Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine electric fencing requirements
- Fencing requirements are assessed according to property maps, legislative requirements and enterprise objectives.
- Equipment, materials and labour requirements are determined, and estimated costings are maintained within budgetary constrains.
- Alternative electric fencing options are determined and compared to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Plan is prepared giving consideration to siting fences in relation to natural features and proposed uses.
- Prepare for construction
- Work plan is accessed and clarification sought where required.
- Tools and fencing equipment are arranged, and safely and efficiently transported to the work site.
- Labour requirements are arranged and confirmed according to enterprise requirements.
- Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are risk assessed and minimised according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Construct electric fence
- Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- Electric fence is constructed according to work plan, OHS and enterprise requirements.
- Gates are attached and appropriately positioned for correct operation and function according to work plan.
- Energiser is installed according to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements.
- All work is carried out safely according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- Complete fencing operations
- Fencing is checked for correct installation and performance.
- Electric fence faults are identified and rectified according to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements, and level of complexity.
- Work site is cleared and tidied and all waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Tools and fencing equipment are transported safely from the work site and checked and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise requirements.
- Relevant information is recorded and maintained according to enterprise requirements.