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Survey and establish site levels

Survey and establish site levels

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC501
State Code
BAM40
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake site surveys and map levels and issues of levels in gardens.This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake the site survey
  • 1.1 Determine survey items from the existing plan or client brief
  • 1.2 Measure survey items and relevant landscape features
  • 1.3 Take measurements and reduce with reference to the design
  • 1.4 Check and record measurements
2. Read maps and plans
  • 2.1 Take current magnetic declinations and magnetic bearings
  • 2.2 Determine differences between true and magnetic north and place north points on plans
  • 2.3 Transfer magnetic bearings to true north points on plans
3. Record site details
  • 3.1 Record orientation and levels on site plan
  • 3.2 Produce scale plan for a garden design
  • 3.3 Present plan of site to the client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6926 AHCLSC501A Survey and establish site levels Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU87 AHCLSC504 Survey and establish site levels Unit of competency