Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret site plans and specifications
- The various components of the site plan and specifications are identified.
- Site plan and specifications are compared with other available plans to ensure accuracy of information.
- Equipment required for the setting out of construction works is determined from the site plan and specifications.
- Environmental impact of proposed construction works is considered in the interpretation of site plans.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with the setting out of construction works are assessed for potential risks, and controls implemented accordingly.
- Locate and mark out position of construction works
- Existing site features are located from the site plan.
- Position of proposed construction works is located from the site plan.
- Scale measurements of lines, shapes, angles and dimensions are transferred from the site plan to site.
- The shape of proposed construction works is marked out on site according to the site plan and specifications.
- Establish datum point and survey benchmarks on site
- Take and verify site levels
- Levelling equipment is set up and checked for accuracy of readings.
- Instruments, which are out of specification, are adjusted accordingly.
- Levels are taken, verified and recorded in accordance with established datum point and survey benchmarks.
- Levelling equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer instructions.