Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of planning, constructing and maintaining an electric fence in a rural enterprise and defines the standard required to: develop an electric fencing plan for the enterprise; calculate and measure fencing requirements and calculate costings off the fencing plan; construct an electric fence that meets specifications and the needs of the livestock enterprise; test and monitor the electric fence for earthing and current flow, resistance and leakage. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to farm workers and fencing contractors and is likely to be carried out under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines. It requires the application of skills and knowledge to identify and incorporate the topographical features of a property into an efficient and cost-effective fencing plan for construction. |
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. Determine electric fencing requirements |
1.1. Fencing requirements are assessed according to property maps, legislative requirements and enterprise objectives. 1.2. Equipment, materials and labour requirements are determined, and estimated costings are maintained within budgetary constrains. 1.3. Alternative electric fencing options are determined and compared to ensure cost-effectiveness. 1.4. Plan is prepared giving consideration to siting fences in relation to natural features and proposed uses. |
2. Prepare for construction |
2.1. Work plan is accessed and clarification sought where required. 2.2. Tools and fencing equipment are arranged, and safely and efficiently transported to the work site. 2.3. Labour requirements are arranged and confirmed according to enterprise requirements. 2.4. Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are risk assessed and minimised according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. |
3. Construct electric fence |
3.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements. 3.2. Electric fence is constructed according to work plan, OHS and enterprise requirements. 3.3. Gates are attached and appropriately positioned for correct operation and function according to work plan. 3.4. Energiser is installed according to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements. 3.5. All work is carried out safely according to OHS and enterprise requirements. |
4. Complete fencing operations |
4.1. Fencing is checked for correct installation and performance. 4.2. Electric fence faults are identified and rectified according to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements, and level of complexity. 4.3. Work site is cleared and tidied and all waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. 4.4. Tools and fencing equipment are transported safely from the work site and checked and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise requirements. 4.5. Relevant information is recorded and maintained according to enterprise requirements. |
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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Electric fencing may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Farm infrastructure |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |