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Set out site for construction works

Set out site for construction works

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC301A
State Code
D6915
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
05/12/2011
Field of Education
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of setting out a site for construction works in accordance with site plans and specifications and defines the standard required to: interpret site plans and specifications; locate and mark out position of construction works; establish datum point and survey benchmarks on site; and take and verify site levels.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret site plans and specifications
  • 1.1. The various components of the site plan and specifications are identified.
  • 1.2. Site plan and specifications are compared with other available plans to ensure accuracy of information.
  • 1.3. Equipment required for the setting out of construction works is determined from the site plan and specifications.
  • 1.4. Environmental impact of proposed construction works is considered in the interpretation of site plans.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with the setting out of construction works are assessed for potential risks, and controls implemented accordingly.
2. Locate and mark out position of construction works
  • 2.1. Existing site features are located from the site plan.
  • 2.2. Position of proposed construction works is located from the site plan.
  • 2.3. Scale measurements of lines, shapes, angles and dimensions are transferred from the site plan to site.
  • 2.4. The shape of proposed construction works is marked out on site according to the site plan and specifications.
3. Establish datum point and survey benchmarks on site
  • 3.1. Datum point is established to ensure all existing and proposed construction works can be linked by survey equipment.
  • 3.2. Survey benchmarks are selected and established on positions/structures on site according to site plan and specifications.
4. Take and verify site levels
  • 4.1. Levelling equipment is set up and checked for accuracy of readings.
  • 4.2. Instruments, which are out of specification, are adjusted accordingly.
  • 4.3. Levels are taken, verified and recorded in accordance with established datum point and survey benchmarks.
  • 4.4. Levelling equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer instructions.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Set out may include:
the range of site plans and specifications, measuring and surveying equipment.
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:
interpret site plans and specifications
locate and mark out position of construction works
establish datum point and survey benchmarks on site
take and verify site levels.
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
S3368 RTF3217A Set out site for construction works Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO12 AHCLSC301 Set out site for construction works Unit of competency