Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of installing, maintaining and repairing fencing and defines the standard required to: select the appropriate materials and tools; erect fence; install gates and components; assess the fencing site for environmental impacts of the fence; undertake repairs, record work activities and clean up the fencing site; remove and dispose of, or recycle waste. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to workers in rural organisations who operate under limited supervision with checking only related to overall progress within established enterprise routines and procedures. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for fencing work |
1.1. Appropriate tools and materials are selected in accordance with task requirements, manufacturer's guidelines and fence design. 1.2. Faulty or unsafe tools are identified and put aside for repair or replacement. 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor. 1.4. Transport of fencing materials, tools and equipment to worksite is arranged. |
2. Undertake fence installation |
2.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained according to procedures. 2.2. Posts and stays are installed and secured in accordance with industry practice. 2.3. Wire is strung and tensioned in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry practice. 2.4. Wire netting or other fencing materials are attached in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry practice. 2.5. Gates are positioned and attached and checked for correct operation. |
3. Maintain and repair fencing |
3.1. Faults or structural damage are identified and necessary repairs are carried out in accordance with industry practice and manufacturer's guidelines. 3.2. Dismantling operations are carried out recovering re-useable materials. 3.3. Further maintenance or repair works are identified and reported. 3.4. Used fencing material is packed for reuse or disposed of according to enterprise procedures. |
4. Complete fencing work |
4.1. Work area is cleared and tidied and all non re-useable materials are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. 4.2. Tools, personal protective equipment and re-useable materials are cleaned and stored. 4.3. Work activities are recorded in accordance with industry practice. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Fences may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Infrastructure |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |