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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine fencing requirements
  2. Prepare for construction
  3. Construct conventional fence
  4. Complete fencing operations

Required Skills

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

construct end assemblies

construct gate assemblies and swing gates

string and strain wires to manufacturers recommended tension

tie fencing knots

use and maintain fencing machinery and equipment

select fencing materials

arrange and purchase supplies

demonstrate safe workplace practices

consult with and report to management

minimise environmental impacts

use literacy skills to read interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures follow sequenced written instructions record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning techniques active listening clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

issues affecting property fence planning and construction

procedures for planning fencing in relation to the whole property plan

range of fencing designs construction methods and materials

types of fencing construction tools and equipment

fencing materials and costings

common fencing hazards and safety precautions

OHS legislative requirements and Codes of Practice

relevant Codes of Practice with regard to the protection of the environment

hazard identification assessment and control

Evidence Required

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

site the fence line according to property or land management plan

estimate cost and source fencing materials and arrange delivery

carry out fencing operations safely and efficiently

construct a fence that meets specifications in plan or contract and is within tolerances for materials

minimise environmental impacts and dispose of waste appropriately

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