The competency unit ErectDismantle Fencing and Gates deals with the knowledge and skills required to plan erectdismantle fencing and gates so includes specific details on

Planning and preparation

Setting out and erection of industrial fencing

Fit and secure industrial gates

One Assessment Task meets the requirements of the elements in this competency unit

Assessment Task

ErectDismantle Fencing and Gates

This learning package has been developed with one section being closely aligned with the Assessment Task

SECTION

This contains learning resource material selfchecks and practical exercises required for the successful completion of the Assessment Criteria as shown in the Assessment Specifications for Task

As well as selfcheck exercises and practical activities your instructor will schedule additional oral andor written tests which may be similar to the selfcheck exercises These tests will satisfy specific Assessment Criteria in the Assessment Tasks and will apply to your work environment

When you have achieved all the Assessment Criteria in Assessment Task and your work has been checked and certified by your instructor you will have successfully completed the elements which make up the competency unit BCCA ErectDismantle Fencing and Gates

When you have achieved all the Assessment Criteria in Assessment Task 1 and your work has been checked and certified by your instructor, you will have successfully completed the elements, which make up the competency unit BCC2006A – Erect/Dismantle Fencing and Gates.

WHAT IS PROVIDED

You will be provided with the essentials to successfully complete this competency including

A learning package

A broad range of hand power and pneumatic tools

WHAT YOU PROVIDE

Appropriate personal protective clothing etc to be advised by your instructor

HOW TO USE THIS PACKAGE

This package has been designed so that you can work and learn at your own pace incorporating into your own learning program

demonstrations of practical skills by your instructor or experienced tradesperson

planned and supervised practical application of your knowledge and skills

instruction in and application of safe working practices and

personal progress indicators through selfcheck exercises and practical activities

It is suggested that you work through the sections as they are presented By all means fasttrack any aspectsareas where you feel confident

SelfCheck Exercises have been included so that you can measure your own progress These exercises however are not part of the formal assessment of competency

Survey

Scan the whole package

Read the contents page and the introduction then flip through the pages glance at the headings

Notice that there are set tasks to be completed The content relates to these tasks

Ask

Ask about any topics terms or details that are not clear to you at this stage

Read

Read through the material but do it actively Jot down points underline or highlight

Link the information with what you know already

Let the headings and subheadings help you organise information

Remember that you will need the content to complete the tasks

Review

At various stages you will be directed to review the main points or complete a SelfCheck Exercise to indicate how you are progressing Make your own notes as well

Instructor

Throughout this package you will be required to attend practical demonstrations and receive instruction in the use of materials tools and equipment

Ask your instructor if you have any problems with

interpretation of content

procedures or processes or

availability of resources

READ

Read

This is the essential information for the module

DEMONSTRATION

Instructor Demonstration

At times your instructor will give practical advice and demonstrate the use of toolsequipment

SELFCHECK

SelfCheck Exercise

These are your progress indicators Typical answers are also included

PRACTICAL ACTIVITY

Practical Activity

The three activities allow for the application of the theory components

SITE VISIT

Site Visit

Your instructor will schedule visits to appropriate sites

Critical Aspects of Evidence

It is essential that competence is observed in the following aspects

Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and StateTerritory legislation applicable to work place operations

Compliance with organisational policies and procedures including Quality Assurance requirements

Correct procedures during construction

Safe and effective operational use of tools plant and equipment and communications to enable appropriate erectingdismantling of fencing and gates

Prerequisite Relationship of Units

Appropriate Basic Industry Skills units of competence relative to the work orientation

Underpinning Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

A knowledge of

Workplace and equipment safety requirements

Measurements

Hand tools and equipment

Materials and handling methods

Quality Assurance

Workplace Communication

Skills

The ability to

Work safely to instructions

Use power tools and hand tools

Handle material

Select material

Apply Quality Assurance

Communicate effectively