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AHCINF201A
Carry out basic electric fencing operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to working under routine supervision within established routines, methods and farm procedures.

This unit covers the process of installing and maintaining electric fences in a rural enterprise and defines the standard required to: select the correct tools and equipment; apply appropriate methods to install and maintain electric fences; erect fences to contour; safely install components without damage; dismantle and transport fences.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

select the correct tools and equipment

apply appropriate methods to install and maintain electric fences

erect fences to contour

safely install components without damage

dismantle and transport fences.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work practices

minimise environmental impact

interpret and apply task instruction

complete work efficiently within timeframes

maintain physical fitness

read and interpret work plans

communicate with work team and supervisor

calculate and measure fencing wire requirements

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

uses and structures of a range of electric fence types

uses and types of standard fencing tools and materials

common electric fencing hazards and safety precautions

dangers posed by electricity to personnel and livestock

difference between portable and mains power

OHS legislative requirements

relevant codes of practice with regard to protection of the environment.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Electric fences:

any electric fencing system components such as:

portable live posts

insulators

energiser and wire.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Tools and materials appropriate to meet job requirements are selected and checked against the work plan. 
Routine pre-operational checks of tools are carried out and adjustments made according to manufacturers specifications. 
Faulty or unsafe tools are identified and segregated for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements. 
Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are risk assessed and minimised according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements. 
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and workplace procedures. 
Dismantling operations are carried out, as required, with a focus on minimising unnecessary damage and recovering all re-useable materials. 
Repair requirements are identified and carried out according to work plan procedures. 
Sundry electric fences are erected to contour according to work plan and OHS requirements. 
Electric fence components are installed neatly according to manufacturer's specifications. 
All work is carried out safely according to OHS and enterprise requirements. 
Post holes are firmly filled to remove potential hazards and minimise environmental impact. 
Work site is cleared and tidied and all non-reusable materials are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. 
Tools and re-usable materials are transported safely from the work site and stored according to enterprise and manufacturers recommendations. 
Further identified work or repair requirements are reported according to enterprise requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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