CORE COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : UNIT CODE UNIT DESCRIPTOR : : USE REINFORCED-STEEL BAR (RSB) TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT CON 713 335 This unit specifies the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to use RSB tools and equipment. This unit also covers basic maintenance (cleaning) for power tools and equipment. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ELEMENT 1. Plan and prepare for work
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1.1 Work instructions are secured and interpreted in line with job requirements / specifications 1.2 Safety requirements are identified following job specifications 1.3 RSB tools and equipment are identified in line with job requirements / specifications 1.4 RSB materials and components quantity requirements are identified and estimated in line with job requirements / specifications 1.5 Environmental protection requirements are identified in line with Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) requirements 2.1 Hand and power tools and equipment are selected and obtained in line with standard operating procedure 2.2 Start up procedures for power tools and equipment are performed based on manufacturer's recommendations 2.3 Tools and equipment are checked for normal functioning 2.4 Faults are reported to appropriate personnel in line with standard operating procedures 3.1 Tools and equipment are used in line with manufacturer's specifications and OSHS requirements 3.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and safe kept after use following standard operating procedures and manufacturer's recommendations

2. Obtain and check tools and equipment

3. Use and maintain tools and equipment

ELEMENT 4. Perform good housekeeping

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 4.1 Work area is cleaned in line with OSHS requirements and company standard operating procedure 4.2 Scrap materials are disposed and off-cut materials are re-used or re cycled in accordance with OSHS and company standard operating procedures

RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE 1. Job requirements / specifications RANGE May include but not be limited to: 1.1 Reinforcement 1.1.1 Foundations 1.1.2 Pits 1.1.3 Slabs 1.1.4 Columns 1.1.5 Footings 1.1.6 Walls 1.1.7 Stairs 1.1.8 Curbs and gutters 1.1.9 Pathways 1.1.10 Beams and girders May include but not be limited to 2.1 Tools 2.1.1 Bolt cutters 2.1.2 Wire nippers / steel hook 2.1.3 Steel tape 2.1.4 Bar cutter (manual) 2.1.5 Bar bender (manual) 2.1.6 Hack saw 2.2 Equipment 2.2.1 Angle grinders 2.2.2 Welding sets 2.2.3 Bar bender (angular and circular) 2.2.4 Bar cutter (electric)

2. RSB tools and equipment

2. RSB materials and components

May include but not be limited to: 3.1 Component 3.1.1 Tie wire 3.1.2 Spacer block 3.1.3 Bar chairs 3.2 Material 3.2.1 Deformed bars 3.2.2 Mesh sheets of plain and / or deformed bars

VARIABLE 4. Environmental protection requirements

RANGE May include but not be limited to: 4.1 Waste management 4.2 Noise management 4.3 Dust management 4.4 Clean-up management May include but not be limited to: 5.1 Immediate supervisor 5.2 Leadman / foreman 5.3 Maintenance engineer 5.4 Mechanic 5.5 Electrician

5. Appropriate personnel

EVIDENCE GUIDE 1. Critical Aspects of Competency Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: 1.1 Demonstrates ability to interpret and conform to job requirements / specifications 1.2 Demonstrates ability to follow OSH specifications 1.3 Demonstrates ability to check RSB tools and equipment for normal functioning 1.1 Demonstrates ability to follow company standard operating procedure and manufacturers recommendations 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Mensuration RSB job requirements and specifications OSHS specifications related to RSB work Types and uses of RSB tools and equipment Company standard operating procedures manufacturers recommendations

2. Underpinning Knowledge

and

3. Underpinning Skills

3.1 Applying mensuration 3.2 Interpreting job requirements and specifications 3.3 Following OSHS specifications 3.4 Using RSB tools and equipment 3.5 Following company standard operating procedures and manufacturers recommendations The following resources MUST be provided: 4.1 RSB tools, equipment and materials 4.2 Work area 4.3 Bar-cutting schedule Competency may be assessed through: 5.1 Direct observation/Demonstration of practical skills 5.2 Oral questioning 5.3 Portfolio 5.4 Third-party report 6.1 Competency may be assessed in the workplace or simulated work environment

4. Resource Implications

5. Methods of Assessment

6. Context for Assessment

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : UNIT CODE UNIT DESCRIPTOR : :

HANDLE REINFORCED-STEEL BAR (RSB) MATERIALS CON 713 336 This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform sorting, stacking and similar handling procedures for RSB materials. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT 1. Plan and prepare for work

Italicized and bold terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables

1.1 Work instructions are secured and interpreted in line with job requirements / specifications 1.2 Safety requirements are identified following job specifications 1.3 RSB tools and equipment are identified in line with job requirements / specifications 1.4 RSB materials and components are identified in conformity to material schedule, plans and specifications 1.5 Environmental protection requirements are identified in line with Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) requirements. 2.1 Materials and components are checked based on bar cutting schedule and plans 2.2 Materials and components are handled following established / recommended practices 2.3 Sorting procedure for materials and components is performed based on established / recommended practices 2.4 Stacking procedure for materials and components is performed following established / recommended practices 2.5 Handling procedure for waste material is performed following OSHS requirements 2.6 Dust suppression procedure is applied to reduce health risk to work personnel and others following OSHS requirements 3.1 Work area is cleaned in line with OSHS requirements and company standard operating procedure Excess materials are disposed of, re-used or re-cycled in

2. Handle, sort and stack materials and components

3. Perform good housekeeping

accordance with OSHS requirements

RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE 1. Job requirements / specifications RANGE May include but are not limited to: 1.1 Reinforcement 1.1.1 Foundations 1.1.2 Pits 1.1.3 Slabs 1.1.4 Columns 1.1.5 Footings 1.1.6 Walls 1.1.7 Stairs 1.1.8 Curbs and gutters 1.1.9 Pathways 1.1.10 Beams and girders May include but are not limited to: 2.1 Tools 2.1.1 Bolt cutters 2.1.2 Wire nippers / steel hook 2.1.3 Steel tape 2.1.4 Bar cutter (manual) 2.1.5 Bar bender (manual) 2.1.6 Hack saw 2.2 Equipment 2.2.1 Angle grinder 2.2.2 Welding sets 2.2.3 Bar bender (angular and circular) 2.2.4 Bar cutter (electric) 3. RSB materials and components May include but are not limited to: 3.1 Component 3.1.1 Tie wire 3.1.2 Spacer block 3.1.3 Bar chairs 3.2 Material 3.2.1 Deformed bars 3.2.2 Mesh sheets of plain and / or deformed bars

2. RSB tools and equipment

VARIABLE 4. Environmental-protection requirements

RANGE May include but are not limited to: 4.1 Waste management 4.2 Noise management 4.3 Dust management 4.4 Clean-up management 5.1 Quantity 5.2 Quality 5.3 Size (diameter and length) 5.3.1 Labeling / tagging May include but are not limited to: 6.1 Covering 6.2 Tying and / or banding 6.3 Safety signs and barricading May include but are not limited to: 7.1 G.I / tie wire or bonding strap 7.2 Bar ends 7.3 Wood May include but are not limited to: 8.1 Spraying with water 8.2 Covering

5. Sorting procedure

6. Stacking procedure

7. Waste material

8. Dust-suppression procedure

EVIDENCE GUIDE 1. Critical Aspects of Competency Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: Demonstrates ability to interpret and conform to job requirements and specifications Demonstrates ability to follow OSHS specifications Demonstrates ability to handle, stack and sort RSB materials following established / recommended practices Demonstrates ability to follow company standard operating procedures 2.1 Job requirements and specifications 2.2 OSH specifications 2.3 Company rules and regulations 2.4 Handling, sorting and stacking procedures based on recommended established practices 3.1 Interpreting job requirements and specifications 3.2 Following OSH specifications 3.3 Following company rules and regulations 3.4 Performing handling, sorting and stacking procedures based on recommended / established practices The following resources MUST be provided: 4.1 RSB materials, tools and equipment 4.2 Work area 4.3 Bar-cutting schedule Competency may be assessed through: 5.1 Demonstration/Direct observation of practical skills 5.2 Oral questioning 5.3 Portfolio 5.4 Third-party report 6.1 Competency may be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment

2. Underpinning Knowledge

3. Underpinning Skills

4. Resource Implications

5. Methods of Assessment

6. Context for Assessment

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : UNIT CODE : UNIT DESCRIPTOR :

FABRICATE RSB MATERIALS CON 713 337 This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to measure, mark, cut, bend and perform similar fabrication procedures for reinforced-steel bar (RSB) materials. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT 1. Plan and prepare for work

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1.1 Job requirement is interpreted based on drawings, work location and superior's instructions 1.2 Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) specifications are identified in line with job requirements 1.3 Safety hazards are identified in line with job requirements 1.4 RSB tools, materials and equipment are identified according to job requirements 2.1 RSB tools, materials and equipment are selected in line with job specifications 2.2 Personal protective equipment is selected and used in accordance to job requirements 2.3 Start up procedures for tools and equipment are performed in accordance to manufacturer's recommendation 2.4 Tools and equipment are checked for normal functioning 2.5 Faults are reported to appropriate personnel in line with company standard operating procedure 3.1 Material preparation procedure is performed in line with job requirements and established / recommended safety practices. 3.2 Fabrication procedure is performed in line with job specifications.

2. Prepare materials, tools and equipment

3. Fabricate RSB material

ELEMENT 4. Perform clean-up

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 4.1 Unused and off-cut materials are stacked / stored for re-use or disposal 4.2 Work area is cleared in accordance to OSHS requirements and company standard operating procedure 4.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations 4.4 Waste materials are disposed following OSHS requirements

RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE 1. Job requirements RANGE Fabrication of RSB materials may include but not be limited to: 1.1 Frame structure 1.1.1 Footings 1.1.2 Columns 1.1.3 Beams and girder 1.1.4 Slabs May include but are not limited to: 2.1 Work site environment and safety 2.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.3 Safe handling of RSB tools and equipment 2.4 Safe handling of RSB materials 2.5 Emergency procedures May include but are not limited to: 3.1 Pathway obstacles 3.2 Off-cut material 3.3 Movement of other work personnel May include but are not limited to: 4.1 Tools 4.1.1 Bolt cutters 4.1.2 Wire nippers / steel hook 4.1.3 Steel tape 4.1.4 Bar cutter (manual) 4.1.5 Bar bender (manual) 4.1.6 Hack saw 4.2 Equipment 4.2.1 Angle grinders 4.2.2 Welding sets 4.2.3 Bar bender (angular and circular) 4.2.4 Bar cutter (electric) 4.3 Material 4.1.1 Tie wire 4.1.2 Spacer block 4.1.3 Bar chairs 4.2.1 Deformed bars 4.2.2 Mesh sheets of plain and / or deformed bars

2. OSH specifications

3. Safety hazards

4. RSB Tools, materials and equipment

VARIABLE 5. Personal protective equipment

RANGE May include but are not limited to: 5.1 Coveralls 5.2 Safety boots 5.3 Gloves 5.4 Hard hat / cap 5.5 Safety glasses / goggles 5.6 Ear plugs / muffs May include but are not limited to: 6.1 Immediate supervisor 6.2 Leadman / foreman 6.3 Maintenance engineer 6.4 Mechanic 6.5 Electrician May include but are not limited to: 7.1 Measuring and marking 7.2 Cutting to lengths 7.3 Stacking of material 8.1 Cutting 8.2 Bending 8.3 Stacking 8.4 Tagging

6. Appropriate personnel

7. Material preparation procedure

8. Fabrication procedure

EVIDENCE GUIDE 1. Critical Aspects of Competency Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: 1.1 Demonstrates ability to interpret job requirement 1.2 Demonstrates ability to follow OSHS specifications 1.3 Demonstrates ability to follow manufacturers recommendations 1.4 Demonstrates ability to follow company standard operating procedure 1.5 Demonstrates ability to perform fabrication procedure for RSB materials 2.1 Job requirements 2.2 OSHS specifications 2.3 Manufacturers recommendations 2.4 Company standard operating procedures 2.5 Fabrication procedure for RSB materials 3.1 Interpreting job requirements 3.2 Following OSHS specifications 3.3 Following manufacturers recommendations 3.4 Following company standard operating procedure 3.5 Performing fabrication procedure for RSB materials The following resources MUST be provided: 4.1 RSB tools, equipment and materials 4.2 Work area 4.3 Bar-cutting schedule 4.4 Plans Competency may be assessed through: 5.1 Direct observation / Demonstration of practical skills 5.2 Oral questioning 5.3 Portfolio 5.4 Third-party report

2. Underpinning Knowledge

3. Underpinning Skills

4. Resource Implications

5. Methods of Assessment

6. Context for Assessment

6.1 Competency may be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated environment

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : UNIT CODE : UNIT DESCRIPTOR :

INSTALL FABRICATED RSB MATERIALS CON 713 338 This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform lifting, tying, marking and similar installation procedures for fabricated reinforced-steel bar (RSB) materials. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT 1. Plan and prepare for work

Italicized and bold terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables

1.1 Job requirement is interpreted based on drawings, work location and superior's instructions 1.2 Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) specifications are identified in line with job requirements 1.3 Safety hazards are identified in line with job requirements 1.4 RSB tools, component materials and equipment are identified according to job requirements RSB tools, equipment and fabricated materials and components are selected in line with job specifications 2.2 Personal protective equipment is selected and used in accordance to job requirements 2.3 Start up procedures for tools and equipment are performed in accordance to manufacturer's recommendation 2.4 Tools and equipment are checked for normal functioning 2.5 Faults are reported to appropriate personnel in line with company standard operating procedure 3.1 Material preparation procedure is performed in line with job requirements and established / recommended safety practices. 3.2 Installation procedure is performed in line with job specifications.

2. Prepare fabricated RSB materials and components, tools and equipment

3. Install fabricated RSB material

ELEMENT 4. Perform clean-up

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 4.1 Unused and off-cut materials are stacked / stored for re-use or disposal 4.2 Work area is cleared in accordance to OSHS requirements and company standard operating procedure 4.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations 4.4 Waste materials are disposed following OSHS requirements

RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE 1. Job requirements RANGE Fabrication of RSB materials may include but are not limited to: 1.1 Frame structure 1.1.1 Footings 1.1.2 Columns 1.1.3 Beams and girder 1.1.4 Slabs May include but are not limited to: 2.1 Work site environment and safety 2.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.3 Safe handling of RSB tools and equipment 2.4 Safe handling of RSB materials 2.5 Emergency procedures May include but are not limited to: 3.1 Pathway obstacles 3.2 Off-cut material 3.3 Movement of other work personnel May include but are not limited to: 4.1 Tools 4.1.1 Bolt cutters 4.1.2 Wire nippers / steel hook 4.1.3 Steel tape 4.1.4 Bar cutter (manual) 4.1.5 Bar bender (manual) 4.1.6 Hack saw 4.2 Equipment 4.2.1 Angle grinders 4.2.2 Welding sets 4.2.3 Bar bender (angular and circular) 4.2.4 Bar cutter (electric) 4.3 Component 4.1.1 Tie wire 4.1.2 Spacer block 4.1.3 Bar chairs

2. OSHS specifications

3. Safety hazards

4. RSB tools, component and equipment

VARIABLE 5. Personal protective equipment

RANGE May include but are not limited to: 5.1 Coveralls 5.2 Safety boots 5.3 Gloves 5.4 Hard hat / cap 5.5 Safety glasses / goggles 5.6 Ear plugs / muffs May include but are not limited to: 6.1 Immediate supervisor 6.2 Leadman / foreman 6.3 Maintenance engineer 6.4 Mechanic 6.5 Electrician May include but are not limited to: 7.1 Sorting from fabricated RSB material 7.2 Marking of fabricated RSB material May include but are not limited to: 8.1 Marking 8.2 Sorting 8.3 Lifting 8.4 Fixing and tying 8.5 Checking 8.6 Aligning

6. Appropriate personnel

7. Material preparation procedure

8. Installation procedure

EVIDENCE GUIDE 1. Critical Aspects of Competency Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: 1.1 Demonstrates ability to interpret job requirement 1.2 Demonstrates ability to follow OSHS specifications 1.3 Demonstrates ability to follow manufacturers recommendations 1.4 Demonstrates ability to follow company standard operating procedure 1.5 Demonstrates ability to perform installation procedure for fabricated RSB materials 2.1 Job requirements 2.2 OSH specifications 2.3 Manufacturers recommendations 2.4 Company standard operating procedures 2.5 Installation procedures for RSB materials 3.1 Interpreting job requirements 3.2 Following OSHS specification 3.3 Following manufacturers recommendations 3.4 Following company standard operating procedure 3.5 Performing installation procedures for RSB materials The following resources MUST be provided: 4.1 RSB tools, equipment and components 4.2 RSB fabricated materials 4.3 Work area 4.4 Bar-cutting schedule 4.5 Plans Competency may be assessed through: 5.1 Demonstration/Direct observation of practical skills 5.2 Oral questioning 5.3 Portfolio 5.4 Third-party report

2. Underpinning Knowledge

3. Underpinning Skills

4. Resource Implications

5. Methods of Assessment

6. Context for Assessment

6.1 Competency may be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment