Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSC304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Erect timber structures and features

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSC304 - Erect timber structures and features
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to erect timber structures and features as a component of landscape project works. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare work
  • Interpret plans and specifications
  • Check the quantity and quality of materials to ensure they conform to design drawings and specifications
  • Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls accordingly
  • Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Set out the site and prepare the profile and footings
  • Determine and locate services
  • Mark out the position of the structure or feature
  • Establish profiles to conform to the nominated tolerances
  • Excavate and prepare footings according to the type of structure to be erected
       
Element: Prepare and cut timber components
  • Prepare components for assembly
  • Mark out the length of components and the positions of cuts and joints
  • Cut, check and accurately drill components in preparation for joining and assembly
       
Element: Assemble and erect structure
  • Fix, join or assemble timber components into position and fix into place
  • Install remaining components and fix into position
  • Finish off structure to ensure all components are secure and complete
  • Apply coatings
       
Element: Check quality of work and clean-up site
  • Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the required standard has been achieved
  • Clean debris from structure and site
  • Dispose of waste material in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner
  • Clean, store and maintain tools and equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Interpret plans and specifications

1.2 Check the quantity and quality of materials to ensure they conform to design drawings and specifications

1.3 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls accordingly

1.5 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Set out the site and prepare the profile and footings

2.1 Determine and locate services

2.2 Mark out the position of the structure or feature

2.3 Establish profiles to conform to the nominated tolerances

2.4 Excavate and prepare footings according to the type of structure to be erected

3. Prepare and cut timber components

3.1 Prepare components for assembly

3.2 Mark out the length of components and the positions of cuts and joints

3.3 Cut, check and accurately drill components in preparation for joining and assembly

4. Assemble and erect structure

4.1 Fix, join or assemble timber components into position and fix into place

4.2 Install remaining components and fix into position

4.3 Finish off structure to ensure all components are secure and complete

4.4 Apply coatings

5. Check quality of work and clean-up site

5.1 Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the required standard has been achieved

5.2 Clean debris from structure and site

5.3 Dispose of waste material in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

5.4 Clean, store and maintain tools and equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

mark out a site for timber structures and features according to design drawings and specifications

apply a variety of surface finishes

establish levels and prepare footings where required

estimate quantities

use levelling equipment

excavate footings

fix, join or assemble timbers using a variety of recognised methods

use a power tools efficiently and safely

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices for erecting timber structures

common timber joins

levelling principles and techniques

footings for timber structures and their construction methods

timber fixing methods and products

timber properties and characteristics


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Interpret plans and specifications

1.2 Check the quantity and quality of materials to ensure they conform to design drawings and specifications

1.3 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls accordingly

1.5 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Set out the site and prepare the profile and footings

2.1 Determine and locate services

2.2 Mark out the position of the structure or feature

2.3 Establish profiles to conform to the nominated tolerances

2.4 Excavate and prepare footings according to the type of structure to be erected

3. Prepare and cut timber components

3.1 Prepare components for assembly

3.2 Mark out the length of components and the positions of cuts and joints

3.3 Cut, check and accurately drill components in preparation for joining and assembly

4. Assemble and erect structure

4.1 Fix, join or assemble timber components into position and fix into place

4.2 Install remaining components and fix into position

4.3 Finish off structure to ensure all components are secure and complete

4.4 Apply coatings

5. Check quality of work and clean-up site

5.1 Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the required standard has been achieved

5.2 Clean debris from structure and site

5.3 Dispose of waste material in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

5.4 Clean, store and maintain tools and equipment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Interpret plans and specifications 
Check the quantity and quality of materials to ensure they conform to design drawings and specifications 
Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls accordingly 
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Determine and locate services 
Mark out the position of the structure or feature 
Establish profiles to conform to the nominated tolerances 
Excavate and prepare footings according to the type of structure to be erected 
Prepare components for assembly 
Mark out the length of components and the positions of cuts and joints 
Cut, check and accurately drill components in preparation for joining and assembly 
Fix, join or assemble timber components into position and fix into place 
Install remaining components and fix into position 
Finish off structure to ensure all components are secure and complete 
Apply coatings 
Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the required standard has been achieved 
Clean debris from structure and site 
Dispose of waste material in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner 
Clean, store and maintain tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSC304 - Erect timber structures and features
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCLSC304 - Erect timber structures and features

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