Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a site inspection, including verification of the location, ownership, orientation and boundaries of a site.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Collect information | 1.1 Obtain site location and relevant details 1.2 Source site maps and plans where available and review 1.3 Identify the scope of inspection in line with client-stakeholder needs and local regulations 1.4 Determine climate and weather conditions from historical data 1.5 Seek formal approval is sought to visit site where required 1.6 Identify and record covenants 1.7 Check remote sensing systems for status |
2. Prepare for a site visit | 2.1 Identify and prepare requirements for inspection 2.2 Plan methods for recording inspection and confirm forms are available for use 2.3 Evaluate the scope of proposed work and prepare field notes to checklist specific concerns 2.4 Evaluate environmental conditions in preparation for likely site conditions 2.5 Consider traffic management requirements where required |
3. Conduct site inspection | 3.1 Carry out site orientation and verify ownership and site boundaries 3.2 Identify site hazards for a site inspection, assess risks and implement appropriate control measures 3.3 Identify, estimate and record site dimensions and gradients 3.4 Identify soil types from soil identification reference chart guidelines 3.5 Test soil samples in the field and record detailed notes for analysis of potential problems 3.6 Inspect relevant vegetation to determine the identity, health, condition and location 3.7 Investigate observable signs of fauna 3.8 Identify and record existing on-site services and adjacent site features |
4. Document information | 4.1 Prepare a base plan of the site 4.2 Document site inspection information in an inspection or site inventory report or on the base plan if required 4.3 Complete documents and forward to client or supervisor |
Evidence of Performance
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:
identify a wide range of vegetation common to the region
recognise plant health problems and defects
perform hazard identification and risk control procedures
conduct soil field tests
estimate dimensions and gradients
report findings to the client or supervisor
use industry standard terminology.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
plan and map interpretation
soil pH, texture, structure and type
plant identification and plant physiology
measuring and estimating methods
current land use and environmental threats to site hazards associated with undertaking site inspections
protocols of accessing and visiting a site
relevant legislative and regulatory requirements including environmental protection legislation
local government regulations relating to the proximity of trees to buildings, services and roads
local tree protection and preservation regulations
relevant Codes of Practice.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Work (WRK)