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Plan conservation earthworks

Plan conservation earthworks

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSAW503
State Code
BAM25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a conservation earthworks plan to control runoff to prevent soil erosion, safely store and distribute water, and rehabilitate eroded or disturbed areas.The unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. This includes analysing, designing and communicating solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish client needs
  • 1.1 Consult with landholder on proposed land use
  • 1.2 Review and discuss the catchment characteristics for proposed land use
  • 1.3 Explain to landholder impact of legislation and policies on project
  • 1.4 Determine budget constraints for project
  • 1.5 Discuss possible strategies with landholder
  • 1.6 Seek agreement for proposed land use and strategy from landholder according to workplace procedures
2. Develop the strategy to utilise earthworks
  • 2.1 Check titles and maps to confirm property ownership
  • 2.2 Determine profile of catchment from survey and aerial photographs
  • 2.3 Develop earthworks concept consistent with industry principles and selection criteria
  • 2.4 Establish final water disposal points according to proposed strategy
  • 2.5 Survey location of proposed earthworks and structures on site, and discuss with landholder
  • 2.6 Document preferred strategy for future reference
3. Prepare a detailed works plan
  • 3.1 Assess and select earthworks, structures or measures according to proposed land use and industry standards
  • 3.2 Cost project and develop schedule for plan
  • 3.3 Communicate design of structures and specifications to qualified designer
  • 3.4 Prepare and present a conservation earthworks plan and documentation according to workplace procedures and industry standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7241 AHCSAW503A Plan conservation earthworks Unit of competency