RIICCM211E - Construct and dismantle fences and gates

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Unit code: RIICCM211E | Study level: TAFE
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct and dismantle fences and gates in civil construction, including constructing gates, fencing and signage and carrying out dismantling procedures and housekeeping procedures.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• construct and dismantle fences and gates on at least two occasions, including:
• enclosing areas of 100m2 or more and at least one gate for each of the following:
• at least one temporary or security fence
• at least one fixed fence.
During the above, the candidate must:
• locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
• identify, report and record hazards and risks
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to construct and dismantle fences and gates, including:
• selecting and using required tools and equipment
• using fencing construction systems
• using anchoring systems
• work with others to construct and dismantle fences and gates that meets required outcomes, including:
• communicating with others to receive and clarify job requirements and plans
• using communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others, including signage to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
• complying with reporting requirements and procedures.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• legislation required to construct and dismantle fences and gates
• policies, procedures and documentation required to construct and dismantle fences and gates, including those relating to:
• hazard and risk management
• work health and safety
• emergency response
• site and equipment safety
• environmental protection waste management
• communication techniques and equipment
• workplace recording and reporting
• site isolation and traffic control responsibilities
• operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
• project quality requirements
• job plans and specifications
• housekeeping activities, including:
• cleaning up work area
• cleaning and maintaining condition of equipment
• waste management
• processing records
• principles and techniques required to construct and dismantle fences and gates, including those related to:
• organising work activities
• purpose of fencing
• temporary fencing and gates
• security fencing and gates
• fixed fencing and gates
• signage at entry gates
• securing posts, including:
• cement footings
• rammed
• earth packed
• fencing and anchoring systems
• fencing and gates including:
• metal mesh fences and gates
• timber cladding fences and gates
• erection of fences
• anchoring posts
• types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to construct and dismantle fences and gates, including those related to:
• socket wrenches
• fencing strainers
• pliers and wire cutters
• pop riveters
• levelling equipment
• docking and drop saws
• power drills
• clamps
• fencing mesh
• fencing wire
• materials safety data sheet (SDS) compliance processes
• components of job safety analyses (JSAs), job safety environmental analyses (JSEAs), and safe work method statements (SWMs)
• civil construction terminology related to constructing and dismantling fences and gates.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Civil Construction
RII30920 | Certificate iii | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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