Assessor Resource

AHCLSC309
Install water features

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install water features. Water features may include waterfalls, ponds, waterways and fountains. They may be prefabricated as supplied by irrigation suppliers and garden centres or formed 'in situ'.

This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Interpret plans and specifications

1.2 Check the quantity and quality of materials

1.3 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability

1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.5 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.6 Identify the environmental implications of constructing water features

2. Set out and prepare the site

2.1 Locate services as specified

2.2 Determine the exact location and depth of excavations and mark out accordingly

2.3 Excavate site to the shape, depth and dimensions as marked out

2.4 Construct drainage systems as specified

2.5 Place and compact bedding material to the 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 the waterproof membrane, prefabricated shell or formed 'in situ' feature as specified

3.2 Install all accessories to the feature as specified with consideration to safety issues

3.3 Fill the 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 Clean debris from structure and site

4.3 Dispose of soil and waste material in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

4.4 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.5 Inspect quality of finished works to ensure standard of the finished works is in accordance with drawings and specifications

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

determine project requirements from plans

use surveying instruments

Set out and prepare a water feature site

measure and calculate area, depth and volume

use tools and equipment to construct a water feature

clean up the site

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of water feature installation

pipe sizes, types and applications

pumping systems and accessories associated with water features

set-out techniques

water treatment methods

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Interpret plans and specifications

1.2 Check the quantity and quality of materials

1.3 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability

1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.5 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.6 Identify the environmental implications of constructing water features

2. Set out and prepare the site

2.1 Locate services as specified

2.2 Determine the exact location and depth of excavations and mark out accordingly

2.3 Excavate site to the shape, depth and dimensions as marked out

2.4 Construct drainage systems as specified

2.5 Place and compact bedding material to the 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 the waterproof membrane, prefabricated shell or formed 'in situ' feature as specified

3.2 Install all accessories to the feature as specified with consideration to safety issues

3.3 Fill the 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 Clean debris from structure and site

4.3 Dispose of soil and waste material in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

4.4 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.5 Inspect quality of finished works to ensure standard of the finished works is in accordance with drawings and specifications

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

determine project requirements from plans

use surveying instruments

Set out and prepare a water feature site

measure and calculate area, depth and volume

use tools and equipment to construct a water feature

clean up the site

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of water feature installation

pipe sizes, types and applications

pumping systems and accessories associated with water features

set-out techniques

water treatment methods

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Interpret plans and specifications 
Check the quantity and quality of materials 
Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Identify the environmental implications of constructing water features 
Locate services as specified 
Determine the exact location and depth of excavations and mark out accordingly 
Excavate site to the shape, depth and dimensions as marked out 
Construct drainage systems as specified 
Place and compact bedding material to the required finished levels 
Sort and stockpile soil and waste material ready for removal, reuse or recycling 
Install the waterproof membrane, prefabricated shell or formed 'in situ' feature as specified 
Install all accessories to the feature as specified with consideration to safety issues 
Fill the feature with water, test for leaks and repair accordingly 
Treat water to remove or neutralise contaminants resulting from excavation and installation work 
Check any mechanical features and adjust to ensure correct operation 
Clean debris from structure and site 
Dispose of soil and waste material in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 
Inspect quality of finished works to ensure standard of the finished works is in accordance with drawings and specifications 

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