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CPCCLBM3001 — Licence to operate a concrete placing boom

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What an assessment for CPCCLBM3001 must cover

86 assessable components: 4 elements (29 performance criteria), 27 performance evidence and 24 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan concrete placement work.

  • 1.1Concrete placement workplace is confirmed, potential hazards and emergencies are identified, and risk controls are selected according to applicable regulations, the hierarchy of controls, and site and workplace procedures.
  • 1.2Type of required concrete placing boom and types, volumes and schedule of concrete delivery to the workplace are confirmed with relevant contractors and suppliers.
  • 1.3Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, are selected to meet work requirements and checked according to workplace procedures.
  • 1.4Workplace methods for communicating between concrete placing boom operator and other workplace personnel are identified and confirmed.
  • 1.5Proposed location for setting up concrete placing boom is identified, and access to location and ground suitability are confirmed with relevant personnel.

2 Set up boom and prepare for operation.

  • 2.1Location and ground are inspected and checked against advice received from reports and drawings and confirmed as suitable according to workplace procedures.
  • 2.2Concrete placing boom is located at workplace, positioned for work application, and outriggers are extended and adjusted to ensure stability according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 2.3Pre-start operator checks are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 2.4Concrete placing boom is partially extended to test operation and check function according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 2.5Plant safety devices are tested according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 2.6Post-start operational checks are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 2.7Concrete delivery system components are positioned securely and safely according to workplace procedures.
  • 2.8Appropriate risk control measures are applied to the concrete placing boom location according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 2.9Pumping system is tested and prepared for use according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.

3 Deliver concrete.

  • 3.1Supply of bulk concrete to the hopper is coordinated with supply vehicle operators to ensure safe hopper levels, and hose hand and concreters are advised of pauses and changes in supply as required.
  • 3.2Concrete placing boom is safely and efficiently operated through the full range of movements using remote control or control panel to deliver the concrete as required.
  • 3.3Risk of collision with other fixed structures and moving plant is monitored and suitable risk control measures are implemented.
  • 3.4Pump is operated using remote control or control panel to ensure a safe optimum output according to requirements of concreters and to minimise damage to the engine and gears.
  • 3.5Hand signals are correctly made and interpreted, or instructions over the radio are correctly given and received, according to any workplace procedures.
  • 3.6Boom operation is constantly monitored to ensure stability of boom and safety of personnel, delivery hose and workplace equipment and structures.
  • 3.7Strategies for managing emergencies arising during concrete placement are implemented as required and according to manufacturer specifications, and emergencies are reported in line with workplace procedures.
  • 3.8Concrete placing boom is safely withdrawn from the work area at completion of delivery task.

4 Shut down and secure concrete placing boom and components.

  • 4.1Delivery lines and hopper are cleaned out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 4.2Concrete placing boom is stowed according to manufacturer specifications and secured for travel according to plant operation and workplace procedures.
  • 4.3Outriggers are retracted, stowed and secured for travel according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 4.4Plates or packing are stowed and secured for travel according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 4.5Concrete placing boom is relocated as required and shut down according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 4.6Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out and recorded according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • 4.7Defects and damage are reported and recorded and appropriate action is taken according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.

Performance evidence

  • A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must also be able to provide evidence of the ability to locate, set up, operate and shut down a concrete placing boom for two different concrete placements:
  • one of which must involve delivery of concrete where the placement area is not visible to the boom operator and radio communication with the hose hand is essential
  • using two types of concrete with different slumps.
  • For each concrete placement, the person must provide evidence of the ability to:
  • comply with commonwealth, state and territory health and safety legislation and regulations
  • plan and prepare for concrete placement work, including:
  • conducting a risk assessment of the workplace
  • selecting risk controls according to the hierarchy of control for positioning and safely operating the concrete placing boom
  • check location suitability and then position and stabilise the concrete placing boom using outriggers and packing according to plant operation and workplace procedures
  • conduct pre-operational checks of plant, boom, pump, safety devices, and control panels according to plant operation and workplace procedures
  • operate and control the concrete placing boom, including all functions to the maximum extension, in communication with workplace personnel to deliver concrete as required and according to plant operation and workplace procedures
  • monitor concrete supply and pump and boom operation to ensure safe concrete delivery according to workplace procedures
  • identify faults and problems with concrete placing boom, including emergencies, and apply appropriate strategies in response according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
  • demonstrate strategies in place for managing the following emergencies that may arise during concrete placement:
  • contact with electric lines
  • failure or loss of control of the boom
  • instability of concrete placing unit
  • pipe or hose blockage or blow-out
  • failure of equipment, including hydraulic system
  • severe environmental conditions, including wind, lightning and storms
  • shut down concrete placing boom in line with established safety procedures:
  • idle engine to stabilise temperature
  • disengage pump
  • turn off engine
  • remove key from ignition
  • secure plant according to manufacturer specifications
  • secure boom according to relevant manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

Knowledge evidence

  • commonwealth, state and territory health and safety legislation and approved codes of practice relevant to operating a concrete placing boom
  • Australian and industry standards relevant to operating a concrete placing boom
  • characteristics and properties of concrete required for different elements of buildings
  • concreting placing procedures, which must include requirements for priming material, volume of concrete required, and consistency and amount of concrete in the delivery line
  • features and functions of concrete delivery system components:
  • adaptors
  • boom
  • couplings
  • hose
  • lines
  • locking pins, including R clips and lynch pins
  • hand signals used in concrete placement operations
  • manufacturer specifications, site and workplace procedures relevant to operating concrete placing booms
  • essential safety procedures for ensuring stability of concrete placing boom:
  • deploying outriggers according to manufacturer specifications
  • establishing correct size plates or packing
  • correctly positioning plates or packing
  • checking plant is level and well-supported
  • procedures for maintaining workplace records and information
  • protocols for using mobile communication devices on construction workplaces
  • routine problems, hazards and emergencies that could arise during concrete placing boom operations and strategies for managing them, including application of the hierarchy of controls
  • types of ground and ground conditions at workplace that are:
  • suitable for set-up and operation of concrete placing boom
  • unsuitable for set-up and operation of concrete placing boom

Foundation skills

  • Learning skills to:: operate concrete placing booms in different types of workplaces transferring key principles of safe operation to different contexts; improve own performance in the safe and efficient operation of concrete placing booms by incorporating learning from experiences in different workplaces and different conditions.
  • Numeracy skills to:: interpret numerical information, including: information regarding concrete supply: schedule of delivery, strength and volume of concrete; readings on control and monitoring instruments.
  • Oral communication skills to:: use and interpret vocabulary specific to the construction industry at a level sufficient to communicate with other workplace personnel; use non-verbal feedback to support effective communication; use relevant conventions for the use of mobile communication devices, such as two-way radios.
  • Reading skills to:: interpret documentation that includes technical specificity, including: engineering drawings; geotechnical reports; plant operation manuals and manufacturer specifications; workplace procedures.
  • Writing skills to:: accurately record and maintain information relating to the operation of concrete placing booms, including: incident reports; vehicle and equipment checking and maintenance records.
  • Self-management skills to:: implement risk control measures; initiate emergency management strategies.

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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Questions about assessing CPCCLBM3001

What does an assessment tool for CPCCLBM3001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCLBM3001 needs to address all 86 unit components: 4 elements with 29 performance criteria, 27 performance evidence requirements, 24 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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