EXECUTE BUILDING SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS

UNIT CODE: CON/OS/BUT /CR/02/5/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION:
This Unit describes the competencies required to execute substructure works. It involves
excavating, leveling and concreting foundation trenches, constructing foundation wall and
solid ground floor.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required level
outcomes which make up of performance for each of the elements
workplace functions (Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the range)
1. Excavate Foundation 1.1 Type of soil is determined according to standard soil testing
trenches procedures.
1.2 Depth of excavation is determined as per the structural
engineer’s specification.
1.3 Excavation method is determined according to soil type and
scope of the excavation.
1.4 Excavation plant, tools and equipment are identified and
assembled according to the works requirement.
1.5 Foundation trench is excavated as per the working
drawings.
1.6 Barriers are erected next to the excavation as per safety
measures
2. Level foundation 2.1 Levelling operation is carried out according to specification.
trenches 2.2 Planking and strutting is identified as per soil analysis
report.
2.3 Materials for planking and strutting are selected as per the
site conditions.
2.4 Planking and strutting is erected as per the site conditions.
2.5 Inspection is done regularly according to safety standards.
2.6 Dewatering is done depending on the site conditions.
3. Concrete foundation 3.1 Blinding is laid as per the engineer’s specification.
trenches 3.2 Reinforcement bars sizes are selected and laid as per the
structural drawing.
3.3 Spacer blocks are fixed as per the specifications.
3.4 Reinforcement is inspected to structural engineer’s approval.
3.5 Formwork is fixed, aligned, plumbness and tightness is
checked as per construction regulations.
3.6 Concrete mixing materials are selected as per
specifications.
3.7 Concrete mixing tools and equipment are selected as per the
work requirement.
3.8 Prepare the concrete as per the design requirements.
3.9 Concrete placing method is selected depending on
specifications and site conditions.
3.10 Concrete is laid and samples are picked for testing as per
construction regulations

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 3.11 Concrete is cured as per engineer’s specifications

4. Construct foundation 4.1 Foundation walls are laid as per the working drawing.
wall 4.2 Foundation wall is constructed as per the building
specifications.
4.3 Service pipes are fixed as per the specifications.
4.4 Foundation walls are cured per engineer’s specifications.
4.5 Backfilling material is selected and done as per construction
regulations.
5. Construct solid 5.1 Floor base is levelled and compacted according to building
ground floor code requirement.
5.2 Hard-core is laid and compacted as per the specification.
5.3 Blinding layer is laid and compacted as per specifications.
5.4 Service receptors are installed as per building regulations.
5.5 Ground floor anti-termite treatment is conducted depending
on site conditions.
5.6 Damp proofing material is laid as per building code
5.7 BRC is laid as per building code.
5.8 Spacer blocks are positioned as per specifications
5.9 Formwork to edges is erected as per building regulations and
specifications.
5.10 Concrete is placed and compacted as per the
specifications
5.11 Floor slab is cured as per the construction regulations
and edge formwork is struck off.

RANGE
This section provides work environment and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect performance.
Variable Range
1. Type of soil may include but not  Firm soil
limited to:  Dry loose soil
 Wet loose soil
 Hard soil
2. Excavation plant, tools and  excavator
equipment may include but not  Trencher
limited to:  Front end shovel
 Back actor
 Mattock

3. Foundation may include but not  Strip foundation

limited to:  Pad foundation
 stepped foundation
 Raft/ mat foundation
 Pile foundation

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 4. Planking and strutting may  Poling boards
include but not limited to:  Struts
 Walling board
 Wedge
5. Dewatering may include but not  Perimeter trench
limited to:  Well points
 Osmosis
 Freezing
6. Concrete mixing materials may  Binders
include but not limited to:  Fine aggregates
 coarse aggregates
 Additives and admixtures
7. Concrete mixing tools and  Spade
equipment may include but not  Wheel barrows
limited to:  Trowels
 Buckets
 Mixer
8. Concrete placing method may  Mechanical
include but not limited to:  Manual
9. Damp proofing material may  DPM
include but not limited to:  DPC
 Bituminous felt
 Asphalts
 Sheet metal
 Stone slate

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit of competency.
 Occupational Health and Safety
 Technical Drawing
 Building Drawing
 Mensuration
 Construction plants and equipment
 Construction materials
 General Building Construction
 Surveying/levelling
 Masonry
 Concrete technology
 Methods of setting out
 Types of foundations
 Concreting
 Bar bending and fixing

Required skills:

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  Communication skills
 Problem solving skills
 Digital literacy skills
 Analytical skills
 Numeracy skills
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required knowledge and skills range.
1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
competency
1.1 Determined type of soil according to standard soil testing
procedures.
1.2 Excavated foundation trench as per engineer’s specifications.
1.3 Erected safety barriers next to the excavation as per building
regulations
1.4 Erected planking and strutting as per site conditions.
1.5 Constructed and cured foundation walls as per standard
building procedures.
1.6 Constructed and cured solid ground floor as per standard
building procedures
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
implications 2.1 Access to relevant workplace where assessment can take
place.
2.2 Appropriately simulated environment where assessment
can take place.
2.3 Resources relevant to proposed activity or task.
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
assessment
3.1 Practical assignment
3.2 Written
3.3 Oral interview
3.4 Demonstrations
3.5 Observation

4. Context of Competency may be assessed:

assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 In a simulated workplace setting

5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry

information for sector and workplace job role is recommended.
assessment

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