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Install, maintain and repair fencing

Install, maintain and repair fencing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCINF202A
State Code
D6862
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of installing, maintaining and repairing fencing and defines the standard required to: select the appropriate materials and tools; erect fence; install gates and components; assess the fencing site for environmental impacts of the fence; undertake repairs, record work activities and clean up the fencing site; remove and dispose of, or recycle waste.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for fencing work
  • 1.1. Appropriate tools and materials are selected in accordance with task requirements, manufacturer's guidelines and fence design.
  • 1.2. Faulty or unsafe tools are identified and put aside for repair or replacement.
  • 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.4. Transport of fencing materials, tools and equipment to worksite is arranged.
2. Undertake fence installation
  • 2.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained according to procedures.
  • 2.2. Posts and stays are installed and secured in accordance with industry practice.
  • 2.3. Wire is strung and tensioned in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry practice.
  • 2.4. Wire netting or other fencing materials are attached in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry practice.
  • 2.5. Gates are positioned and attached and checked for correct operation.
3. Maintain and repair fencing
  • 3.1. Faults or structural damage are identified and necessary repairs are carried out in accordance with industry practice and manufacturer's guidelines.
  • 3.2. Dismantling operations are carried out recovering re-useable materials.
  • 3.3. Further maintenance or repair works are identified and reported.
  • 3.4. Used fencing material is packed for reuse or disposed of according to enterprise procedures.
4. Complete fencing work
  • 4.1. Work area is cleared and tidied and all non re-useable materials are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • 4.2. Tools, personal protective equipment and re-useable materials are cleaned and stored.
  • 4.3. Work activities are recorded in accordance with industry practice.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Fences may include:
post and wire
wire netting.
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 appropriate materials and tools
erect fence, install gates and components
assess the fencing site for environmental impacts of the fence
undertake repairs
record work activities
clean up the fencing site and remove and dispose of, or recycle, waste.
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
S2728 RTC2209A Install, maintain and repair fencing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL59 AHCINF202 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing Unit of competency