Unit of competency Outline

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Read and interpret property maps and plans

Read and interpret property maps and plans

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER314
State Code
BAM49
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
120199 - General Education Programmes, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret property maps and plans, take information from maps and use maps in field situations.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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.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. Recognise maps and plans
  • 1.1 Define different types and uses of maps and plans
  • 1.2 Recognise features and characteristics of different maps and plans
  • 1.3 Identify scale
  • 1.4 Define and locate North
  • 1.5 Recognise mapping conventions and common symbols
2. Take off information from maps
  • 2.1 Determine distances and areas from maps and plans
  • 2.2 Identify topographic features from maps and plans
  • 2.3 Recognise site boundaries and site structures from maps and plans
3. Use maps in field situations
  • 3.1 Locate current position in the field using landmarks and key geographical features
  • 3.2 Recognise hazards and potential hazards in traversing from location to destination and interpret these from maps or plans, field observations and local knowledge
  • 3.3 Check accuracy of maps or plan content against site features
  • 3.4 Set out contour lines on site from maps or plans
  • 3.5 Locate keylines and key points on map and in the field
  • 3.6 Set out zones or property boundaries using grid system from maps or plans
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC41 AHCPER334 Read and interpret property maps and plans Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD1 AHC33816 Certificate III in Permaculture Qualification