This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct and dismantle fences and gates in civil construction, including constructing gates, fencing and signage and carrying out dismantling procedures and housekeeping procedures.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• construct and dismantle fences and gates on at least two occasions, including:
• enclosing areas of 100m2 or more and at least one gate for each of the following:
• at least one temporary or security fence
• at least one fixed fence.
During the above, the candidate must:
• locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
• identify, report and record hazards and risks
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to construct and dismantle fences and gates, including:
• selecting and using required tools and equipment
• using fencing construction systems
• using anchoring systems
• work with others to construct and dismantle fences and gates that meets required outcomes, including:
• communicating with others to receive and clarify job requirements and plans
• using communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others, including signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
• complying with reporting requirements and procedures.
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):