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

AHCLSC305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Construct stone structures and features

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSC305 - Construct stone structures and features
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to construct stone structures and features as a component of landscape project works.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their 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 workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • Identify and report environmental implications of erecting stone structures
       
Element: Set out and prepare the site
  • Locate services from site plans
  • Mark out the position of the structure or feature according to design drawings and specifications
  • Prepare base by removing all debris, vegetable matter and topsoil to provide a solid foundation for construction
  • Install drainage systems according to design drawings and specifications
  • Place and compact sub-base material to the finished levels
       
Element: Construct structure or feature
  • Mix mortar and add bonding and colouring agents and other admixes as required, in accordance with specifications
  • Lay damp proofing and base course of stone work according to design drawings and specifications
  • Lay courses of stone work using designated bond/s in a manner that will ensure the viability and stability of the structure and according to design drawings and specifications
       
Element: Install stone paving
  • Set out and prepare area to be paved according to the site plan
  • Excavate the area to shape, depth and dimensions to sub-base level
  • Trim the sub base to the designated level and falls and place and compact base material to the finished level
  • Spread bedding material over the area and level to the designated level and falls
  • Place stone and fit to accurately fill gaps in the pattern within tolerances nominated within the site plan
  • Install edge constraints as required by the site plan
       
Element: Check quality of work and clean-up site
  • Inspect finished works to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications
  • Clean stone work surfaces in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner
  • Clean and store 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 workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.5 Identify and report environmental implications of erecting stone structures

2. Set out and prepare the site

2.1 Locate services from site plans

2.2 Mark out the position of the structure or feature according to design drawings and specifications

2.3 Prepare base by removing all debris, vegetable matter and topsoil to provide a solid foundation for construction

2.4 Install drainage systems according to design drawings and specifications

2.5 Place and compact sub-base material to the finished levels

3. Construct structure or feature

3.1 Mix mortar and add bonding and colouring agents and other admixes as required, in accordance with specifications

3.2 Lay damp proofing and base course of stone work according to design drawings and specifications

3.3 Lay courses of stone work using designated bond/s in a manner that will ensure the viability and stability of the structure and according to design drawings and specifications

4. Install stone paving

4.1 Set out and prepare area to be paved according to the site plan

4.2 Excavate the area to shape, depth and dimensions to sub-base level

4.3 Trim the sub base to the designated level and falls and place and compact base material to the finished level

4.4 Spread bedding material over the area and level to the designated level and falls

4.5 Place stone and fit to accurately fill gaps in the pattern within tolerances nominated within the site plan

4.6 Install edge constraints as required by the site plan

5. Check quality of work and clean-up site

5.1 Inspect finished works to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications

5.2 Clean stone work surfaces in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

5.3 Clean and store 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:

interpret plans and specifications

prepare the site and install drainage systems

set out base for paving

use levelling equipment

construct stone work with correct mortar ratio

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for constructing stone structures and features

comparative environmental implications associated with soil disturbance and the establishment of drainage systems

bonding and colouring agents and other admix components of mortar used in the construction of stone structures and features

stone structure construction

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 workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.5 Identify and report environmental implications of erecting stone structures

2. Set out and prepare the site

2.1 Locate services from site plans

2.2 Mark out the position of the structure or feature according to design drawings and specifications

2.3 Prepare base by removing all debris, vegetable matter and topsoil to provide a solid foundation for construction

2.4 Install drainage systems according to design drawings and specifications

2.5 Place and compact sub-base material to the finished levels

3. Construct structure or feature

3.1 Mix mortar and add bonding and colouring agents and other admixes as required, in accordance with specifications

3.2 Lay damp proofing and base course of stone work according to design drawings and specifications

3.3 Lay courses of stone work using designated bond/s in a manner that will ensure the viability and stability of the structure and according to design drawings and specifications

4. Install stone paving

4.1 Set out and prepare area to be paved according to the site plan

4.2 Excavate the area to shape, depth and dimensions to sub-base level

4.3 Trim the sub base to the designated level and falls and place and compact base material to the finished level

4.4 Spread bedding material over the area and level to the designated level and falls

4.5 Place stone and fit to accurately fill gaps in the pattern within tolerances nominated within the site plan

4.6 Install edge constraints as required by the site plan

5. Check quality of work and clean-up site

5.1 Inspect finished works to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications

5.2 Clean stone work surfaces in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

5.3 Clean and store 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 workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 
Identify and report environmental implications of erecting stone structures 
Locate services from site plans 
Mark out the position of the structure or feature according to design drawings and specifications 
Prepare base by removing all debris, vegetable matter and topsoil to provide a solid foundation for construction 
Install drainage systems according to design drawings and specifications 
Place and compact sub-base material to the finished levels 
Mix mortar and add bonding and colouring agents and other admixes as required, in accordance with specifications 
Lay damp proofing and base course of stone work according to design drawings and specifications 
Lay courses of stone work using designated bond/s in a manner that will ensure the viability and stability of the structure and according to design drawings and specifications 
Set out and prepare area to be paved according to the site plan 
Excavate the area to shape, depth and dimensions to sub-base level 
Trim the sub base to the designated level and falls and place and compact base material to the finished level 
Spread bedding material over the area and level to the designated level and falls 
Place stone and fit to accurately fill gaps in the pattern within tolerances nominated within the site plan 
Install edge constraints as required by the site plan 
Inspect finished works to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications 
Clean stone work surfaces in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner 
Clean and store tools and equipment 

Forms

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