What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in undertaking a site assessment requires evidence that information on site features soil type and vegetation is collected analysed and accurately recorded on a base plan The skills and knowledge required to undertake a site assessment must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different sites environments and reasons for assessing the site

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below

Plant recognition

Map reading

Soil pH texture and type

Current land use and environrmental threats and problems to site

OHS hazards associated with undertaking a site assessment

Protocols of accessing and visiting the site

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

Identify purpose for site assessment

Collect and collate base information

Prepare for site visit

Undertake site inspection

Document information

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Ideas and information may need to be communicated to the client via a site inventory report and other site plans

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Information on existing site features may need to be collected analysed and organised from visual inspections andor inspections of existing plans and maps

How are activities planned and organised

A logical sequence of events may need to be implemented in the form of a checklist when undertaking a site assessment and all details of that assessment need to be recorded

How can team work be applied

Team work may be required when visiting a site and recording information

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Mathematical ideas and techniques such as the reading of measurements and site levels may be required

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Problems may arise when assessing site boundaries and caveats

How can the use of technology be applied

Technology may be applied when using levelling equipment and when using computers to generate plans and record information

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to both the Assessment Guidelines and the relevant Sector Booklet

What are the existing features likely to be found on site?

What covenants are likely to be taken into consideration?

What is covered by site orientation?

What OHS hazards may apply to undertaking a site assessment?

What may be included under other site features?

What soil testing is likely to be undertaken?

How will information be documented?