Practical Assessment 1 - Reinforcement

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CRICOS No. 00001K | RTO Code 0101 Date updated: 13/09/2022
Observation/Practical Assessment
Student Name: CIT Number:
Name of Subject:
Place and Fix Reinforcement Material
NAT ID:
CPCCSF2004
CRN:
Assessment Name
Practical 1
Place & Fix Trench Mesh into simulated Formwork
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:
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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
You are required to complete the following tasks:
Using the specification and job requirements below, correctly set up formwork according to the given
plan.
Prior to completing this practical you will be required to complete the JSA and Toolbox Talk and
follow the outcomes throughout the entire assessment.
You will be required to complete the following:
 Read and interpret the plans and specifications.
 Select, measure, cut and bend specified reinforcement materials.
 Make footing cages prior to placing.
 Install footing cages with correct laps, splices, and cover to the footings.
 Install trench mesh supports, bends, cogs, and hooks where specified.
 Tie in place ready for concrete.
 Check finished reinforcement complies to the plans and specifications & NCC minimum
requirements
 Clean up after practical and dispose of, reuse, or recycle materials as required.
 Check equipment and report any faults, clean equipment, and store equipment correctly
after use.
Photographs Required for upload into Ready Skills
Note: - you must also be visible in these photos.
1. Photo of completed footing cages before placement
2. Photo of footing cages placed and fixed.
3. Photos of footing cages including fitments as a completed activity.

Specifications
Concrete footing 300 mm Wide x 400 mm Deep
Trench mesh L11/3TM(these are 6m lengths)
External corner lap is to be Full width lap as per NCC requirements
Internalcorner Lap is to be Full width lap as per NCC requirements
Lap or Splice (longitudinal join) 500 mm as per NCC requirements
Spacers 900mm centres
Trench Mesh supports 800mm centres
Cover to trench mesh 50 mm top
50mm btm
50 mm max to sides
90-degreeexternal corners N12 600x600 bends
Concrete 20 MPA

Time Allowed
2 hours
Assessment Conditions
 This is a group assessment.
 This assessment will be completed during normal class time.
 You must participate in SWMS and Toolbox talk discussion prior to beginning this assessment.
 All PPE must be correctly worn throughout the entire assessment.
 If you are found to be unsafe at any time your assessment will be stopped and this will be
counted as your first attempt
Materials Provided by CIT
Assessment paper, all tools, equipment, and materials will be made available for each student.
Materials You Need
Full PPE, and a devise to access eLearn
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.
Please refer to the CIT Assessment Policy if you have any questions.

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).
Student Name: CIT Number:
During the task the following skills were demonstrated
satisfactorily:
Attempt 1 Attempt 2
Date
(Optional)
Date
(Optional)
Observation/Practical Checklist Items S* NYS* S* NYS*
T1, Cut and bend Fitments, cogs and cranks.
1. The student successfully completed “Cut / bend
fitments, cogs and crank” activity using: -
 Deformed Bar
 Plain Rods
 Mesh Sheets
 Bolt Cutters/mesh guillotines
 Measuring tapes
 Reinforcement Bender
 Battery operated cold cut saw
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
T2, Plan and Prepare
2. The student Completed a JSA.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
3. The student participated in a toolbox talk.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
4. The student identified the correct, safe, and
suitable tools for use. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
5. The student identified, selected, and prepared the
correct material ready for use from CIT existing
stock base.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
T3. Prepare for Reinforcement Placement
6. The student prepared the simulated formwork,
barricaded work area, and installed appropriate
signage, checked formwork and chose the correct
PPE.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

7. The student chose the reinforcement and tied the
footing cages according to plans, specifications and
NCC requirements using: -
 Ligatures
 Spacers/spreader assemblies
 Mesh sheet of deformed bar
 Wire ties
 Wire nippers
 Tie wire reels
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
8. The student chose the correct fitments cogs and
cranks (reinforcement materials) from CIT stock
using: -
Deformed bar
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
9. The student cut, tied stiffened and located bar
chairs and spacers to the plans and specifications
using: -
 Spacers /spreader assemblies
 Wire ties
 tie wire reels
 wire nippers
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
T4, Place and Fix reinforcement
10. The student placed fitted services, located mesh,
The student cut, tied stiffened and located bar
chairs and spacers to the plans and specifications
using: -
 Wire ties
 tie wire reels
 wire nippers’ reinforcement bars, chairs and
spacers to the plans and specifications and NCC
requirements.
 Bar chairs
 Mesh sheets of deformed bar
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
11. The student secured reinforcement and associated
fitments to comply with correct cover, plans
specifications and NCC requirements and also used
appropriate safety measures using:-
 Measuring tapes
 Wire ties
 Tie wire reels
 Wire nippers
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

12. Student checked location and positioning of
finished reinforcement for accuracy, correct
covers, laps and depths in accordance to plans,
specifications and NCC minimum requirements.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
T5. Clean UP after placing and fitting Reinforcement
materials.
13. Dismantle reinforcement and store reusable
material, recycled reinforcement offcuts, in
accordance with rules and regulations
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
14. Clean check maintains and store used equipment
correctly.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
*S –Satisfactory, NYS – Not Yet Satisfactory

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