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Carry out basic electric fencing operations

Carry out basic electric fencing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCINF201A
State Code
D6861
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/10/2013
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
22/10/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of installing and maintaining electric fences in a rural enterprise and defines the standard required to: select the correct tools and equipment; apply appropriate methods to install and maintain electric fences; erect fences to contour; safely install components without damage; dismantle and transport fences.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for fencing operations
  • 1.1. Tools and materials appropriate to meet job requirements are selected and checked against the work plan.
  • 1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of tools are carried out and adjustments made according to manufacturers specifications.
  • 1.3. Faulty or unsafe tools are identified and segregated for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements.
  • 1.4. Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are risk assessed and minimised according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
2. Carry out fencing operations
  • 2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and workplace procedures.
  • 2.2. Dismantling operations are carried out, as required, with a focus on minimising unnecessary damage and recovering all re-useable materials.
  • 2.3. Repair requirements are identified and carried out according to work plan procedures.
  • 2.4. Sundry electric fences are erected to contour according to work plan and OHS requirements.
  • 2.5. Electric fence components are installed neatly according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 2.6. All work is carried out safely according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
3. Complete fencing operation
  • 3.1. Post holes are firmly filled to remove potential hazards and minimise environmental impact.
  • 3.2. Work site is cleared and tidied and all non-reusable materials are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • 3.3. Tools and re-usable materials are transported safely from the work site and stored according to enterprise and manufacturers recommendations.
  • 3.4. Further identified work or repair requirements are reported according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Electric fences:
any electric fencing system components such as:
portable live posts
insulators
energiser and wire.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment

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:
select the correct tools and equipment
apply appropriate methods to install and maintain electric fences
erect fences to contour
safely install components without damage
dismantle and transport fences.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3417 RTE2201A Carry out basic electric fencing operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR46 AHCINF201 Carry out basic electric fencing operations Unit of competency