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Plan and implement infrastructure improvements

Plan and implement infrastructure improvements

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAGB404
State Code
OBK57
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement improvements to property infrastructure, which may include buildings, yards, fences, water supply systems, roads and tracks, and storage systems.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work. They undertake a range of routine and non-routine activities and work in known and changing contexts.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the improvement to be carried out
  • 1.1 Discuss possible improvements for the planning period with the relevant stakeholders
  • 1.2 Prioritise improvements and plan schedules in line with property management and strategic plans
  • 1.3 Make allocations from the available budget for the planned improvements
2. Arrange the design of the improvement
  • 2.1 Investigate designs for planned improvement, taking site features into account
  • 2.2 Formulate improvement plan, specifying location and dimensions
3. Plan materials for property improvement
  • 3.1 Calculate materials required for the construction of the improvement from the drawn plans, and discuss with relevant stakeholders
  • 3.2 Obtain quotes from suppliers for the materials, and prepare proposed budget
  • 3.3 Seek approval from management to go ahead with property improvement, based on plans and return on investment
  • 3.4 Select suitable suppliers based on value for money and quality of service
  • 3.5 Place orders with the chosen suppliers for the quantities, sizes and types of materials required
4. Prepare site for installation
  • 4.1 Inspect site, and note key features for the planned property improvement
  • 4.2 Inform all relevant stakeholders of the proposed activities
  • 4.3 Measure and peg selected site according to the prepared plans
  • 4.4 Prepare the site to be ready for the improvement, and take precautions to ensure that adverse environmental impacts are eliminated or minimised
  • 4.5 Identify work health and safety hazards and take responsible action to minimise risks throughout the work
5. Supervise implementation of property improvement
  • 5.1 Obtain all materials required for each work period and ensure they are on site ready for implementation
  • 5.2 Implement property improvement according to the plans and prepared schedules
  • 5.3 Monitor work to minimise adverse environmental impacts and work health and safety risks
  • 5.4 Maintain communication with those working at the site
  • 5.5 Check the work regularly to ensure it complies with the work plans
  • 5.6 Dispose of any waste material responsibly
  • 5.7 Take corrective action where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO06 AHCAGB401 Plan and implement property improvement Unit of competency