Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Install water features
Install water features
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC320
AHCLSC320
State Code
ODU91
ODU91
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040105 - Landscape Architecture
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install water features, including preparing for work, setting out and preparing site, installing water feature and accessories, checking and cleaning up site. Water features may include waterfalls, ponds, waterways and fountains. They may be prefabricated as supplied by irrigation suppliers and garden centres or formed on site.The unit applies to individuals who install water features under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare work
- 1.1 Interpret site plans and specifications
- 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
- 1.3 Check quantity and quality of materials
- 1.4 Select tools and equipment required for installation work and check for serviceability
- 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
- 1.6 Identify environmental implications of constructing water features
2. Set out and prepare the site
- 2.1 Determine, locate and mark out services from site plan
- 2.2 Determine exact location and depth of excavations and mark out accordingly
- 2.3 Excavate site to shape, depth and dimensions as marked out
- 2.4 Construct drainage systems as specified
- 2.5 Place and compact bedding material to required finished levels
- 2.6 Sort and stockpile soil and waste material ready for removal, reuse or recycling
3. Install water feature and accessories
- 3.1 Install waterproof membrane, prefabricated shell or formed 'in situ' feature as specified
- 3.2 Install all accessories to feature as specified with consideration to safety issues
- 3.3 Fill feature with water, test for leaks and repair accordingly
- 3.4 Treat water to remove or neutralise contaminants resulting from excavation and installation work
4. Check quality of work and clean-up site
- 4.1 Check any mechanical features and adjust to ensure correct operation
- 4.2 Inspect quality of finished works to ensure required standard has been achieved
- 4.3 Clean debris from structure and site
- 4.4 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from site
- 4.5 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
- 4.6 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL85 | AHCLSC309 | Install water features | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHN2 | AHC30921 | Certificate III in Landscape Construction | Qualification |