CPCCSF3003 — Carry out multistrand post-tensioning

1 Plan and prepare to carry out multistrand post-tensioning.

• 1.1Interpret work order and associated documentation and clarify requirements with relevant persons.
• 1.2Plan all work to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and workplace requirements.
• 1.3Select tools and equipment required for work tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report identified faults.
• 1.4Calculate materials quantities and curing requirements.
• 1.5Obtain, prepare and safely handle materials for the task, and situate them ready for use.
• 1.6Erect required safety signage and barricades and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).

2 Lay and fix anchorages and cables.

• 2.1Fix tendons and recess formers in location in accordance with job drawings.
• 2.2Lay ducting profile, push through specified number of strands and verify in accordance with job drawings.
• 2.3Position profile anchorages in accordance with specifications.
• 2.4Position form head and anchorages in accordance with specifications.
• 2.5Inspect installed cables in accordance with specifications and relevant standards.
• 2.6Fix grout tubes in accordance with manufacturer requirements and engineering specifications.
• 2.7Monitor grout tubes during concrete pour.

3 Define work area for multistrand post-tensioning.

• 3.1After suitable curing time, define safe working area in accordance with WHS and regulatory requirements.
• 3.2Erect barricades and signage as required to isolate safe work areas.

4 Stress tendons.

• 4.1Remove recess formers.
• 4.2Set up anchor blocks and wedges in accordance with manufacturer design.
• 4.3Carry out stressing operations to nominated loads in accordance with engineering standards using authorised calibrated stressing equipment.
• 4.4Measure extensions and record on standard forms for approval by engineer.

5 Finish tensioning.

• 5.1Cut and seal protruding strands in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
• 5.2Mix cement grout and pump in accordance with specifications and relevant standards.

6 Clean up.

• 6.1Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.
• 6.2Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCSF3003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCSF3003 needs to address all 32 unit components: 6 elements with 23 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 6 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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