NZQA registered unit standard / 18343 version 4
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Title / Demonstrate knowledge of joint types and positions for concrete construction
Level / 4 / Credits / 4
Purpose / People credited with this unit standard are able to identify joints in concrete structures, and describe the methods of forming construction joints.
Classification / Concrete Concrete Technology
Available grade / 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 3104:2003 Specification for concrete production, NZS 3101 Parts 1 and 2:1995 Concrete structures standard – The design of concrete structures, available from Standards New Zealand (

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Identify joints in concrete structures.

Evidence requirements

1.1Joints in concrete structures are identified in terms of the applications of each type of joint.

Outcome 2

Describe the methods of forming construction joints.

Evidence requirements

2.1Methods of forming construction joints are described in terms of locations and structure.

2.2Methods of sealing joints are described in terms of compressible joint fillers, water stops and joint sealing components.

Planned review date / 31 December 2013

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions

Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment
Registration / 1 / 23 May 2001 / N/A
Revision / 2 / 16 July 2004 / 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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