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EXECUTE SITE PRELIMINARY WORKS

UNIT CODE: CON/OS/BUT/CR/02/6

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This Unit describes the competencies required to perform site preliminary works. It
involves determining site boundaries, clearing building site, hoarding/screening the site,
surveying the building site, preparing site layout, testing building materials, demolishing
unwanted structures and preparing site preliminary report.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA


PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
(Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range)
1. Determine site boundary 1.1 Site boundary is identified as per local authority
and clear building site land survey maps
1.2 Clearing method is selected depending on site
conditions
1.3 Safety requirements are identified according to
clearing methods and site conditions
1.4 Site is cleared as per set procedures and safety
regulations
1.5 Debris disposal is carried out as per supervisor’s
instructions
2. Hoard/screen building site 2.1 Hoarding/screening materials are identified
2.2 Building site is screened/hoarded as per client
specifications and safety regulations
3. Survey building site 3.1 Survey method is selected according to the building
design and client specifications
3.2 Survey instruments are identified according to the
survey method
3.3 Reduced levels are obtained as per the site
conditions
3.4 Ground contours are prepared according to the
reduced levels
3.5 Services are located in relation to the site in
accordance with set procedures
4. Prepare site layout 4.1 Site dimensions are measured according to
architectural drawings
4.2 Site facilities location are identified as per site plan

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
(Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range)
4.3 Site layout is prepared as per the site plan
5. Demolish unwanted 5.1 Area to be demolished is identified as per client
structures needs
5.2 Demolition method is determined according to area
to be demolished and environmental conditions
5.3 Local authorities and surrounding occupants are
informed of the demolition work
5.4 Building and structural surveys are carried out in
accordance with building standards
5.5 Hazardous materials are removed according to
safety regulations
5.6 Demolition plan is prepared according to the
demolition method adopted
5.7 Safety procedures are adopted as per the demolition
method
5.8 Unwanted structures are demolished and disposed as
per set procedures
6. Prepare site preliminary 6.1 Cost of preliminary site activities are analysed
report 6.2 Data on challenges and achievements are recorded
and documented
6.3 Site preliminary report is prepared

RANGE
Variable Range
May include but is not limited to:
1. Clearing method 1.1 Manual
1.2 Mechanical
1.3 Explosives and detonators
2. Site conditions 2.1 Shrubs
2.2 rock outcrops
2.3 Forests/thickets
2.4 Marshy/wetlands
3. Survey method 3.1 chain survey
3.2 Tacheometry

4. Survey instruments 4.1 Dumpy level


4.2 Theodolite

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Variable Range
May include but is not limited to:
4.3 levelling staff
4.4 Ranging rod
4.5 Tripod stand
4.6 total station
4.7 GPS
4.8 Digital survey equipment
5. Services 5.1 water
5.2 power
5.3 sewer
6. Sampling methods 6.1 Random sampling
6.2 Stratified sampling
6.3 Cluster sampling
7. Site facilities 7.1 Site office
7.2 Welfare facilities
7.3 Storage facilities
7.4 Garage/filling station
8. Building and 8.1 type of construction
structural surveys 8.2 building use
8.3 Construction method
8.4 Drainage conditions
8.5 Building accessibility

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS


Knowledge
 Estimation and costing
 Survey
 Report writing
 Sampling methods
 Basic arithmetic
 Plan interpretation
 Occupational safety and health
 Codes of practice
 Materials science
 Concrete mix ratio
 Construction machines, tools and equipment
 Demolition techniques
 Geology

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 National laws

Skills

 Estimation and costing


 Basic mathematic skills
 Reading skills
 Communication skills
 Management skills
 Problem solving skills
 Critical thinking
 Construction tools handling skills

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
of Competency 1.1. Determined the site boundary and screened the building
site
1.2. Cleared the building site
1.3. Surveyed the building site
1.4. Prepared site layout
1.5. Demolished unwanted structures
1.6. Prepared site preliminary report
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Training workshops
2.2 Construction tools and equipment
2.3 Occupational Safety and health manuals
2.4 Construction manuals
2.5 Construction materials
2.6 Reference textbooks
2.7 Qualified trainers
2.8 Survey instruments
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1. Practical assignment
3.2. Written
3.3. Oral interview
3.4. Demonstrations

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4. Context of Competency may be assessed on the job, off the job or a
Assessment combination of these. Off the job assessment must be
undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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