Unit of competency Outline

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Conduct site inspections

Conduct site inspections

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK322
State Code
OFB64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a site inspection, including verification of the location, ownership, orientation and boundaries of a site.The unit applies to individuals who conduct site inspections under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect information
  • 1.1 Obtain site location and relevant details
  • 1.2 Source site maps and plans where available, and review
  • 1.3 Identify the scope of inspection according to client or stakeholder needs and relevant regulations and legislation
  • 1.4 Seek formal approval to visit site where required
  • 1.5 Identify and record covenants
  • 1.6 Check for remote systems and their status
2. Prepare for a site visit
  • 2.1 Identify and prepare tools and equipment required for inspection
  • 2.2 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 2.3 Plan methods for recording inspection, and confirm forms are available for use
  • 2.4 Evaluate the scope of proposed work, and prepare field notes to check specific concerns
  • 2.5 Evaluate environmental conditions in preparation for likely site conditions
  • 2.6 Consider traffic management requirements
3. Conduct site inspection
  • 3.1 Carry out site orientation and verify ownership and site boundaries
  • 3.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 3.3 Identify and record site features and conditions
  • 3.4 Identify and record site-specific concerns
  • 3.5 Identify and record existing on-site services and adjacent site features
4. Document information
  • 4.1 Prepare and document site inspection information
  • 4.2 Document site inspection information in an inspection or site inventory report, or on the base plan if required
  • 4.3 Complete documents and forward to client or supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM72 AHCWRK311 Conduct site inspections Unit of competency