NZQA registered unit standard
Title
18344 version 4
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Describe and design formwork for concrete construction
Level
Purpose
4 Credits 12
People credited with this unit standard are able to: interpret construction drawings; design formwork; and describe reinforced concrete production.
Classification
Available grade
Concrete > Concrete Technology
Achieved
Explanatory notes
Legislation and publications relevant to this unit standard include:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
NZS 3109:1997 Concrete construction ; NZS 3114:1987 Specification for concrete surface finishes , NZS 3610:1979 Specification for profiles of mouldings and joinery , available from
Standards New Zealand ( http://www.standards.co.nz
);
AS 3610-1995, Formwork for concrete, available from Standards Australia
( http://www.standards.org.au/Default.aspx
).
Outcome 1
Interpret construction drawings.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Elements of construction drawing are identified in terms of layout, projections, lines, dimensions and scales.
1.2 Construction drawings are interpreted in terms of form and size of the structure represented by the drawing.
Outcome 2
Design formwork.
Evidence requirements
2.1 Formwork and falsework are described in terms of their application and types of materials used.
2.2 Factors affecting pressures in formwork are identified in terms of their effects.
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Organisation
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NZQA registered unit standard 18344 version 4
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2.3 Arrangements of formwork for columns, suspended slabs, walls and beams are described in terms of sizes, spacing and disposition.
2.4 Requirements for pre-pouring and striking are identified in terms of columns, slabs, walls and beams.
2.5 The factors which affect the pressure and working loads of concrete on formwork are explained in terms of distribution and propped and vertical formwork.
2.6 The functions of formwork ironmongery and sheathing materials are described in terms of their effect on stripping.
2.7 Arrangements of formwork for structural members are designed in accordance with job brief.
2.8 Procedures for maintenance and repair of formwork are identified in terms of handling and storage.
2.9 Arrangement of formwork to kickers, box outs, stop ends and trowelling forms are designed according to their applications and the job brief.
2.10 Types of release agents are identified in terms of their effects on striking and concrete finish.
2.11 The use of permanent formwork is identified in terms of proprietary systems.
Outcome 3
Describe reinforced concrete production.
Evidence requirements
3.1 Concepts of tension, compression, shear and bending are described in terms of beams, slabs, and columns under load.
3.2 The reasons for the disposition of reinforcement in beams, slabs, cantilevers, columns and walls are identified in terms of controlling cracking.
Planned review date 31 December 2013
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020

NZQA registered unit standard 18344 version 4
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration
Revision
1
2
23 May 2001
16 July 2004
N/A
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
3 25 January 2008 N/A
Rollover and
Revision
4 17 November 2011 N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0048
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.
Please note
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020