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Survey and establish site levels

Survey and establish site levels

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC504
State Code
ODU87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake site surveys, map levels and issues of levels in gardens, and record site details.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to surveying and establishing site levels, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake site survey
  • 1.1 Test survey equipment calibration and maintain survey equipment
  • 1.2 Determine survey items from existing plan or client brief and prepare sketch plan
  • 1.3 Survey items and relevant landscape features and take heights
  • 1.4 Record and check measurements
2. Record site details
  • 2.1 Draw plan to scale
  • 2.2 Orientate north point
  • 2.3 Reduce levels and record on plan
  • 2.4 Analyse and record issues of levels on site plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM40 AHCLSC501 Survey and establish site levels Unit of competency