Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 6:23 AM AWST
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Survey and establish site levels
Survey and establish site levels
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC501A
AHCLSC501A
State Code
D6926
D6926
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2012
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
14/02/2012
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers surveying and establishing site levels and defines the standard required to: determine the survey items from a client brief; record the levels of survey items and site features; orient the landscape site; map the levels on a scale plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake the site survey
- 1.1. Survey items are determined from the existing plan or client brief.
- 1.2. Survey items and relevant landscape features are measured.
- 1.3. Measurements are taken and reduced with reference to the design.
- 1.4. Measurements are checked and recorded according to industry practice and documented procedures.
2. Read maps and plans
- 2.1. Current magnetic declinations and magnetic bearings are taken.
- 2.2. Differences between true and magnetic north and place north points on plans are determined.
- 2.3. Magnetic bearings to true north points are transferred on plans.
3. Record site details
- 3.1. Orientation and levels are recorded on a site plan.
- 3.2. Scale plan is produced for a garden design.
- 3.3. Plan of site is presented to the client.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Survey equipment may include:
GPS instruments
automatic levels
laser levels
Staffs
Magnetic compass
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Survey equipment may include:
GPS instruments
automatic levels
laser levels
Staffs
Magnetic compass
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:
determine the survey items from a client brief
record the levels of survey items and site features
orient the landscape site
map the levels on a scale plan.
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:
determine the survey items from a client brief
record the levels of survey items and site features
orient the landscape site
map the levels on a scale plan.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM40 | AHCLSC501 | Survey and establish site levels | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D516 | AHC50410 | Diploma of Horticulture | Qualification |
| D518 | AHC50610 | Diploma of Landscape Design | Qualification |
| D519 | AHC50710 | Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management | Qualification |