Unit of competency Outline
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Plan conservation earthworks
Plan conservation earthworks
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSAW503A
AHCSAW503A
State Code
D7241
D7241
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2012
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/03/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the development of conservation works plans featuring erosion control for the protection of rural lands and defines the standard required to: establish client needs; carry out site investigations including surveying; develop a strategy to protect natural areas; establish the purpose and specifications of earthworks; prepare detailed project costing and works plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish client needs
- 1.1. The proposed land use is discussed and confirmed in writing with the landholder.
- 1.2. The catchment characteristics are reviewed and discussed considering the proposed land use.
- 1.3. Current impacting legislation and policies are explained to the landholder.
- 1.4. Possible strategies are discussed with the landholder and the best option confirmed in writing.
2. Develop the strategy to utilise earthworks
- 2.1. Property ownership and boundary are confirmed by checking maps and titles.
- 2.2. Profile of catchment is determined from survey and aerial photographs.
- 2.3. Earthworks concept is developed consistent with industry principles and selection criteria.
- 2.4. Final water disposal points are established in line with proposed strategy.
- 2.5. Proposed location of structures are tested by survey and discussed with landholder.
- 2.6. Preferred strategy is documented according to enterprise guidelines.
3. Prepare a detailed works plan
- 3.1. Plan is prepared according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.
- 3.2. Selection criteria applied for earthwork structures or measures align with industry standards.
- 3.3. Design of relevant structures are communicated with specific details to qualified designer.
- 3.4. Relevant documentation is prepared and presented, and is consistent with category of work and industry standards.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Conservation works may include:
earthworks constructions -
dams
bank and drain
waterways
land rehabilitation
water ponding schemes
dams -
gully embankment
hillside
excavated
ring
turkey nest
spread bank
banks.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Conservation works may include:
earthworks constructions -
dams
bank and drain
waterways
land rehabilitation
water ponding schemes
dams -
gully embankment
hillside
excavated
ring
turkey nest
spread bank
banks.
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:
establish client needs
carry out site investigations including surveying
develop a strategy to protect natural areas
establish the purpose and specifications of earthworks
prepare detailed project costing and works plan.
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.
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:
establish client needs
carry out site investigations including surveying
develop a strategy to protect natural areas
establish the purpose and specifications of earthworks
prepare detailed project costing and works plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2677 | RTD5204A | Plan conservation earthworks | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM25 | AHCSAW503 | Plan conservation earthworks | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D523 | AHC51110 | Diploma of Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |