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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for fencing operations
   • Confirm work instructions with supervisor
   • Identify hazards and report to supervisor
   • Select tools and equipment appropriate to meet job requirements
   • Carry out routine pre-operational checks of tools
   • Identify faulty or unsafe tools and segregate for repair or replacement
   • Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment
2. Carry out fencing operations
   • Dismantle old fencing and recover re-useable materials
   • Identify and carry out repair requirements
   • Calculate fencing wire requirements
   • Erect electric fences to contour
   • Install electric fence components
3. Complete fencing operation
   • Fill post holes to remove potential hazards and minimise environmental impact
   • Clear and tidy work site and dispose of all non-reusable materials in an environmentally responsible manner
   • Transport and store tools and re-usable materials
   • Report on further work or repair requirements

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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 hazards and report to supervisor

read and interpret work plans

calculate and measure fencing wire requirements

erect electric fencing and install electric fencing components

minimise environmental impact

complete work efficiently within timeframes

communicate with work team and supervisor

dismantle old fencing as required

clean up after fencing

dismantle and transport portable electric fences

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

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

the difference between portable and mains power

relevant legislative requirements associated with electric fencing

enterprise work health and safety policies

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