Elements and Performance Criteria
- Collect information
- Obtain site location and relevant details
- Source site maps and plans where available and review
- Identify the scope of inspection in line with client-stakeholder needs and local regulations
- Determine climate and weather conditions from historical data
- Seek formal approval is sought to visit site where required
- Identify and record covenants
- Check remote sensing systems for status
- Prepare for a site visit
- Identify and prepare requirements for inspection
- Plan methods for recording inspection and confirm forms are available for use
- Evaluate the scope of proposed work and prepare field notes to checklist specific concerns
- Evaluate environmental conditions in preparation for likely site conditions
- Consider traffic management requirements where required
- Conduct site inspection
- Carry out site orientation and verify ownership and site boundaries
- Identify site hazards for a site inspection, assess risks and implement appropriate control measures
- Identify, estimate and record site dimensions and gradients
- Identify soil types from soil identification reference chart guidelines
- Test soil samples in the field and record detailed notes for analysis of potential problems
- Inspect relevant vegetation to determine the identity, health, condition and location
- Investigate observable signs of fauna
- Identify and record existing on-site services and adjacent site features
- Document information