Unit of competency
Modification History
Release Number |
TP Version |
Comments |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and construct conventional fencing.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Infrastructure (INF)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine fencing requirements |
1.1 Determine fencing requirements 1.2 Prepare fencing plan giving consideration to siting fences in relation to natural features and proposed uses |
2. Prepare for construction |
2.1 Check proposed fencing against property maps and work plan 2.2 Identify services, structures and features which may impact on the fencing work and incorporate into the fencing plan 2.3 Organise and transport tools and equipment to the work site 2.4 Confirm and arrange labour requirements if required 2.5 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls |
3. Construct conventional fence |
3.1 Select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment 3.2 Mark out and check fence lines against work plan and property maps 3.3 Construct fence according to work plan and fence design 3.4 Attach and position gates for correct operation and function |
4. Complete fencing operations |
4.1 Clear and tidy work site and dispose of all waste in an environmentally responsible manner 4.2 Transport tools and fencing equipment from the work site and store according to workplace procedures 4.3 Report tools and equipment faults or malfunctions 4.4 Record and maintain relevant information |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCINF303A Plan and construct conventional fencing.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72