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Evidence Guide: AHCWRK311A - Conduct site inspections

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AHCWRK311A - Conduct site inspections

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

Collect information

  1. Site location and relevant details are provided or acquired.
  2. Site maps and plans are sourced where available and reviewed.
  3. Scope of inspection is identified in line with client-stakeholder needs and local regulations.
  4. Climate and weather conditions are ascertained from historical data.
  5. Where required, formal approval is sought to visit site.
  6. Covenants are identified and recorded.
  7. Remote sensing systems are checked for status.
Site location and relevant details are provided or acquired.

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Site maps and plans are sourced where available and reviewed.

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Scope of inspection is identified in line with client-stakeholder needs and local regulations.

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Climate and weather conditions are ascertained from historical data.

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Where required, formal approval is sought to visit site.

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Covenants are identified and recorded.

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Remote sensing systems are checked for status.

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Prepare for a site visit

  1. All requirements for inspection are identified and prepared.
  2. Methods and forms for recording inspection are planned and available for use.
  3. Scope of proposed work is evaluated and field notes prepared to checklist specific concerns.
  4. Environmental conditions are evaluated in preparation for likely site conditions.
  5. Traffic management requirements are considered where required.
All requirements for inspection are identified and prepared.

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Methods and forms for recording inspection are planned and available for use.

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Scope of proposed work is evaluated and field notes prepared to checklist specific concerns.

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Environmental conditions are evaluated in preparation for likely site conditions.

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Traffic management requirements are considered where required.

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Conduct site inspection

  1. Site orientation is undertaken and ownership and site boundaries are verified.
  2. Site hazards for a site inspection are identified, risk assessed and appropriate controls implemented.
  3. Site dimensions and gradients are identified, estimated and recorded.
  4. Soil types are identified from soil identification reference chart guidelines.
  5. Soil samples are field tested and detailed notes recorded for analysis of potential problems.
  6. Relevant vegetation is inspected to determine the identity, health, condition and location.
  7. Observable signs of fauna are investigated.
  8. Existing on-site services and adjacent site features are identified and recorded.
Site orientation is undertaken and ownership and site boundaries are verified.

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Site hazards for a site inspection are identified, risk assessed and appropriate controls implemented.

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Site dimensions and gradients are identified, estimated and recorded.

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Soil types are identified from soil identification reference chart guidelines.

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Soil samples are field tested and detailed notes recorded for analysis of potential problems.

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Relevant vegetation is inspected to determine the identity, health, condition and location.

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Observable signs of fauna are investigated.

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Existing on-site services and adjacent site features are identified and recorded.

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Document information

  1. Base plan is prepared of the site.
  2. Site inspection information is documented in an inspection/site inventory report and/or on the base plan.
  3. Documents are completed and forwarded to client/supervisor/manager.
Base plan is prepared of the site.

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Site inspection information is documented in an inspection/site inventory report and/or on the base plan.

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Documents are completed and forwarded to client/supervisor/manager.

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Assessed

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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:

verify details of the location, ownership, orientation and boundaries of a site

perform hazard identification and risk control procedures

observe and record site information details and features

inspect vegetation and soil types, health, condition and location

carry out a site inspection

develop and document a site inspection report and/or a base plan.

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 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

advise client-stakeholder

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

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

plan and map interpretation

soil pH, texture, structure and type

plant identification and plant physiology

basic 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 Code of Practice.

Range Statement

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

Features may include:

soils

topography

vegetation

hydrology

services above and below ground

amenities, buildings and structures

access points

site modifications

fauna

location of boundaries

aspect

watercourses and paths and all vegetation forms

plants

their botanical and common names

age

health

types of defects

problems and conditions.

Site inspections may include:

those conducted in all areas of urban and regional settings such as residential areas and public open spaces.