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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish site facilities
   • Amenities and/or areas for storage of tools, equipment and materials are set up and are convenient to the work area.
   • Site security is established to protect assets during works.
   • Work site is signed to meet occupational health and safety requirements.
   • Site facility area is maintained in accordance with environmental and safety standards.
2. Prepare works area
   • Survey levels and lines are set out according to plans and specifications.
   • Identified services are located and tagged for relocation, termination or suspension.
   • Required demolition and clearing is undertaken and materials are removed according to specifications.
3. Plan and prepare works
   • Location of works elements is identified from site plans.
   • Sequence of work is determined from drawings and instructions.
   • Appropriate tools, equipment and materials are selected in quantities necessary for the tasks.
   • Personal protective equipment is correctly selected, used and maintained.
4. Undertake site close-down
   • Site area is cleaned and rehabilitated on decamping.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

surveying interpreting plans calculating weights volume ratio and quantities planning and organising prioritising and scheduling interpreting plans and sequencing work

Required Knowledge

council policies and procedures plant and equipment functions materials technology local geographical soil structure state and local environmental requirements

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Site is prepared for efficient safe and secure undertaking of project Site is prepared to protect assets in accordance with council and state environmental standards
Context of assessment	May be assessed on the job simulated workplace environment written assignment shortanswer test oral questioning observation or any combination of the above
Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units	To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance	Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables
Resource implications	In accordance with a range of variable requirements

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Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Equipment may include:	tripods tribachs theodolite prisms steel bands rods plumb bobs angular measuring devices distance measuring total station data recorders data downloaders
Survey may include:	construction subdivision route location and earthworks topographic hydrographic and elements of photogrammetry traditional total work station aerial
Plans may include:	specifications sequence of work drawings instructions

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