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

AHCLSC308 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install metal structures and features

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSC308 - Install metal structures and features
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install metal 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.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
  • Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Set out the site for the structure
  • Determine and locate services
  • Mark out the position of the structure or feature
  • Establish profiles to conform to nominated tolerances
  • Excavate and prepare footings according to the type of structure to be erected
       
Element: Prepare and cut metal components
  • Lay components out for assembly
  • Mark the length of components and the positions of joins
  • Cut, check and join components in preparation for joining and assembly
       
Element: Assemble and erect structure
  • Fix, join or assemble metal 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 they have met the required drawings and specifications standards
  • Clean debris from structure and site
  • Remove and dispose of all debris in a manner that minimises risk to the environment
  • Store unused metal components for future re-use
  • Clean, maintain 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

1.3 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.5 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Set out the site for the structure

2.1 Determine and locate services

2.2 Mark out the position of the structure or feature

2.3 Establish profiles to conform to nominated tolerances

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

3. Prepare and cut metal components

3.1 Lay components out for assembly

3.2 Mark the length of components and the positions of joins

3.3 Cut, check and join components in preparation for joining and assembly

4. Assemble and erect structure

4.1 Fix, join or assemble metal 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 they have met the required drawings and specifications standards

5.2 Clean debris from structure and site

5.3 Remove and dispose of all debris in a manner that minimises risk to the environment

5.4 Store unused metal components for future re-use

5.5 Clean, maintain 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:

plan and prepare metal structures and features using plans and specifications

mark out sites for metal structures and features using design drawings and specifications

use surveying instruments

establish levels and prepare footings

excavate footings

estimate quantities

use power tools efficiently and safely

measure and mark lengths of metal components

fix, join or assemble metal components using a variety of recognised methods

apply a variety of surface finishes

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of installing metal structures and features

levelling principles and techniques

footings for timber structures and their construction methods

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

1.3 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability

1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.5 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Set out the site for the structure

2.1 Determine and locate services

2.2 Mark out the position of the structure or feature

2.3 Establish profiles to conform to nominated tolerances

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

3. Prepare and cut metal components

3.1 Lay components out for assembly

3.2 Mark the length of components and the positions of joins

3.3 Cut, check and join components in preparation for joining and assembly

4. Assemble and erect structure

4.1 Fix, join or assemble metal 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 they have met the required drawings and specifications standards

5.2 Clean debris from structure and site

5.3 Remove and dispose of all debris in a manner that minimises risk to the environment

5.4 Store unused metal components for future re-use

5.5 Clean, maintain 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 
Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls 
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Determine and locate services 
Mark out the position of the structure or feature 
Establish profiles to conform to nominated tolerances 
Excavate and prepare footings according to the type of structure to be erected 
Lay components out for assembly 
Mark the length of components and the positions of joins 
Cut, check and join components in preparation for joining and assembly 
Fix, join or assemble metal 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 they have met the required drawings and specifications standards 
Clean debris from structure and site 
Remove and dispose of all debris in a manner that minimises risk to the environment 
Store unused metal components for future re-use 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSC308 - Install metal structures and features
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