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Plan and construct conventional fencing

Plan and construct conventional fencing

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCINF303A
State Code
D6818
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
04/08/2014
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the functions required to plan and construct conventional fencing and defines the standard required to: site the fence line according to property or land management plan; estimate, cost and source fencing materials and arrange delivery; carry out fencing operations safely and efficiently; construct a fence that meets specifications in plan or contract and is within tolerances for materials; minimise environmental impacts and dispose of waste appropriately.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine fencing requirements
  • 1.1. Fencing requirements are assessed and clarified according to enterprise objectives.
  • 1.2. Equipment, materials and labour requirements are determined, and estimated costings are maintained within budgetary constrains.
  • 1.3. Plan is prepared giving consideration to siting fences in relation to natural features and proposed uses.
  • 1.4. Legal requirements associated with fencing construction are identified.
2. Prepare for construction
  • 2.1. Proposed fencing is checked and verified against property maps and work plan.
  • 2.2. Services, structures and features, which may impact on the fencing work, are identified and incorporated into the fencing plan.
  • 2.3. Tools and fencing equipment (including safety equipment), are arranged and safely and efficiently transported to the work site.
  • 2.4. Labour requirements are arranged and confirmed according to enterprise requirements.
  • 2.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented.
3. Construct conventional fence
  • 3.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Fence lines are marked out and checked against work plan and property maps.
  • 3.3. Fence is constructed according to work plan and fence design.
  • 3.4. Gates are attached and appropriately positioned for correct operation and function according to work plan.
  • 3.5. All work is carried out safely according to enterprise requirements.
4. Complete fencing operations
  • 4.1. Work site is cleared and tidied and all waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • 4.2. Tools and fencing equipment are transported safely from the work site and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise requirements.
  • 4.3. Tools and equipment faults or malfunctions are reported for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements.
  • 4.4. Relevant information is recorded and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Fencing construction may include:
conventional fencing constructed with post and wire/wire netting under tension.
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:
site the fence line according to property or land management plan
estimate, cost and source fencing materials and arrange delivery
carry out fencing operations safely and efficiently
construct a fence that meets specifications in plan or contract and is within tolerances for materials
minimise environmental impacts and dispose of waste appropriately.
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
S2746 RTC3209A Plan and construct conventional fencing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO88 AHCINF303 Plan and construct conventional fencing Unit of competency