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Set out site for construction works

Set out site for construction works

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC301
State Code
BAO12
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
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set out a site for construction works in accordance with site plans and specifications. This may be done in advance of proposed works or in conjunction with construction works already being carried out. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for 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. Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Interpret plans and specifications
  • 1.2 Compare site plan and specifications with other available plans
  • 1.3 Select tools and equipment required for setting out construction works and check for serviceability
  • 1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • 1.5 Consider environmental impact of proposed construction works in interpreting site plans
2. Locate and mark out position of construction works
  • 2.1 Locate existing site features from the site plan
  • 2.2 Locate position of proposed construction works
  • 2.3 Using the correct scale transfer scale measurements of lines, shapes, angles and dimensions from the site plan to site
  • 2.4 Mark out the shape of proposed construction works on site
3. Establish datum point and survey benchmarks on site
  • 3.1 Establish datum point to ensure all existing and proposed construction works can be linked by survey equipment
  • 3.2 Select and establish survey benchmarks on positions or structures on site according to site plans or specifications
4. Take and verify site levels
  • 4.1 Set up levelling equipment and check for accuracy of readings
  • 4.2 Adjust instruments which are out of specification
  • 4.3 Take levels and verify and record in accordance with established datum point and survey benchmarks
  • 4.4 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6915 AHCLSC301A Set out site for construction works Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODV17 AHCLSC311 Set out site for construction works Unit of competency