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Plan and construct an electric fence

Plan and construct an electric fence

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCINF302A
State Code
D6817
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of planning, constructing and maintaining an electric fence in a rural enterprise and defines the standard required to: 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine electric fencing requirements
  • 1.1. Fencing requirements are assessed according to property maps, legislative requirements and enterprise objectives.
  • 1.2. Equipment, materials and labour requirements are determined, and estimated costings are maintained within budgetary constrains.
  • 1.3. Alternative electric fencing options are determined and compared to ensure cost-effectiveness.
  • 1.4. Plan is prepared giving consideration to siting fences in relation to natural features and proposed uses.
2. Prepare for construction
  • 2.1. Work plan is accessed and clarification sought where required.
  • 2.2. Tools and fencing equipment are arranged, and safely and efficiently transported to the work site.
  • 2.3. Labour requirements are arranged and confirmed according to enterprise requirements.
  • 2.4. Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are risk assessed and minimised according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
3. Construct electric fence
  • 3.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Electric fence is constructed according to work plan, OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.3. Gates are attached and appropriately positioned for correct operation and function according to work plan.
  • 3.4. Energiser is installed according to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.5. All work is carried out safely according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
4. Complete fencing operations
  • 4.1. Fencing is checked for correct installation and performance.
  • 4.2. Electric fence faults are identified and rectified according to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements, and level of complexity.
  • 4.3. Work site is cleared and tidied and all waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • 4.4. Tools and fencing equipment are transported safely from the work site and checked and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise requirements.
  • 4.5. Relevant information is recorded and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
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.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3598 RTE3210A Plan and construct an electric fence Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM13 AHCINF302 Plan and construct an electric fence Unit of competency