resources and how they areimplemented

1.4 Describe different types of information, theirsource and how they are interpreted, including:

- Drawings, Specifications, Schedules- Manufacturers' information- Regulations governing buildings

2 Know how to complywith relevant legislationand official guidancewhen placing & finishingnon-specialist concrete

2.1 Describe their responsibilities under currentlegislation and official guidance whilst working:

- In the workplace- Below ground level- At height- With tools and equipment- With materials and substances- With movement / storage of materials- By manual handling and mechanical lifting

2.2 Describe the organisational securityprocedures for tools, equipment andpersonal belongings in relation to:

Site, Workplace, Company and Operative

2.3 State what the accident reporting proceduresare and who is responsible for making reports




3.1 Use PPE safely to carry out the activity inaccordance with legislation and organisationalrequirements when placing and finishingnon-specialist concrete

3 Maintain safe workingpractices when placingand finishing non-specialist concrete

3.2 Explain why and when PPE should be used,relating to placing and finishing non-specialistconcrete, and the types, purpose andlimitations of each type

3.3 State how emergencies should be respondedto in accordance with organisationalauthorisation and personal skills, wheninvolved with fires, spillages, injuriesand other task-related hazards

4 Select the requiredquantity and qualityof resources for themethods of workto place and finishnon-specialist concrete

4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,limitations and defects associated withthe resources in relation to:

- Concrete, Fabric reinforcement- Timber and plywood- Proprietary slab edgings and fixings- Hand tools and equipment

4.2 Select resources associated with own workin relation to materials, components, fixings,tools and equipment

4.3 State how the resources should be usedcorrectly, how problems associated withthe resources are reported and how theorganisational procedures are used

4.4 Outline potential hazards associated withthe resources and method of work

4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, length,area and wastage associated with the methodto place and finish non-specialist concrete




5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding areafrom damage

5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a cleanwork space

5 Minimise the risk ofdamage to the workand surrounding areawhen placing & finishingnon-specialist concrete

5.3 Describe how to protect work from damageand the purpose of protection in relation to:

- General workplace activities- Other occupations- Adverse weather conditions

5.4 Dispose of waste in accordancewith legislation

5.5 State why the disposal of waste should becarried out in relation to the work

6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work withinthe allocated time

6 Complete the workwithin the allocated timewhen placing & finishingnon-specialist concrete 6.2 State the purpose of the Work Programme

and explain why deadlines should be keptin relation to:

- Types of progress charts, timetablesand estimated times

- Organisational procedures for reportingcircumstances which will affect the workprogramme



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7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills whenplacing and finishing non-specialist concrete:

Measuring, Marking out, Laying, Compacting,Finishing, Positioning and Securing

7 Comply with the givencontract informationto place and finishnon-specialist concreteto the requiredspecification

7.2 Lay and finish concrete to contractor's workinginstructions:- Concrete slabs / bases

(footings, oversites and paths)- Form slab edging- Position reinforcement- Form surface finish

(tamped, floated, brushed and trowelled)

7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,follow procedures, report problems andestablish the authority needed to rectify them:

- Lay, compact and finish concrete withtamped, floated, brushed & trowelled finish

- Place fabric reinforcement- Form slab edging- Use hand tools and ancillary equipment- Work with crane handled or mechanically

handled loads

7.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillaryequipment

7.5 State the needs of other occupations and howto communicate within a team when placingand finishing non-specialist concrete

7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools andequipment used when placing and finishingnon-specialist concrete

QCF 45 Concrete

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