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Implement a retaining wall project

Implement a retaining wall project

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC307
State Code
BAL89
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
040105 - Landscape Architecture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a retaining wall.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for retaining wall project
  • 1.1 Interpret plans and specifications
  • 1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the construction work
  • 1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • 1.4 Identify and ameliorate environmental impacts of the proposed works
  • 1.5 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.6 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability
  • 1.7 Organise delivery of materials to site according to workplace priorities
2. Mark out site for retaining wall
  • 2.1 Erect site bunting and place safety signage
  • 2.2 Locate services
  • 2.3 Mark out the position of the retaining wall
  • 2.4 Determine the location and depth of excavations from construction plans
  • 2.5 Establish profiles to conform to the designated tolerances
  • 2.6 Establish survey benchmarks
3. Construct retaining wall
  • 3.1 Assemble or install retaining wall components in accordance to plans and specifications
  • 3.2 Install appropriate drainage in accordance with plans and specifications
  • 3.3 Use tools and equipment safely and in accordance with enterprise safe operating procedures and work health and safety requirements
4. Check quality of work and clean-up site
  • 4.1 Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the required standard has been achieved
  • 4.2 Clean paved surfaces and dispose of all debris in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner
  • 4.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6921 AHCLSC307A Implement a retaining wall project Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU40 AHCLSC319 Implement a retaining wall project Unit of competency