Assessor Resource

AHCWRK311
Conduct site inspections

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

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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Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

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 in line with client-stakeholder needs and local regulations

1.4 Determine climate and weather conditions from historical data

1.5 Seek formal approval is sought to visit site where required

1.6 Identify and record covenants

1.7 Check remote sensing systems for status

2. Prepare for a site visit

2.1 Identify and prepare requirements for inspection

2.2 Plan methods for recording inspection and confirm forms are available for use

2.3 Evaluate the scope of proposed work and prepare field notes to checklist specific concerns

2.4 Evaluate environmental conditions in preparation for likely site conditions

2.5 Consider traffic management requirements where required

3. Conduct site inspection

3.1 Carry out site orientation and verify ownership and site boundaries

3.2 Identify site hazards for a site inspection, assess risks and implement appropriate control measures

3.3 Identify, estimate and record site dimensions and gradients

3.4 Identify soil types from soil identification reference chart guidelines

3.5 Test soil samples in the field and record detailed notes for analysis of potential problems

3.6 Inspect relevant vegetation to determine the identity, health, condition and location

3.7 Investigate observable signs of fauna

3.8 Identify and record existing on-site services and adjacent site features

4. Document information

4.1 Prepare a base plan of the site

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

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:

identify a wide range of vegetation common to the region

recognise plant health problems and defects

perform hazard identification and risk control procedures

conduct soil field tests

estimate dimensions and gradients

report findings to the client or supervisor

use industry standard terminology.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

plan and map interpretation

soil pH, texture, structure and type

plant identification and plant physiology

measuring and estimating methods

current land use and environmental threats to site hazards associated with undertaking site inspections

protocols of accessing and visiting a site

relevant legislative and regulatory requirements including environmental protection legislation

local government regulations relating to the proximity of trees to buildings, services and roads

local tree protection and preservation regulations

relevant Codes of Practice.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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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. 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 in line with client-stakeholder needs and local regulations

1.4 Determine climate and weather conditions from historical data

1.5 Seek formal approval is sought to visit site where required

1.6 Identify and record covenants

1.7 Check remote sensing systems for status

2. Prepare for a site visit

2.1 Identify and prepare requirements for inspection

2.2 Plan methods for recording inspection and confirm forms are available for use

2.3 Evaluate the scope of proposed work and prepare field notes to checklist specific concerns

2.4 Evaluate environmental conditions in preparation for likely site conditions

2.5 Consider traffic management requirements where required

3. Conduct site inspection

3.1 Carry out site orientation and verify ownership and site boundaries

3.2 Identify site hazards for a site inspection, assess risks and implement appropriate control measures

3.3 Identify, estimate and record site dimensions and gradients

3.4 Identify soil types from soil identification reference chart guidelines

3.5 Test soil samples in the field and record detailed notes for analysis of potential problems

3.6 Inspect relevant vegetation to determine the identity, health, condition and location

3.7 Investigate observable signs of fauna

3.8 Identify and record existing on-site services and adjacent site features

4. Document information

4.1 Prepare a base plan of the site

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

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:

identify a wide range of vegetation common to the region

recognise plant health problems and defects

perform hazard identification and risk control procedures

conduct soil field tests

estimate dimensions and gradients

report findings to the client or supervisor

use industry standard terminology.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

plan and map interpretation

soil pH, texture, structure and type

plant identification and plant physiology

measuring and estimating methods

current land use and environmental threats to site hazards associated with undertaking site inspections

protocols of accessing and visiting a site

relevant legislative and regulatory requirements including environmental protection legislation

local government regulations relating to the proximity of trees to buildings, services and roads

local tree protection and preservation regulations

relevant Codes of Practice.

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
Obtain site location and relevant details 
Source site maps and plans where available and review 
Identify the scope of inspection in line with client-stakeholder needs and local regulations 
Determine climate and weather conditions from historical data 
Seek formal approval is sought to visit site where required 
Identify and record covenants 
Check remote sensing systems for status 
Identify and prepare requirements for inspection 
Plan methods for recording inspection and confirm forms are available for use 
Evaluate the scope of proposed work and prepare field notes to checklist specific concerns 
Evaluate environmental conditions in preparation for likely site conditions 
Consider traffic management requirements where required 
Carry out site orientation and verify ownership and site boundaries 
Identify site hazards for a site inspection, assess risks and implement appropriate control measures 
Identify, estimate and record site dimensions and gradients 
Identify soil types from soil identification reference chart guidelines 
Test soil samples in the field and record detailed notes for analysis of potential problems 
Inspect relevant vegetation to determine the identity, health, condition and location 
Investigate observable signs of fauna 
Identify and record existing on-site services and adjacent site features 
Prepare a base plan of the site 
Document site inspection information in an inspection or site inventory report or on the base plan if required 
Complete documents and forward to client or supervisor 

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