008 Reinstatement of concrete slabs

This unit is designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to carry out the reinstatement of a concrete slab. The candidate will be able to prepare the sub-base to receive the concrete slab, to prepare the edges of the existing slab for concrete reinstatement, to lay mesh reinforcement, and to form the concrete slab, using the correct equipment. They will also be able to identify and dispose correctly and safely of surplus materials, and materials that cannot be re-used.

Learning Outcome 1 Prepare sub-base to receive concrete slab
Learning Outcome 2 Understand how to prepare sub-base to receive concrete slab
Learning Outcome 3 Prepare the edges of existing slab to receive concrete reinstatement
Learning Outcome 4 Understand how to prepare the edges of existing slab to receive concrete reinstatement
Learning Outcome 5 Lay mesh reinforcement
Learning Outcome 6 Understand how to lay mesh reinforcement
Learning Outcome 7 Form concrete slab
Learning Outcome 8 Understand how to form concrete slab
Learning Outcome 9 Dispose of surplus materials
Learning Outcome 10 Understand how to dispose of surplus materials
Learning Outcome 11 Follow safe working practices