The document provides instructions and assessment requirements for students to complete a practical assessment involving constructing formwork, pouring and finishing a concrete slab. It includes: - Details on the assessment tasks, materials, tools, and safety requirements. - Calculations the student must complete to determine required materials. - A checklist of skills that will be observed and evaluated as satisfactory or not yet satisfactory. - Information on the number of attempts allowed and conditions of the assessment.

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Observation/Practical Assessment
Student Name: CIT Number:
Name of Subject:
Carry OutConcreting to Simple Forms
NAT ID:
CPCCCO2013
CRN:
Assessment Name Forming, Pouring and Finishing a Concrete Slab
Assessment Date
Student Statement
This assignment is my own work, except where I have acknowledged the use of the works of other
people. I understand that by submitting this assessment electronically, I agree to this statement.
Student Signature: Date:
Privacy Disclaimer
CIT is collecting your personal information for assessment purposes. The information will only be used in
accordance with the CIT Privacy Policy.
Assessor Feedback
Attempt 1 ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory Date:
Attempt 2 ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory Date:
Assessor Signature: Date:
Note from Assessor (including any reasonable adjustment):
Student Information
Review the important information below in relation to this assessment task.
Instructions

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AssessmentInstructions - you are requiredto do the followingtasks
Complete all sections of thisdocumentasdescribed.
Usingthe specificationandjobrequirements,correctlysetout,constructformwork,install reinforcement,pour
concrete,andfinishaconcrete slabof at least1 square metre and 100 mm in depth.
You are requiredtocomplete the followingdocumentsand tasks
 Readand comprehendthe instructionsforthe concrete practical.
 You are requiredtoparticipate inthe Toolbox talkandfill outandcomplete the JSA (JobSafety
Analysis),thensignanddate anyapplicable area.
 You are requiredtoIdentify SafetySignsandnon-verbal communicationsignals
 You are requiredtofill outthe ‘requiredtoolsandequipment’andthe ‘requiredmaterials’lists.
You must complete the table belowand submitthis document by uploadinginto Ready Skills
You are requiredto listthe tools and materialsneededto complete thistask
Your trainerwill give youthe specificationsof the concrete slabyouare goingto pour.
 Widthof concrete slab= ………………………
 Lengthof concrete slab= ……………………...
 Depthof concrete slab= ……………………….
PLEASE ANSWER THE 3 FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1.
Please calculate the amountof concrete youneedforthe projectandthenroundit up to the nearest.2 M3
(Concrete companiesonlytake ordersforconcrete in.2M3
increments).
Answer:Pleasewrite the answer in the ‘required materialscolumn’
2. Please calculate the amount of sheet mesh (SL72 6.m X 2.4m) you will require. Remember to allow for laps.
(The two outermost transversewires of one sheet must overlapthe two outermost transverse wires ofthe other)
Answer:Pleasewrite the answer in the ‘required materialscolumn’.
3. Please calculate the amountof meshchairsyourequire.Pleasecalculate the M2
of the concrete slaband
allow3 per M2
.
(Bar chairsmust be spaced at not more than 800 mm centres for steel fabric).

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Answer:Pleasewrite the answer in the ‘required materialscolumn’.
RequiredToolsandEquipment RequiredMaterials
Concrete Amount= ……….M3
MPA of concrete =……………
Aggregate size =…………….
Slump= ………………….
SL72 sheetmesh= ……. sheets
Mesh chairs=
Plasticsheeting=
Tie wire=1 roll
Instructions:
Concreting Practical Assessment Requirements:
You and the members of your team will be required to,
 Flatten and screed an area selected by your trainer
 Erect formwork to the required heights
 Place plastic vapour barrier, lay and tie reinforcement to correct laps, chair up reinforcement to
correct cover and edge clearance requirements
 Place and finish concrete to correct requirements and specifications
Please note: Depending on the needs and location of the concrete slab, the finish may differ, ensure you
have identified what need your client has.

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Students with formworkmesh and concrete placed:
Finished concrete slab – Brushed Finish:
Time Allowed
4 hours
Assessment Conditions
Assessmentwill be alwaysconductedinsimulatedworkenvironmentCITBruce underteachersupervision.If at
any stage the assessordeemsthe assessmenttobe unsafe itwill be stopped. Accesstoall resources,manual and
standardsispermitted.All mobile phonesare tobe switchoff.

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Materials Provided by CIT
All materialsandtoolsrequiredtocompletethe taskwill be provided.
Materials You Need
Personal ProtectiveEquipment(PPE)andnail bag.
Attempts
You may have at least two (2) attempts for this assessment.
 If your first attempt is not successful, your teacher will discuss your results with you and will arrange
a second attempt.
 If your second attempt is not successful, you may be required to re-enrol in this unit.
Only one re-assessment attempt will be granted for each assessment item.
Please refer to the CIT Assessment Policy if you have any questions.

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Observation/Practical Checklist
You must successfully complete the following skills in the Observation/Practical checklist.
(Please Note: Students only need to complete grey boxes. Your teacher will provide you with feedback and advise whether your work is Satisfactory or Not
Yet Satisfactory).
Observation/Practical Checklist
During the task the following skills were demonstratedsatisfactorily:
Student Name:
Attempt 1
CIT Number:
Observation/Practical Checklist Items S* NYS*
Date
(Optional)
1. T1. Studentactivelyparticipated in a toolbox talk and agreed to its content
Studentcontributedtothe developmentof aJSA and itscontrol rating,withconsiderationto
environmental requirements ☐ ☐
2. StudentcorrectlyselectedandusedPPEforgiventasks ☐ ☐
3. Studentcarriedouttask inaccordance withthe JSA and organisational policiesandprocedures. ☐ ☐

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4. T2. Communicationand Teamwork
Studentusedwrittenandverbal communicationskillsduringthistopic,alsocompletedthe non-verbal
communicationdocument
☐ ☐
5. Studentworkedwithothersinateamto achieve giventasks ☐ ☐
6. T3. FollowingInstructionsand documentation
Studentwasable to interpretandapplyrelevantworkinstructionandcomplete all documentation
given.
☐ ☐
7. Studentwasable to readand interpretplans,site drawingsandspecifications
☐ ☐
8. The studentcompletedall the calculationsinthisdocumenttoorderall materials
☐ ☐
9. T4. Identifyingandselecting
Studentlistedandselectedthe correcttools,equipmentandmaterialsforthe giventasksbasedonthe
giveninstructions
☐ ☐
10. T5. Set-outlocation and installedformworkfor the concrete slab:
Prepare substrate forsettingoutandformwork ☐ ☐
11. Reviewed,interpreted,andbuiltthe formworkfromplans
☐ ☐
12. Installedthe vapourbarriercorrectly
☐ ☐

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13. T6. Place and tie reinforcement
Reinforcingissafelypositioned, installed, andlappedtospecifications
☐ ☐
14. Bar chairs and /or spacersare installedtospecifications
☐ ☐
15. Reinforcingischeckedtoensure compliance withminimumcoverandedge clearance requirements ☐ ☐
16. T7. Place concrete
Formedareais clearedof anydebrisandconcrete is safelyplacedinformworktospecifieddepth ☐ ☐
17. Concrete wastransportedandpositionedusingawheelbarrow ☐ ☐
18. Concrete wasplacedto correct depth ☐ ☐
19. Concrete isscreededtodatum level andfinishedinaccordance withspecifications ☐ ☐
20. Concrete surface wasfinishedtospecification ☐ ☐

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21. T8 Strip the formwork
Formworkwasremovedcarefullyandsafely ☐ ☐
22. De-nailedcorrectly ☐ ☐
23. Cleanedandstackreadyfor removal ☐ ☐
24. T9 Cleanup
Studentde-constructedthe taskina safe and methodical system ☐ ☐
25. All material wasdisposedof appropriately,reusingandrecyclingmaterialswhenapplicable ☐ ☐
26. Toolscleaned, checked, andstoredbackincorrect location ☐ ☐