Unit of competency Outline
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Install water features
Install water features
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC309A
AHCLSC309A
State Code
D6923
D6923
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/02/2012
Field of Education
040105 - Landscape Architecture
Original Release Date
15/02/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of installing water features and defines the standard required to: prepare site for water feature installation; construct/assemble, install and commission water feature/s.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare work
- 1.1. Plans and specifications are interpreted and clarified with the supervisor.
- 1.2. The quantity and quality of materials are checked to ensure they conform to design drawings and specifications.
- 1.3. Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability according to enterprise guidelines.
- 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
- 1.5. Environmental implications of constructing concrete structures are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Set out and prepare the site
- 2.1. Services are determined and located from site plans.
- 2.2. The exact location and depth of excavations is determined from design drawings and specifications, and marked out accordingly.
- 2.3. Site is excavated to the shape, depth and dimensions as marked out.
- 2.4. Drainage systems are constructed according to design drawings and specifications.
- 2.5. Bedding material is placed and compacted to the required finished levels.
- 2.6. Soil and waste material is sorted and stockpiled ready for removal, reuse or recycling.
3. Install water feature and accessories
- 3.1. A waterproof membrane, prefabricated shell or formed 'in situ' feature is installed according to design drawings, specifications and/or manufacturer's instructions.
- 3.2. All accessories to the feature are installed according to design drawings, specifications and/or manufacturer's instructions, and with due consideration to safety issues.
- 3.3. The feature is filled with water, tested for leaks and repaired accordingly.
- 3.4. Water is treated to remove or neutralise contaminants resulting from excavation and installation work.
4. Check quality of work and clean up site
- 4.1. Any mechanical features are checked and adjusted to ensure they operate according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 4.2. Quality of finished works is inspected to ensure the standard of the finished feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
- 4.3. Debris is cleaned from feature and site according to enterprise guidelines.
- 4.4. Soil and waste material is disposed of in an environmentally aware and sensitive manner.
- 4.5. All tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to enterprise guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Water feature may include:
waterfalls
ponds
waterways
fountains which may be prefabricated or formed 'in situ'.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Water feature may include:
waterfalls
ponds
waterways
fountains which may be prefabricated or formed 'in situ'.
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:
prepare site for water feature installation
construct/assemble, install and commission water feature/s.
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.
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:
prepare site for water feature installation
construct/assemble, install and commission water feature/s.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3331 | RTF3216A | Install water features | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL85 | AHCLSC309 | Install water features | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D473 | AHC30710 | Certificate III in Horticulture | Qualification |
| D476 | AHC31010 | Certificate III in Parks and Gardens | Qualification |