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Implement a retaining wall project

Implement a retaining wall project

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC319
State Code
ODU40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040105 - Landscape Architecture
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a retaining wall, including preparing for work, marking out and constructing retaining wall, and checking and cleaning up site.The unit applies to individuals who implement a retaining wall project under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for retaining wall project
  • 1.1 Interpret plans and specifications
  • 1.2 Check if council permits or permissions are required
  • 1.3 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.4 Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to scope of construction work
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment required to implement a retaining wall project and check for safe operation
  • 1.6 Identify environmental impacts of proposed works and implement appropriate controls if required
  • 1.7 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to task
  • 1.8 Organise delivery of materials to site according to workplace priorities
2. Set out and prepare the site
  • 2.1 Erect site bunting and place safety signage
  • 2.2 Determine, locate and mark out services from site plan
  • 2.3 Mark out position of the retaining wall
  • 2.4 Establish survey benchmarks
  • 2.5 Determine location and depth of excavations from construction plans
  • 2.6 Establish profiles to conform to designated tolerances
3. Construct retaining wall
  • 3.1 Check relevant tool and equipment specifications to ensure they are used safely
  • 3.2 Assemble or install retaining wall components according to plans and specifications
  • 3.3 Install appropriate drainage in accordance with plans and specifications
4. Check quality of work and clean-up site
  • 4.1 Inspect quality of finished works to ensure standard of finished retaining wall is in accordance with design drawings and specifications
  • 4.2 Clean up site, removed unused material and dispose of or recycle waste material from site
  • 4.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • 4.4 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL89 AHCLSC307 Implement a retaining wall project Unit of competency