Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a site inspection, including verification of the location, ownership, orientation and boundaries of a site.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They 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
Work (WRK)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Collect information |
1.1 Obtain site location and relevant details 1.2 Source site maps and plans where available and review 1.3 Identify the scope of inspection in line with client-stakeholder needs and local regulations 1.4 Determine climate and weather conditions from historical data 1.5 Seek formal approval is sought to visit site where required 1.6 Identify and record covenants 1.7 Check remote sensing systems for status |
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2. Prepare for a site visit |
2.1 Identify and prepare requirements for inspection 2.2 Plan methods for recording inspection and confirm forms are available for use 2.3 Evaluate the scope of proposed work and prepare field notes to checklist specific concerns 2.4 Evaluate environmental conditions in preparation for likely site conditions 2.5 Consider traffic management requirements where required |
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3. Conduct site inspection |
3.1 Carry out site orientation and verify ownership and site boundaries 3.2 Identify site hazards for a site inspection, assess risks and implement appropriate control measures 3.3 Identify, estimate and record site dimensions and gradients 3.4 Identify soil types from soil identification reference chart guidelines 3.5 Test soil samples in the field and record detailed notes for analysis of potential problems 3.6 Inspect relevant vegetation to determine the identity, health, condition and location 3.7 Investigate observable signs of fauna 3.8 Identify and record existing on-site services and adjacent site features |
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4. Document information |
4.1 Prepare a base plan of the site 4.2 Document site inspection information in an inspection or site inventory report or on the base plan if required 4.3 Complete documents and forward to client or supervisor |
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 AHCWRK311A Conduct site inspections.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
