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Evidence Guide: AHCINF302A - Plan and construct an electric fence

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AHCINF302A - Plan and construct an electric fence

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Determine electric fencing requirements

  1. Fencing requirements are assessed according to property maps, legislative requirements and enterprise objectives.
  2. Equipment, materials and labour requirements are determined, and estimated costings are maintained within budgetary constrains.
  3. Alternative electric fencing options are determined and compared to ensure cost-effectiveness.
  4. Plan is prepared giving consideration to siting fences in relation to natural features and proposed uses.
Fencing requirements are assessed according to property maps, legislative requirements and enterprise objectives.

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Equipment, materials and labour requirements are determined, and estimated costings are maintained within budgetary constrains.

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Alternative electric fencing options are determined and compared to ensure cost-effectiveness.

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Plan is prepared giving consideration to siting fences in relation to natural features and proposed uses.

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Prepare for construction

  1. Work plan is accessed and clarification sought where required.
  2. Tools and fencing equipment are arranged, and safely and efficiently transported to the work site.
  3. Labour requirements are arranged and confirmed according to enterprise requirements.
  4. Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are risk assessed and minimised according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
Work plan is accessed and clarification sought where required.

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Tools and fencing equipment are arranged, and safely and efficiently transported to the work site.

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Labour requirements are arranged and confirmed according to enterprise requirements.

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Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are risk assessed and minimised according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.

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Construct electric fence

  1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  2. Electric fence is constructed according to work plan, OHS and enterprise requirements.
  3. Gates are attached and appropriately positioned for correct operation and function according to work plan.
  4. Energiser is installed according to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements.
  5. All work is carried out safely according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.

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Electric fence is constructed according to work plan, OHS and enterprise requirements.

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Gates are attached and appropriately positioned for correct operation and function according to work plan.

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Energiser is installed according to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements.

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All work is carried out safely according to OHS and enterprise requirements.

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Complete fencing operations

  1. Fencing is checked for correct installation and performance.
  2. Electric fence faults are identified and rectified according to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements, and level of complexity.
  3. Work site is cleared and tidied and all waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
  4. Tools and fencing equipment are transported safely from the work site and checked and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise requirements.
  5. Relevant information is recorded and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
Fencing is checked for correct installation and performance.

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Electric fence faults are identified and rectified according to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements, and level of complexity.

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Work site is cleared and tidied and all waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.

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Tools and fencing equipment are transported safely from the work site and checked and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise requirements.

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Relevant information is recorded and maintained according to enterprise requirements.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

develop an electric fencing plan for the enterprise

calculate and measure fencing requirements and calculate costings off the fencing plan

construct an electric fence that meets specifications and the needs of the livestock enterprise

test and monitor the electric fence for earthing and current flow, resistance and leakage.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

draft fencing plans and specifications

operate fencing tools and construction equipment

mark fencing lines

install strainer assemblies and posts

tension and terminate line wires

fit post insulators

use effective knots for joining and tying off wires to avoid short circuits

test electric fences for current and leakage

minimise environmental impacts

read and interpret plans

read plans

arrange and purchase materials

calculate and measure fencing requirements and calculate costings of fencing plan

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

basic operation of electric fences including earthing and current flow, resistance and leakage

difference between portable and mains power

issues affecting electric fencing in relation to the whole property plan

range of electric fencing designs, construction methods and materials

dangers posed by electricity to personnel and livestock

conditions under which electric fences may cause fire

safe methods for diagnosing routine faults

common electric fencing hazards and safety precautions

relevant State/Territory legislation and regulations regarding electric fences

OHS legislative requirements

relevant codes of practice with regard to protection of the environment.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Electric fencing may include:

all of the components and fence designs used for electric fencing.